Amara Rozgus
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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
Sponsored video: Lennox discusses IAQ at AHR Expo
Tate Byers from Lennox Commercial touched on several HVAC topics at the annual AHR Expo.
Sponsored video: Cleaver-Brooks discusses boilers
Catie VanWormer from Cleaver-Brooks looks at boiler designs and trends
Codes, standards that are important to consulting engineers
MEP engineers must design engineered building systems based on several codes and standards
What is a commercial building?
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineers focus on commercial buildings and the engineered systems within them
2022 Commissioning Giants gain ground
The 2022 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms
How energy efficient are we, really?
Can building products and the building themselves become more energy-efficient?
Where does engineering employment stand?
The 2022 MEP Giants mirror the economy — too few skilled engineers are available
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%
Sponsored video: PIC built for testing microgrid power
The Cummins microgrid lab was built for the configuration, testing and validation of microgrid power systems
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
How do lighting designers spend their time?
The short answer: most time is spent researching lighting and lighting controls systems
Learning how to market yourself
Promoting a win can only benefit you and your company
Dusting off the conference shoes
In-person events have come roaring back, and it seems manufacturers barely missed a beat
Video: Chilled water system design with Henderson Engineers
Two mechanical system design experts take a holistic view of chillers and chilled water systems
Adventures in Antarctica
COVID has reached Antarctica, and HVAC systems are being pushed everywhere
Engineering jobs are in flux. Or are they?
The unpredictability of the engineering job market has forecasters scrambling
Video: Roger Chang discusses government buildings
DLR Group’s Roger Chang talks about a host of topics as they relate to government buildings
Video: Telecom and technology insights with Matt Flanders
Affiliated Engineers’ Matt Flanders discusses technology and telecom is at relates to buildings
Video: The future of lighting design with Robert White
Illuminart’s Robert White shares insights about lighting design trends. See video.
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
2021 Commissioning Giants
The 2021 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms
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
Where have all the engineers gone?
Employee hiring and retention are seeing a low right now — engineers are not exempt
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
Taking engineers seriously
Thanks to the hard work of experts, the condo collapse in Florida is an anomaly
How to talk to engineers
There isn’t a perfect way to communicate with engineers, but there are quite a few successful options
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
Expanding the MEP firm’s role
MEP engineers are adding T (technology) to their expertise
How HVAC will change due to COVID
Mechanical engineers and controls experts shared details about HVAC and BAS in a research study
What do engineers want?
Consulting-Specifying Engineer knows the answer: Information about COVID-19 and codes and standards
Will COVID-19 affect future engineers?
The answer is maybe, unless experts and educators can help students catch up on STEM and other topics.
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
Can engineers save the world?
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed engineers to improve indoor air quality
2020 Commissioning Giants
The 2020 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms
Selfless engineering
Mentoring, education and training never get old
Making humans and buildings more resilient
While building resiliency is important, creating flexibility for how humans interact in a building also is important
Technology, automation and virtual engineering
Consulting engineers need to stay relevant, learn about new technology and remain digital to stay ahead of the competition
Will a pandemic change building codes?
COVID-19 is forcing engineers to think differently about a building’s engineered systems
Engineering superheroes
Building superheroes are all around us. Just ask an engineer, and they’ll pull out a cape
Virtual engineering: The new way of work
COVID-19 has affected everyone’s work methods, including engineers
Have you designed grow facilities?
Yes, grow rooms, as in marijuana. Tell us your engineering success stories
Will using augmented reality on the job kill you?
Well, probably not. But it will certainly enhance your engineering and design project collaboration
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
It’s not just about the money
Engineers are, for the most part, happy in their positions and with their overall compensation
2019 Commissioning Giants
The 2019 Commissioning Giants data reports on the top 25 firms
Digital transformation
New tools are driving the engineering industry toward more digitized design and construction
Communicating with fellow engineers
What’s the best way to connect? Like many other responses to questions about engineering, the answer is “it depends”
Old versus new: Which building is better?
When it comes to energy efficiency and practical use, sometimes older buildings are better than newer ones
Keeping the HVAC running, the smart way
While upgrading a home furnace, the option to upgrade to a smart thermostat also was under consideration
The new norm of energy efficiency
Energy-efficient buildings and products are becoming the norm rather than the exception.
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.
Building safety – on all levels
Building engineers must keep cybersecurity top-of-mind when specifying products and setting up building automation and control systems.
Keeping relevant
Staying up-to-date with engineering trends will allow you to quickly shift if change is necessary.
Set new engineering habits
These four engineering trends may help you decide what to change in the new year.
A tax on boots
Do you need new steel-toed boots for the jobsite or the manufacturing floor? How much will they cost?
Finding purpose in a job
What keeps an employee happy? It turns out it’s not just money.
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.
Water is the No. 1 resource
Engineers and scientists should do everything possible to keep freshwater sources available to everyone.
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.