Performance-based design achieves fire, life safety

Georgia Tech’s Clough Undergraduate Learning Commons atrium relied on fire modeling to demonstrate the tenability of the space for occupants egressing.

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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...

Webcast: Power Systems: Genset Fuel Sustainability and Reliability

How do you design a dependable generator system in an evolving world? This presentation will discuss how diesel fuel has changed over time, the impacts of renewable fuels, and how to achieve long-term system reliability and...

Your questions answered: To Switch or Not to Switch … Key approaches to meet NEC 240.87

The April 24, 2018, “To Switch or Not to Switch … Key approaches to meet NEC 240.87” webcast presenter addressed questions not covered during the live event. » more

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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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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.

Lighting control system

With the release of Paradigm 4.0, the Unison Paradigm lighting system from ETC is now more flexible to meet complex lighting control system needs.

Pharmaceutical floor system

Sikafloor from Sika is an integrated floor and wall system developed for pharmaceutical facilities.

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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

Profile of a consulting engineer

Building professionals continue to work more hours on smaller teams. What does your job look like? » 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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Pairing performance-based design with IPD for the best value

Integrated project delivery (IPD) is on the upswing. Pairing this approach with performance-based design is challenging but capitalizing on the... » more

The path to project manager and beyond: Tips for a successful engineering career

Craig Johnson walks through the steps required in building a successful career as an engineer. » more

Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, May 14-20

NFPA 92, lighting controls, designing efficient data centers, and the 2018 40 Under 40 winners were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most... » more

What millennials expect in the workforce

Organizations need to adapt and understand what millennials want in a work environment. » more

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... » more

Exploring complex hotels, resorts, and casinos: Automation and controls

Casinos and resorts are designed for fun and relaxation, but with such projects becoming increasingly complex and high-tech, engineers charged with... » more

Case study: Design-assist approach allows for expedited project delivery

A health network used a design process that allowed for a faster time-to-market without compromising on innovation. » more

Case study: Using the design-build approach for increased value

The team pursued an integrated project delivery (IPD) approach for a Chicago college, incorporating trade subcontractors for assistance in the... » more

Exploring complex hotels, resorts, and casinos: HVAC

Casinos and resorts are designed for fun and relaxation, but with such projects becoming increasingly complex and high-tech, engineers charged with... » more

Exploring complex hotels, resorts, and casinos

Casinos and resorts are designed for fun and relaxation, but with such projects becoming increasingly complex and high-tech, engineers charged with... » 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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Performance-based design achieves fire, life safety

Webcast: Electrical: New Standards for Designing Industrial Facilities

Webcast: Power Systems: Genset Fuel Sustainability and Reliability

Your questions answered: To Switch or Not to Switch … Key approaches to meet NEC 240.87

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?

Wall mount luminaire

Bathroom exhaust fan

Lighting control system

Pharmaceutical floor system

Code of ethics

Keeping efficiency real

Profile of a consulting engineer

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

Selecting the correct clean agent suppression system

Designing efficient data centers: Codes and standards

Pairing performance-based design with IPD for the best value

The path to project manager and beyond: Tips for a successful engineering career

Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, May 14-20

What millennials expect in the workforce

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

Exploring complex hotels, resorts, and casinos: Automation and controls

Case study: Design-assist approach allows for expedited project delivery

Case study: Using the design-build approach for increased value

Exploring complex hotels, resorts, and casinos: HVAC

Exploring complex hotels, resorts, and casinos

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