April 2012
World of difference
Conducting business overseas can be a challenge of global proportions. Figure in language barriers, culture clashes, lack of adequate infrastructure, and climate differences, and a project that would... » more
Mentoring is ‘the way it is’ at Midwest firm
KJWW Engineering Consultants employs a formal mentoring process for all new hires. » more
Classifying generator power sources
The NEC has several categories that apply to generator power sources. It is important to review the code requirements when deciding on the classification of an alternate power source. » more
Specifying LEDs for commercial use
Good lighting enhances design, conserves energy, and increases productivity, safety, security, personal comfort, sales, attendance, and profit. » more
Code strategies for mixed occupancy buildings
The code application options for mixed occupancy buildings, when applied strategically, can minimize the amount of fire-resistance-rated construction required by code. » more
World of differenceConducting business overseas can be a challenge of global proportions. Figure in language barriers, culture clashes, lack of adequate infrastructure, and climate differences, and a project that would... » more
The magic of innovation
What do the automated teller machine, Kodak Photo CD, and the fax machine have in common? On the surface, it doesn’t seem like much. Each of these products, however, started out as an award-winning... » more
What do the automated teller machine, Kodak Photo CD, and the fax machine have in common? On the surface, it doesn’t seem like much. Each of these products, however, started out as an award-winning... » more
Mentoring is ‘the way it is’ at Midwest firmKJWW Engineering Consultants employs a formal mentoring process for all new hires. » more
Classifying generator power sourcesThe NEC has several categories that apply to generator power sources. It is important to review the code requirements when deciding on the classification of an alternate power source. » more
Transfer switches in emergency systems
Automatic transfer switches (ATSs) are by far the most commonly used form of transfer switches for emergency or legally required standby power systems. » more
Automatic transfer switches (ATSs) are by far the most commonly used form of transfer switches for emergency or legally required standby power systems. » more
HVAC: documenting ASHRAE 62.1 compliance
Standard 62.1 specifies minimum ventilation rates and other measures intended to provide IAQ to building occupants. » more
Standard 62.1 specifies minimum ventilation rates and other measures intended to provide IAQ to building occupants. » more
Specifying LEDs for commercial useGood lighting enhances design, conserves energy, and increases productivity, safety, security, personal comfort, sales, attendance, and profit. » more
Code strategies for mixed occupancy buildings: tables
The code application options for mixed occupancy buildings, when applied strategically, can minimize the amount of fire-resistance-rated construction required by code. » more
The code application options for mixed occupancy buildings, when applied strategically, can minimize the amount of fire-resistance-rated construction required by code. » more
Code strategies for mixed occupancy buildingsThe code application options for mixed occupancy buildings, when applied strategically, can minimize the amount of fire-resistance-rated construction required by code. » more