Commissioning of electrical systems
Commissioning of electrical systems has become an integral and well-established part of the building design and construction process. However, as cities and states increasingly pass more stringent energy legislation while new technologies continue to present countless possibilities, building systems will get smarter and more interconnected—and the role commissioning plays in the built environment will continue to expand.
Designing high-tech K-12 schools
The technology at play in today’s K-12 schools is evolving rapidly—inside the classrooms, and in the various systems behind the scenes. Engineers handling such projects, whether the work is on new facilities or retrofits, have their work cut out for them.
Designing data center air handling and conditioning systems
Strategies for implementing new air handling systems, including specific performance criteria, energy use targets, climate and heat recovery are among the many topics to be addressed during the conceptual engineering and design process.
What’s new in NFPA 72?
The 2019 update of NFPA 72 provides fire protection engineers, along with other engineering professionals, improved mass notification and emergency communication guidelines.
Full steam ahead: Packaged boilers
Packaged boilers focus on safety, efficiency, and modularity.
Designing high-tech K-12 schools: Sustainable buildings and energy efficiency
The technology at play in today’s K-12 schools is evolving rapidly—inside the classrooms, and in the various systems behind the scenes. Engineers handling such projects, whether the work is on new facilities or retrofits, have their work cut out for them, especially when it comes to sustainable buildings and energy efficiency.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, March 15-21
Mistakes to avoid with USP 797 and USP 800, AHUs in HVAC design, optimized heating with low-grade waste-heat recovery, data center AHU and conditioning design, and strategies to deal with turbulent times in the engineering industry were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most clicked articles from last week, March 15-21. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: March 22
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six deals in the U.S. and one international deal involving companies from the United Kingdom.
The Scientific Method at Work: Designing Labs for Productivity
Not all labs are created equal. Why do some research facilities produce more patents?
Linear luminaires
The MODx Perimeter can be flush, or regression mounted at 2", 3" or 4" deep with a Narrow lens for a “wall graze” effect with target uniformity to highlight texture or a point of emphasis, a first for any product in the MODx family.
2018 Lighting & Lighting Controls Study
Lighting in hospitals, health care facilities