Design strategies for efficient HVAC systems
The integration of high-performance HVAC design strategies can do as much to make systems energy-efficient as specifying high energy efficiency ratings.
Why are AHUs important?
Providing energy-efficient and comfortable HVAC systems is an important task for HVAC engineers and designers. In this first part, learn about the importance of air handling units (AHUs) within building HVAC systems.
Case study: School boiler replacement
A Nebraska school district embraced outside-the-box HVAC design to connect existing facilities and new construction into an efficient engineering solution.
Designing power systems for co-location data centers
Engineers must consider many factors when designing power and electrical systems for data centers.
Complex fire alarm system design and commissioning
Fire protection engineers should determine the level of complexity needed in a fire alarm system design based on the building size/type and design a system that meets code requirements accordingly.
Top 10 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles of 2018
Look back on the top 10 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles of 2018 as determined by audience members.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, January 11-17
Designing safe laboratories and research facilities; designing power systems for co-location data centers; how to design fire alarm notification systems; tips for transformer design in industrial buildings; and emergency, standby, and backup generators questions answered were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most clicked articles from last week, Jan. 4-10. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: January 18
This week Morrissey Goodale reported three deals in the U.S. and two international deals involving companies from Canada and the U.K.
Designing flexible, complex office buildings: HVAC/plumbing
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 HVAC and plumbing.
Designing flexible, complex office buildings: Automation, controls, and technology
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 automation, controls, and technology.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer Jan./Feb. E-magazine
Read, search, download, and share the digital edition of Consulting-Specifying Engineer. Topics this month include: HVAC design inclusive of hydronic heating systems and energy efficiency options, NFPA 101, boilers and controls, and office buildings. Read it on your computer or tablet now.
Designing flexible, complex office buildings: Electrical, power, and lighting
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 electrical, power, and lighting.
Designing flexible, complex office buildings
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.