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Withstanding the test of time
Texas by way of Florida health care engineer Jon Perucki talks outer space, Mel Brooks, and engineering education. » more
Specifying fire sprinkler systems
Specifying engineers can add value and clarification to the installation process for a sprinkler system. » more
Major league fire protection
Citi Field’s highly advanced fire protection and evacuation systems make use of both centralized and distributed intelligence. » more
Circuit protection in hospitals
Basics understandings of circuit protection in healthcare facilities and adopting a circuit protection standard at your firm. » more
Hospital includes sophisticated electrical system
Meeting the demands of a growing population, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., embarked on 12-story, 245-bed replacement hospital in 2004. » more
PV reflectivity safe for airports
Glare analysis performed via simulated environment for proposed PV array near airport. » more
Winning high-first-cost projects
Enhance your engineering with economic acumen and sales techniques to overcome first-cost and payback-period barriers. » more
Developing a detailed test, balance plan
A detailed test and balance plan can help avoid timing issues and conflicts in the construction of a nonresidential building. » more
Office design: raising the standard
Office buildings present a range of challenges as diverse as the tenants that occupy the structures. To succeed, engineers need to stay on top of owners’ needs, environmental concerns,... » more
Opening doors for staff success
Proficient managers create access to opportunities for their employees to thrive. » more
Merging HVAC and lighting controls
Manage both HVAC and lighting from a single controller for a more cost-effective and scalable BAS. » more
Understanding laboratory ventilation codes
Become familiar with the project parameters and governing codes and standards to provide good HVAC design, proper airflow, and correct pressure relationships for your project and client. » more
School's BAS controls lights, HVAC
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PV system installation and maintenance
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Designing smart restrooms
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Selecting, sizing transformers for commercial buildings
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Commissioning mission critical standby power systems
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Withstanding the test of timeTexas by way of Florida health care engineer Jon Perucki talks outer space, Mel Brooks, and engineering education. » more
Specifying fire sprinkler systemsSpecifying engineers can add value and clarification to the installation process for a sprinkler system. » more
Major league fire protectionCiti Field’s highly advanced fire protection and evacuation systems make use of both centralized and distributed intelligence. » more
Circuit protection in hospitalsBasics understandings of circuit protection in healthcare facilities and adopting a circuit protection standard at your firm. » more
Hospital includes sophisticated electrical systemMeeting the demands of a growing population, Florida Hospital Memorial Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Fla., embarked on 12-story, 245-bed replacement hospital in 2004. » more
PV reflectivity safe for airportsGlare analysis performed via simulated environment for proposed PV array near airport. » more
Winning high-first-cost projectsEnhance your engineering with economic acumen and sales techniques to overcome first-cost and payback-period barriers. » more
Developing a detailed test, balance planA detailed test and balance plan can help avoid timing issues and conflicts in the construction of a nonresidential building. » more
Office design: raising the standardOffice buildings present a range of challenges as diverse as the tenants that occupy the structures. To succeed, engineers need to stay on top of owners’ needs, environmental concerns,... » more
Opening doors for staff successProficient managers create access to opportunities for their employees to thrive. » more
Merging HVAC and lighting controlsManage both HVAC and lighting from a single controller for a more cost-effective and scalable BAS. » more
Understanding laboratory ventilation codesBecome familiar with the project parameters and governing codes and standards to provide good HVAC design, proper airflow, and correct pressure relationships for your project and client. » more
School's BAS controls lights, HVACAn elementary school’s new BAS combined HVAC and lighting controls provide wireless capabilities and lower costs. » more
PV system installation and maintenanceEngineers should know the basics of photovoltaic system selection, specification, and testing to provide clients with the safest product. » more
Designing smart restroomsPlumbing engineers should know the code when designing ADA-compliant and green restrooms. » more
Selecting, sizing transformers for commercial buildingsWhile commercial building designs change, their electrical loads remain fundamentally unchanged. Properly sizing and selecting transformers ensures that these loads are accommodated. » more
Commissioning mission critical standby power systemsCommissioning ensures that all components of the mission critical power system function according to design specifications and the owners’ expectations. » more
Keeping genset fuel flowing during disastersDeveloping a strategy to ensure the availability of fuel for your generator system is a key element of disaster planning. » more
Tall order for super high-risesSuper high-rise buildings pose unique challenges to engineers. The number of these buildings is increasing, which is creating more demand for specialized engineers with high-rise expertise. » more
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