Developing an NFPA 92 design analysis
By creating an NFPA 92 design analysis for smoke control systems, fire protection engineers can provide design fire scenarios and a detailed design report.
2019 40 Under 40 winners
The 2019 40 Under 40 winners are changing the world, one building at a time.
Combining HVAC, fire suppression piping
Modern, energy-efficient heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems can stress a project budget with their additional energy-efficiency requirements. Combining HVAC water distribution with a fire suppression piping system can result in first-cost savings, which can improve system life cycle costs.
May e-Zine
Consulting-Specifying Engineer has an e-magazine where you can read, search, share and download articles. In this edition, learn about HVAC and fire suppression system combination and smoke control systems. Special section: 2019 40 Under 40 – read about the winners!
Best practices for fire alarm notification design
As the functions and goals of fire alarm notification systems expand, the system layout must be effectively designed to provide a variety of vital signals.
Planning multifamily dwellings
Engineers know these multifamily structures are more than just simply boxes to keep human beings in. They’re as complex and varied as the people inside.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, May 17 to May 23
Read the best articles from the past week. Engineers and building professionals clicked on: 2019 Product of the Year finalists, 2019 40 Under 40 winners, developing hyperscale data centers, top design trends in data centers and electrical system design and commissioning.
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: May 24
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six deals in the U.S. and one international deal involving a company from the United Kingdom.
Sample design fire scenario
Fire scenarios include relevant assumptions regarding the potential fire scenario and describe the meaning of the fire in terms that can be understood by the building owner.
Power control system
Users can parallel multiple sources to achieve sufficient power and to manage load demand to maximize the efficient use of generator capacity
Planning multifamily dwellings: Codes and standards
Multifamily dwellings are fascinating projects with highly specialized codes and standards that must be adhered to.
Planning multifamily dwellings: Electrical and lighting systems
Multifamily dwellings are fascinating projects with specific power and electrical requirements. Electrical engineers know these structures are more than just simply boxes to keep human beings in. They’re as complex and varied as the people inside.
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