Specifying high-temperature hot-water boilers and systems
Mechanical engineers must understand and meet various national and local codes when specifying high-temperature hot-water boilers and associated systems.
Designing flexible, complex office buildings: Codes and standards
Mixed-use office buildings demand a great deal of expertise, flexibility, and complex technology, making them more challenging than one might expect. Engineers with experience handling office buildings share advice and a glimpse into the future regarding codes and standards.
Critical power webcast: Combined heat and power systems
Join Consulting-Specifying Engineer on March 7, 2019, at 2 p.m. for a critical power webcast focused on cogeneration systems.
As tall timber takes shape, acousticians set standards for sound
There are many well-chronicled upsides to building with cross-laminated timber (CLT), an innovative and fire-resistant take on the classic framing material. And if done right, it’s cheaper than conventional building.
NFPA 20: Changes to the standard on fire pumps
Regardless of whether the 2013 edition of NFPA 20 will be applicable to your next project, fire protection engineers need to be aware of the changes to the standard.
Design-build project delivery: takeaways from DBIA
Learn the top 5 trends to keep an eye on in the design-build community, according to experts at Henderson Engineers.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, February 8-14
The top strategies to deal with turbulent times in the engineering industry, designing power systems for high-performance buildings, LED lighting and control system design considerations, designing fire alarm notification systems, and USP 797 and USP 800 compliance were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most clicked articles from last week, Feb. 8-14. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: February 15
This week Morrissey Goodale reported four deals in the U.S. and one international deal involving companies from Germany and the United Kingdom.
Addressable damper controller
With the ADC105 connected to a SIMPLEX fire alarm system, it allows continuous monitoring and alarm capability if something should go wrong.
Case Study: Health care facility design and being code-compliant
It’s vital for consulting engineers to not only identify the applicable codes and standards but also know the building and owner’s needs.
Designing flexible, complex office buildings: Sustainable buildings/energy efficiency
Mixed-use office buildings demand a great deal of expertise, flexibility, and complex technology, making them more challenging than one might expect. Engineers with experience handling office buildings share advice and a glimpse into the future regarding sustainability and energy efficiency.
Variable speed drive
Designed to control traditional and emerging motor technologies through 600 HP, the GA800 handles applications ranging from simple fans and pumps to high performance test dynamometers requiring precise regulation.