AMARA ROZGUS

Amara Rozgus

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Research February 28, 2023

Research: Mechanical engineers value energy-efficient projects

In a recent research study, mechanical engineers indicated improved energy efficiency has grown in importance for mechanical systems

By Amara Rozgus
Video February 13, 2023

Sponsored video: Lennox discusses IAQ at AHR Expo

Tate Byers from Lennox Commercial touched on several HVAC topics at the annual AHR Expo.

By Amara Rozgus
Video February 10, 2023

Sponsored video: Cleaver-Brooks discusses boilers

Catie VanWormer from Cleaver-Brooks looks at boiler designs and trends

By Amara Rozgus
Buildings with large atriums must meet specific fire and smoke control codes and standards: Courtesy: Amara Rozgus, CFE Media and Technology
Codes and Standards February 1, 2023

Codes, standards that are important to consulting engineers

MEP engineers must design engineered building systems based on several codes and standards

By Amara Rozgus
In the 2022 Specifying Considerations for Lighting & Lighting Controls report, lighting designers indicated they worked primarily in office buildings, college/university buildings and hospitals/health care facilities, all of which are considered commercial buildings. Courtesy: Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Buildings February 1, 2023

What is a commercial building?

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineers focus on commercial buildings and the engineered systems within them

By Amara Rozgus
Commissioning December 9, 2022

2022 Commissioning Giants gain ground

The 2022 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms

By Amara Rozgus
Image courtesy: Brett Sayles
Energy Efficiency November 23, 2022

How energy efficient are we, really?

Can building products and the building themselves become more energy-efficient?

By Amara Rozgus
Research September 26, 2022

Where does engineering employment stand?

The 2022 MEP Giants mirror the economy — too few skilled engineers are available

By Amara Rozgus
Research September 19, 2022

MEP Giants design revenue is up dramatically

The 2022 MEP Giants reported an 18% increase in MEP design revenue, and gross revenue has increased 13%

By Amara Rozgus
Video August 23, 2022

Sponsored video: PIC built for testing microgrid power

The Cummins microgrid lab was built for the configuration, testing and validation of microgrid power systems

By Amara Rozgus
Courtesy: CFE Media and Technology
Career Smart July 27, 2022

Why your next new hire should be an intern

If you don’t already, invite a high school or college student to shadow you for a day

By Amara Rozgus
Research June 22, 2022

How do lighting designers spend their time?

The short answer: most time is spent researching lighting and lighting controls systems

By Amara Rozgus
Workforce Development May 26, 2022

Learning how to market yourself

Promoting a win can only benefit you and your company

By Amara Rozgus
Courtesy: CFE Media
HVAC/R and Mechanical April 4, 2022

Dusting off the conference shoes

In-person events have come roaring back, and it seems manufacturers barely missed a beat

By Amara Rozgus
Video February 8, 2022

Video: Chilled water system design with Henderson Engineers

Two mechanical system design experts take a holistic view of chillers and chilled water systems

By Amara Rozgus
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Environmental Health January 31, 2022

Adventures in Antarctica

COVID has reached Antarctica, and HVAC systems are being pushed everywhere

By Amara Rozgus
Courtesy: CFE Media and Technology
Workforce Development December 6, 2021

Engineering jobs are in flux. Or are they?

The unpredictability of the engineering job market has forecasters scrambling

By Amara Rozgus
Video December 1, 2021

Video: Roger Chang discusses government buildings

DLR Group’s Roger Chang talks about a host of topics as they relate to government buildings

By Amara Rozgus
Video November 15, 2021

Video: Telecom and technology insights with Matt Flanders

Affiliated Engineers’ Matt Flanders discusses technology and telecom is at relates to buildings

By Amara Rozgus
Courtesy: CFE Media and Technology
Video November 2, 2021

Video: The future of lighting design with Robert White

Illuminart’s Robert White shares insights about lighting design trends. See video.

By Amara Rozgus
Courtesy: CFE Media and Technology
Educational Facilities October 21, 2021

Where engineers, students cross paths

School buildings have changed quite a bit over the past several months, and engineers are tasked with designing for these fluxes

By Amara Rozgus
Commissioning October 15, 2021

2021 Commissioning Giants

The 2021 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms

By Amara Rozgus
Courtesy: Salas O'Brien
Video September 29, 2021

Video: Trends and emerging technology in schools

Vassilis Skardis from Salas O’Brien provides an overview of what mechanical engineers should expect when working in schools

By Amara Rozgus
Courtesy: CFE Media
Environmental Health September 27, 2021

Where have all the engineers gone?

Employee hiring and retention are seeing a low right now — engineers are not exempt

By Amara Rozgus
Courtesy: DLR Group
Air Quality September 20, 2021

Video: RESET Standard aids engineers in IAQ

Ruairi Barnwell from DLR Groups provides an overview of the RESET Standard, and how engineers can use it to improve indoor air quality

By Amara Rozgus
Courtesy: CFE Media & Technology
Codes and Standards July 19, 2021

Taking engineers seriously

Thanks to the hard work of experts, the condo collapse in Florida is an anomaly

By Amara Rozgus
High-rise commercial buildings in Chicago, along the Chicago River. Courtesy: CFE Media and Technology
Research June 22, 2021

How to talk to engineers

There isn’t a perfect way to communicate with engineers, but there are quite a few successful options

By Amara Rozgus
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Events and Awards May 28, 2021

Thriving with the 40 Under 40

Whether you’re triumphing or teetering on the edge, these 40 Under 40 winners are people to admire on many levels

By Amara Rozgus
Image courtesy: Brett Sayles
Industry News April 19, 2021

Expanding the MEP firm’s role

MEP engineers are adding T (technology) to their expertise

By Amara Rozgus
Courtesy: CFE Media and Technology
HVAC/R and Mechanical April 1, 2021

How HVAC will change due to COVID

Mechanical engineers and controls experts shared details about HVAC and BAS in a research study

By Amara Rozgus
Codes and Standards February 15, 2021

What do engineers want?

Consulting-Specifying Engineer knows the answer: Information about COVID-19 and codes and standards

By Amara Rozgus
Educational Facilities December 29, 2020

Will COVID-19 affect future engineers?

The answer is maybe, unless experts and educators can help students catch up on STEM and other topics.

By Amara Rozgus
Industry News November 30, 2020

How will jobs change during COVID-19?

While many things have remained the same year over year, the pandemic promises to upend portions of the engineering industry

By Amara Rozgus
HVAC/R and Mechanical October 27, 2020

Can engineers save the world?

The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed engineers to improve indoor air quality

By Amara Rozgus
Commissioning October 15, 2020

2020 Commissioning Giants

The 2020 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms

By Amara Rozgus
Educational Facilities September 25, 2020

Selfless engineering

Mentoring, education and training never get old

By Amara Rozgus
Buildings August 25, 2020

Making humans and buildings more resilient

While building resiliency is important, creating flexibility for how humans interact in a building also is important

By Amara Rozgus
Building Automation and Controls July 31, 2020

Technology, automation and virtual engineering

Consulting engineers need to stay relevant, learn about new technology and remain digital to stay ahead of the competition

By Amara Rozgus
Codes and Standards June 24, 2020

Will a pandemic change building codes?

COVID-19 is forcing engineers to think differently about a building’s engineered systems

By Amara Rozgus
Industry News May 15, 2020

Engineering superheroes

Building superheroes are all around us. Just ask an engineer, and they’ll pull out a cape

By Amara Rozgus
Industry News April 15, 2020

Virtual engineering: The new way of work

COVID-19 has affected everyone’s work methods, including engineers

By Amara Rozgus
Buildings March 19, 2020

Have you designed grow facilities?

Yes, grow rooms, as in marijuana. Tell us your engineering success stories

By Amara Rozgus
Building Automation and Controls February 3, 2020

Will using augmented reality on the job kill you?

Well, probably not. But it will certainly enhance your engineering and design project collaboration

By Amara Rozgus
Codes and Standards December 31, 2019

Codes and standards keep the wheels turning

Unlike a hamster wheel, on which the rodent goes nowhere, codes and standards can take engineers anywhere and everywhere

By Amara Rozgus
Industry News November 25, 2019

It’s not just about the money

Engineers are, for the most part, happy in their positions and with their overall compensation

By Amara Rozgus
Events and Awards October 14, 2019

2019 Commissioning Giants

The 2019 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms

By Amara Rozgus
Industry News October 11, 2019

Digital transformation

New tools are driving the engineering industry toward more digitized design and construction

By Amara Rozgus
Career Smart September 19, 2019

Communicating with fellow engineers

What’s the best way to connect? Like many other responses to questions about engineering, the answer is “it depends”

By Amara Rozgus
Energy Efficiency August 21, 2019

Old versus new: Which building is better?

When it comes to energy efficiency and practical use, sometimes older buildings are better than newer ones

By Amara Rozgus
HVAC/R and Mechanical July 19, 2019

Keeping the HVAC running, the smart way

While upgrading a home furnace, the option to upgrade to a smart thermostat also was under consideration

By Amara Rozgus
Energy Efficiency June 12, 2019

The new norm of energy efficiency

Energy-efficient buildings and products are becoming the norm rather than the exception.

By Amara Rozgus
Industry News May 30, 2019

Technology is pervasive: Are you ready?

Engineers and building professionals have embraced technology in so many aspects of design that it’s nearly ubiquitous across all job titles. 

By Amara Rozgus
Building Automation and Controls April 17, 2019

Building safety – on all levels

Building engineers must keep cybersecurity top-of-mind when specifying products and setting up building automation and control systems.

By Amara Rozgus
Career Smart March 29, 2019

Keeping relevant

Staying up-to-date with engineering trends will allow you to quickly shift if change is necessary.

By Amara Rozgus
Career Smart January 11, 2019

Set new engineering habits

These four engineering trends may help you decide what to change in the new year.

By Amara Rozgus
Industry News December 10, 2018

A tax on boots

Do you need new steel-toed boots for the jobsite or the manufacturing floor? How much will they cost?

By Amara Rozgus
Career Smart November 29, 2018

Finding purpose in a job

What keeps an employee happy? It turns out it’s not just money.

By Amara Rozgus
Career Smart November 13, 2018

Salaries fall slightly, job outlook remains high

Job satisfaction is high, and employees are generally positive. Compare your salary and company structure to find out where you stand against others in your field.

By Amara Rozgus
Sustainability October 9, 2018

Water is the No. 1 resource

Engineers and scientists should do everything possible to keep freshwater sources available to everyone.

By Amara Rozgus
Educational Facilities November 9, 2017

Salary survey responses remain positive

Job satisfaction is up while company training programs are down. Read this year’s salary survey to find out where you and your company stand against others in your field.

By Amara Rozgus