May 2011
Tall order for super high-rises
Super 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
Choosing a chilled water cooling system
There are a variety of cooling systems that will meet the cooling requirements of a facility. » more
Airport gets a plant upgrade
Graef was commissioned in 1999 to design a new parking structure for General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, but found the best location was on top of the existing chilled water and hot... » more
Balancing a domestic hot water system
Testing and balancing a domestic hot water (DHW) system can diagnose and fix pressure and temperature control problems. » more
Renovating electrical distribution systems
How to decide what to keep and what to discard in an electrical distribution system. » more
Clean agent fire suppression systems
The next edition of NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, will be published later in 2011. Updates will capture advancements in technologies and the latest thinking on the... » more
NFPA 3: Commissioning fire protection systems
NFPA 3, Recommended Practice on Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, is nearly complete after moving through the review process. » more
Economics of energy efficiency for existing buildings
A research report and a webcast empower and encourage engineers and building owners to collaborate on energy efficiency. » more
Are your career and company compatible?
Your career trajectory is closely related to your company’s management and direction. » more
Have bacon, will engineer
Bill Ammons, PE, LEED AP, has been involved in base building system retrofits, the design of cleanrooms, and believes bacon is the one food he could not live without. » 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
Choosing a chilled water cooling systemThere are a variety of cooling systems that will meet the cooling requirements of a facility. » more
Airport gets a plant upgradeGraef was commissioned in 1999 to design a new parking structure for General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, but found the best location was on top of the existing chilled water and hot... » more
Balancing a domestic hot water systemTesting and balancing a domestic hot water (DHW) system can diagnose and fix pressure and temperature control problems. » more
Renovating electrical distribution systemsHow to decide what to keep and what to discard in an electrical distribution system. » more
Clean agent fire suppression systemsThe next edition of NFPA 2001, Standard on Clean Agent Fire Extinguishing Systems, will be published later in 2011. Updates will capture advancements in technologies and the latest thinking on the... » more
NFPA 3: Commissioning fire protection systemsNFPA 3, Recommended Practice on Commissioning and Integrated Testing of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, is nearly complete after moving through the review process. » more
Economics of energy efficiency for existing buildingsA research report and a webcast empower and encourage engineers and building owners to collaborate on energy efficiency. » more
Are your career and company compatible?Your career trajectory is closely related to your company’s management and direction. » more
Have bacon, will engineerBill Ammons, PE, LEED AP, has been involved in base building system retrofits, the design of cleanrooms, and believes bacon is the one food he could not live without. » more