Smart buildings: Shifting from technology trends to strategic processes
To deliver the buildings of the future of smart buildings, engineers need to recognize why current processes aren’t working and what can be done differently.
How to choose or troubleshoot a variable frequency drive
Proper VFD installation requires selecting the right enclosure, ensuring voltage compatibility, addressing harmonics and mitigating common faults for optimal performance and longevity.
Case study: Specifying a functional and practical emergency lighting system
A central lighting inverter provided power to the emergency lighting system
CxEnergy 2025 announces preliminary technical program
Discussions with facility managers include topics on commissioning, decarbonization, AI, and energy management.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer top five articles: January 3-9, 2024
The most read articles in Consulting-Specifying Engineer this week covered topics including Commissioning Giants winners, medium-voltage electrical systems and NFPA 70.
Codes and standards focus on energy efficient university buildings
Engineers need to be up-to-date on the latest codes and standards to ensure that college and university buildings are designed to the highest possible standard
Understanding the need for paralleled energy converter systems
This article discusses the factors that designers can consider when determining if energy generation systems should include paralleling and what concepts can be part of the design.
