Data center co-location electrical system design
Co-location data centers lease space for IT equipment, power, cooling, and bandwidth. In addition to being cost-efficient, one of the most important obligations of the co-location owner is to provide continuous high-quality electrical power.
A tax on boots
Do you need new steel-toed boots for the jobsite or the manufacturing floor? How much will they cost?
Case study: Medical center notification system update
This example will share the fire alarm notification system design approach and construction challenges and resulting solutions at a medical center.
2019 40 Under 40 nominations open
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How to design fire alarm notification systems
This mass notification and emergency communication system design discussion is holistic and includes all associated coordination requirements.
Case study: Expanding transformers
At a plant-cultivation facility, the engineering team calculated what type of electrical distribution system was needed.
Selecting, sizing transformers in nonresidential buildings
Transformers are a critical piece of any electrical infrastructure. Knowing how to properly size and select these transformers will allow the building to function with minimal interruptions.
High volume low speed ceiling fan
The Model DS direct drive, high volume low speed (HVLS) ceiling fans feature an optimized airfoil design for maximum efficiency and coverage area.
Engine start monitoring system
If a control circuit is opened or shorted, the engine automatically starts and an alarm relay activates indicators at the generator and any remote annunciators.