Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: October 24-31,2024

Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles this week covered topics including operational technology, NFPA 70 and smart lighting systems

By Anna Steingruber November 1, 2024
Figure 3: Diagrammatic comparison of traditional building system silos and integrated operational technology (OT) network. Source: Smith Seckman Reid Inc.

Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles this week covered topics including operational technology, NFPA 70 and smart lighting systems.

1. Converged networks for controls and operational technology

By better understanding building controls and converged networks, engineers can make smarter IT and OT choices

2. How to use NFPA 70 for patient spaces in health care facilities

When designing health care facilities, electrical engineers need to consult and comply with myriad different standards and regulations to ensure a safe and code-compliant design

3. Campus electrical and smart lighting systems for energy efficiency

Understanding the unique challenges of college and university buildings allows electrical engineers to ensure energy efficiency and future scalability

4. Understand the codes, standards for battery energy storage systems

Electrical engineers must learn to navigate industry codes and standards while designing battery energy storage systems (BESS)

5. How to power emergency illumination systems

There are various requirements for the proper design of emergency power for lighting systems


Author Bio: Associate editor, WTWH Media and Technology