2019 40 Under 40 winners
The 2019 40 Under 40 winners are changing the world, one building at a time.
Reduce PUE to unlock capacity in data centers
Power usage effectiveness can unlock stranded IT capacity and create a new source of revenue.
HVAC webcast: Hospitals and health care facilities
Providing cooling/heating comfort and energy efficiency in hospitals and health care buildings is an ongoing challenge for mechanical engineers. Emphasis on building performance, indoor air quality (IAQ), and adoption of energy-efficient building codes is increasing. Designs are based on a host of variables beyond space type and understood loads including operating costs, first cost, life cycle cost, and measurement and verification (M&V) requirements.
Your questions answered: Critical power: Transformers, UPS and switchgear in mission critical facilities
Several questions were not addressed during the webcast on transformers, uninterruptible power supplies and switchgear. Read the answers here.
Attention to detail: Employing nuanced design strategies for senior living facilities
With a rising senior population, there’s a vital need for more senior living facilities and improved senior living care capabilities.
Future-proofing data centres: designing Russia’s largest data hall – IXcellerate Moscow One
A reliable infrastructure network, high internet penetration rates and connectivity along with comparatively lower power costs are making Russia a go-to location for data centres.
Mitsubishi Electric acquires Iconics to advance IIoT offerings
Manufacturing, building automation products strengthened by deal, company officials say.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, May 10 to May 16
Read the best articles from the past week. Engineers and building professionals clicked on: Understanding GFCI nuisances, visual perception and its impact on emergency illumination design, 2019 Product of the Year finalists, developing hyperscale data centers and what you need to know about building commissioning.
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: May 17
This week Morrissey Goodale reported two deals in the U.S. and two international deals involving companies from Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia.
What are hospitals doing to connect and protect patients
The following trends were noted within the healthcare construction community as at PDC Summit.
2019 40 Under 40: Amy Barrett, PE, LEED AP BD+C; 39
Electrical Engineer, Principal, Hafer, Evansville, Indiana BS Electrical Engineering, University of Evansville
2019 40 Under 40: John Barrot, PE, LEED AP, 37
Associate Principal, Arup, New York City BEng Mechanical Engineering and BA, University of Sydney, Australia