Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer content, January 12-18, 2024

Top articles from this past week covered topics including single-phase heat pumps, the annual salary survey and smart light systems

By Anna Steingruber January 19, 2024
Figure 1: The age of survey respondents continues to remain on the older side; most respondents are older than 40. The average age of this year’s respondents is 50, a slight drop from last year’s 51 years old. Courtesy: Consulting-Specifying Engineer

Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles from this past week covered topics including single-phase heat pumps, the annual salary survey and smart light systems. Did you miss something? Catch up here. Links to each article below.

1. Ronald Roos discusses single-phase heat pumps

Single-phase heat pumps have moved to the forefront of the decarbonization movement with higher efficiencies, lower operating ranges and multizone capability. Ronald Roos, senior manager for engineered sales with Lennox International, discusses applications for these pumps and why they’ve become so popular recently.

2. Dive into the details of the latest engineering salary survey

Respondents to the 2022 salary study were paid better and mostly satisfied with their jobs.

3. How light systems are evolving to be smarter

As lighting technology continues to evolve, designers and specifiers are faced with the challenge of keeping up with the changes.

4. Three ways to advance your plumbing system design

Innovative advancements in the plumbing industry have included high-efficiency equipment and digital systems.

5. Medium voltage increases savings to power multistory data centers

Incorporating medium voltage power distribution systems into multistory data centers delivers site benefits but must be planned carefully for safe and effective installation.


Author Bio: Associate editor, WTWH Media and Technology