2019 Product of the Year Finalists
Vote for this year’s best products! Who will win gold in 2019? Consulting-Specifying Engineer announces the finalists for the 15th annual Product of the Year competition, and readers will have the final word. Cast your votes at www.csemag.com/NP4E.
Case study: Lab project uses both VDC, BIM
Still in the design phase, this confidential client is using virtual design and construction and building information modeling to execute a lab.
Building Energy Modeling: Present state and progress
Research shows that we need more modeling to replace design rules of thumb ensuring that occupants are comfortable, healthy, and productive.
April e-zine
Consulting-Specifying Engineer has an e-magazine where you can read, search, share and download articles. In this edition, learn about VRF system design, networked wireless lighting, data center trends, BIM design tips and fire sprinkler systems. Special section: 2019 Product of the Year finalists – vote for the winners!
Resilience in HVAC Design
In California, the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) strives to anticipate future heating and cooling needs for its nine campuses through the HVAC projects it has recently pursued.
Building safety – on all levels
Building engineers must keep cybersecurity top-of-mind when specifying products and setting up building automation and control systems.
Sprinkler installations and obstructions
Sprinkler protection is an essential component of building fire and life safety. Sprinkler fire suppression systems are required to be installed with an understanding of the applicable standards and proper coordination among other building services throughout a project lifecycle.
Future of Schools
Schools must prepare students with the knowledge, skills and adaptability for unknown jobs and technology that has not yet been invented.
Cable management clip
The clip can support up to 24 cables, and is ideal for handling larger, heavier cable such as Category 6A.
Comfort that contributes to the bottom line
Airports across the country are struggling to increase revenue and find funding for these projects.
Hear from an engineer: What does the future have in store
In honor of Engineers Week, we asked several professionals around the country to share a piece of advice with the next generation of engineers and pick out what future engineering technology they are most excited for.
Surge protector device
Especially suited for protecting equipment in security, access control, alarm, and video systems, this SPD addresses overvoltage transients with a gas discharge tube (GDTs) and silicon avalanche diodes (SADs).
Keeping it cool: How biopharma facilities can use an old technology in a new way
When it comes to cooling pharmaceutical facilities and their processes, we don’t necessarily need the most modern refrigeration technology.