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Webcast: Electrical: Distribution equipment

It is useful for both electrical and nonelectrical engineers to understand basic features when selecting, specifying, and applying electrical distribution systems. To narrow the broad scope of electrical distribution, this...

Webcast: Cooling and IAQ

From HVAC to fans—delivering a cooling strategy

Webcast: Electrical: New Standards for Designing Industrial Facilities

Designing electrical systems for the industrial environment is challenging. Whether it is an offshore platform, refinery, or manufacturing facility, grounding is the critical foundation of the electrical system that helps protect...

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Video: Tracking Standards Developments and Best Practices in HVAC Air Distribution Systems

A review of key updates to ASHRAE 189.1, followed by a case study on resolving air duct leakage in Florida condo complexes.

Video: Using Online Commissioning Tools to Save Time & Money and Add Value

A review of information on the selection of an online commissioning tool that matches the intended use, budget and complexity.

Video: Your Control Systems Have Been Hacked, Now What?

An overview of the Advanced Control System Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) developed by the U.S. Cyber Command.

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Industrial-grade LED work light

PATLITE Corporation's CWF series of industrial-grade LED work light designed to illuminate workstations, machinery, and control cabinets.

Architectural lighting controller for multi-use space

ETC's EchoTouch is a lighting controller designed for a multi-use space and is also a full-featured entertainment lighting console housed in a 7-in. touchscreen.

Wall mount luminaire

The LitePak LNC2 is a wall mount luminaire available in four housing sizes.

Bathroom exhaust fan

Greenheck’s newly designed Premium Model SP bathroom exhaust fans now offer low sound ratings as low as less than 0.3 sones.

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Tracking the fitness of buildings

Without measurement and verification, even the most efficient product or system won’t do the trick. » more

Code of ethics

Learning about products and manufacturers is important, but how far should the relationship go? » more

Keeping efficiency real

While some may scoff at environmental change, there isn’t a big downside to becoming—and making buildings—more efficient. » more

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CityCenter, located in Las Vegas, is a mixed-used development totaling 17 million sq ft stretching out over six high-rise towers. Courtesy: JENSEN HUGHES

Exploring complex hotels, resorts, and casinos: Codes and standards

Casinos and resorts are designed for fun and relaxation, but with such projects becoming increasingly complex and high-tech, engineers charged with tackling these structures have challenging work ahead of them in regards to... » more

This example of the enclosure pressure is measured during a halocarbon clean agent system discharge with a nominal 10-second discharge time.

Selecting the correct clean agent suppression system

Clean agent fire suppression systems are used to protect facilities with high value per volume. They work on a total flooding concept, causing quick extinguishment of a detected fire, limiting damage to the protected space and... » more

The QTS Chicago Data Center (located at the former Chicago Sun-Times newspaper printing plant) features a modular design that can accommodate new clients and tenants as they engage the data hall space. Mortensen engineers are working on a 125-mW substation for utility Commonwealth Edison onsite; the structure is designed to provide power to the existing 470,000 sq ft and can add capacity for future expansion. Courtesy: QTS Data Centers

Designing efficient data centers: Codes and standards

In today’s digital age, businesses rely on running an efficient, reliable, and secure operation, especially with mission critical facilities such as data centers. Here, engineers with experience on such structures share advice... » more

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Maximizing project delivery through BIM coordination and integration

By fully understanding BIM, identifying how it will be used on a project, and adding additional modeling tools to maximize its utility, design and... » more

Future-proofing a chilled-water system

Chilled-water system design often focuses on the proper initial operation of the system. However, understanding—and planning for—changes that occur... » more

Tracking the fitness of buildings

Without measurement and verification, even the most efficient product or system won’t do the trick. » more

What you need to know about the local AHJ’s role in the design process

Ensure a code-compliant electrical design by involving the authority having jurisdiction early. » more

Understanding the fire safety requirements in NFPA 99-2012

Learning the fire and life safety requirements of NFPA 99 as they relate to hospitals and health care facilities is critical. » more

Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, Jun. 4-10

Performance-based design, millennials in the workforce, complex hotels, resorts, and casinos, and the 2018 Lighting and Lighting Controls Study were... » more

Gaining perspective: Post-hurricane deployment to Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands

In September 2017, Hurricanes Irma and Maria, both Category 5 storms, caused extensive damage to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. James Mawby... » more

Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 1

This week Morrissey Goodale reported one deal in the U.S. and three international deals involving companies from the U.S., Canada, France, the United... » more

2018 Fire and Life Safety Study: Five fire, life safety industry findings

Respondents to the Consulting-Specifying Engineer 2018 Fire & Life Safety Study identified five high-level findings. » more

Challenges for Today’s Construction Owner

As the unemployment rate continues to shrink, the construction labor pool is becoming smaller leading to staffing shortages. » more

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Product of the Year

Consulting-Specifying Engineer's Product of the Year (POY) contest is the premier award for new products in the HVAC, fire, electrical, and...

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40 Under Forty: Get Recognized

Consulting-Specifying Engineer magazine is dedicated to encouraging and recognizing the most talented young individuals...

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MEP Giants Program

The MEP Giants program lists the top mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection engineering firms in the United States.

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May 2018

40 Under 40 winners, fire and life safety, performance-based designs, and more

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April 2018

VRFs, lighting controls, BIM coordination, and more

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March 2018

Sizing water pipes, ASHRAE 90.1, recovering waste heat, and more

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Data Centers: Impacts of Climate and Cooling Technology

This course focuses on climate analysis, appropriateness of cooling system selection, and combining cooling systems.

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Safety First: Arc Flash 101

This course will help identify and reveal electrical hazards and identify the solutions to implementing and maintaining a safe work environment.

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Critical Power: Hospital Electrical Systems

This course explains how maintaining power and communication systems through emergency power-generation systems is critical.

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Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, Jun. 11-17

Webcast: Electrical: Distribution equipment

Webcast: Cooling and IAQ

Webcast: Electrical: New Standards for Designing Industrial Facilities

Video: Tracking Standards Developments and Best Practices in HVAC Air Distribution Systems

Video: Using Online Commissioning Tools to Save Time & Money and Add Value

Video: Your Control Systems Have Been Hacked, Now What?

Industrial-grade LED work light

Architectural lighting controller for multi-use space

Wall mount luminaire

Bathroom exhaust fan

Tracking the fitness of buildings

Code of ethics

Keeping efficiency real

Exploring complex hotels, resorts, and casinos: Codes and standards

Selecting the correct clean agent suppression system

Designing efficient data centers: Codes and standards

Maximizing project delivery through BIM coordination and integration

Future-proofing a chilled-water system

Tracking the fitness of buildings

What you need to know about the local AHJ’s role in the design process

Understanding the fire safety requirements in NFPA 99-2012

Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, Jun. 4-10

Gaining perspective: Post-hurricane deployment to Puerto Rico and The Virgin Islands

Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: June 1

2018 Fire and Life Safety Study: Five fire, life safety industry findings

Challenges for Today’s Construction Owner

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