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Your questions answered: Genset fuel sustainability and reliability

Your questions answered: Genset fuel sustainability and reliability

Questions that were not addressed during the live event on June 12 are answered here by Brian Ponstein, regional sales engineer at MTU Onsite Energy. » more

Case study: Patient-bed tower addition

Case study: Patient-bed tower addition

A hospital required paralleled generators to ensure adequate power distribution and prepare for future growth. » more

How to design a grounded power supply system

How to design a grounded power supply system

Transformerless uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems operate ungrounded during power transfer to a backup source, but a robust grounding design... » more

Case study: Emergency call center

Case study: Emergency call center

A robust grounding system was required at an emergency call center in Texas. Lighting protection also was included.  » more

Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, Jun. 11-17

Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, Jun. 11-17

VRF challenges, lighting controls issues, complex hotels, resorts, and casinos, BIM coordination, and the 2018 Lighting and Lighting Controls Study... » more

Case study: Using BIM to design a LEED Silver ice arena

Case study: Using BIM to design a LEED Silver ice arena

BIM was used in every aspect of planning, fabrication, coordination, and execution of the Pegula Ice Arena project at Penn State University, which... » more

Maximizing project delivery through BIM coordination and integration

Maximizing project delivery through BIM coordination and integration

By fully understanding BIM, identifying how it will be used on a project, and adding additional modeling tools to maximize its utility, design and... » more

Future-proofing a chilled-water system

Future-proofing a chilled-water system

Chilled-water system design often focuses on the proper initial operation of the system. However, understanding—and planning for—changes that occur... » more

Tracking the fitness of buildings

Tracking the fitness of buildings

Without measurement and verification, even the most efficient product or system won’t do the trick. » more

What you need to know about the local AHJ’s role in the design process

What you need to know about the local AHJ’s role in the design process

Ensure a code-compliant electrical design by involving the authority having jurisdiction early.  » more

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Consulting-Specifying Engineer's Product of the Year (POY) contest is the premier award for new products in the HVAC, fire, electrical, and...
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40 Under Forty: Get Recognized
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Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine is dedicated to encouraging and recognizing the most talented young individuals...
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MEP Giants Program
MEP Giants Program
The MEP Giants program lists the top mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering firms in the United States.
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May 2018
May 2018
40 Under 40 winners, fire and life safety, performance-based designs, and more
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April 2018
April 2018
VRFs, lighting controls, BIM coordination, and more
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March 2018
March 2018
Sizing water pipes, ASHRAE 90.1, recovering waste heat, and more
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Data Centers: Impacts of Climate and Cooling Technology
Data Centers: Impacts of Climate and Cooling Technology
This course focuses on climate analysis, appropriateness of cooling system selection, and combining cooling systems.
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Safety First: Arc Flash 101
Safety First: Arc Flash 101
This course will help identify and reveal electrical hazards and identify the solutions to implementing and maintaining a safe work environment.
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Critical Power: Hospital Electrical Systems
Critical Power: Hospital Electrical Systems
This course explains how maintaining power and communication systems through emergency power-generation systems is critical.
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