Building Automation and Controls December 2, 2024

CxEnergy 2025 announces preliminary technical program

Discussions with facility managers include topics on commissioning, decarbonization, AI, and energy management.

Commissioning November 22, 2024

Top five Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles November 15-21, 2024

Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles this week covered topics including switchgear, battery energy storage systems and NFPA 70

By Anna Steingruber
Courtesy: HDR
Codes and Standards September 25, 2024

Codes and standards focus on energy efficient university buildings

Engineers need to be up-to-date on the latest codes and standards to ensure that college and university buildings are designed to the highest possible standard

By Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Figure 2: The west side view of the plant shows its outdoor cooling towers and access staircase. The first floor houses the plant's electrical room and pumping area, with the second dedicated to the chillers. Courtesy: Flad Architects
Electrical and Power December 10, 2024

The importance of SCCR and UL for equipment in district energy systems

Incorporating SCCR in electrical system design ensures continuity of service, safety and reliability

By Ulises Cubas, PE; Chase Davis, PE, CEM; Robert Talley, PE
Courtesy: Jensen Hughes
Fire and Life Safety October 29, 2024

Key considerations for fire protection of seismic isolation bearings

By Morgan J. Hurley, P.E., FSFPE
Courtesy: Jim Roof Creative
HVAC/R and Mechanical December 3, 2024

Enhancing energy efficiency for HVAC systems in health care facilities

By Consulting Specifying Engineer
Figure 2: Unit equipment “bugeye” style emergency lighting fixture. Courtesy: Kohler Ronan Consulting Engineers LLC
Lighting and Lighting Controls December 4, 2024

How to design, coordinate and maintain an emergency lighting system

By Henry Baker, PE
Courtesy: Cincinnati Incorporated
Made in America August 28, 2024

Reshoring, nearshoring trends making North American manufacturing competitive

By Carrine Greason
Figure 4: Variable frequency drive cable test stand diagram. Courtesy: Southwire
Motors and Drives August 27, 2024

Testing shows drive to motor cables significantly influence system performance

By Steve Wetzel

A Letter From The Editor

Consulting-Specifying Engineer is written and peer reviewed by engineers and industry professionals. These engineers design, specify and commission mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP), fire/life safety, lighting and controls systems for nonresidential buildings. Consulting-Specifying Engineer covers codes and standards, smart and high-performance buildings and design specifications in a variety of commercial buildings.

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