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Offices codes and standards change, accommodating new work styles
To appeal to various clients and work styles, office building codes and standards are shifting
Office fire systems change, accommodating new work styles
To appeal to various clients and work styles, office building fire system design is being updated
Offices change, accommodating new work styles
To appeal to various clients and work styles, office building design is shifting
Offices change to accommodate sustainability goals
To appeal to various clients and work styles, office buildings are moving toward becoming more energy efficient
Offices change, accommodating electrical and power requirements
To appeal to various clients and work styles, office building electrical system design is shifting
Automation and controls in offices change, accommodating new work styles
To appeal to various clients and work styles, office building automation system design is shifting
Sponsored video: Q Range offers European market broad generator options
Cummins Power Generation’s Q Range of generators expands the options for many applications in the European market
Sponsored video: Air distribution in health care buildings, labs and cleanrooms
Air distribution is key in these critical environments
2023 40 Under 40 nominations open
Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 20, 2023, for this year’s 40 Under 40 awards program
Health care building design model shifts how HVAC is handled
As hospitals and health care facilities evolve, the HVAC systems within them must update to meet air quality and HVAC needs
Health care building design model shifts for fire, life safety
As hospitals and health care facilities evolve, the fire and life safety systems within them must change
Health care building electrical, lighting design model shifts
As hospitals and health care facilities evolve, the lighting, power and electrical systems within them must change
Health care building energy efficiency design model shifts
As hospitals and health care facilities evolve, the engineered systems within them must change and become more energy efficient and sustainable
Codes, standards cause health care building design model to shift
As hospitals and health care codes and standards evolve, the designs and technologies must change.
Health care building automation, controls model shifts
As hospitals and health care facilities evolve, the building automation and controls within them must change
Health care building design model shifts
As hospitals and health care facilities evolve, the engineered systems within them must change
Your questions answered: Smart buildings, network requirements
This Q&A looks at many aspects of smart buildings, including how smart building capabilities can be leveraged in COVID-19
Sponsored video: Switchgear or switchboards?
Which electrical option is more appropriate?
Consulting-Specifying Engineer September/October 2022 issue
Read the September/October 2022 issue
Case study: Smart buildings
Two case studies highlight the aspect of smart buildings
Webcast: Specifying fire and life safety systems
Attend this webcast on October 12 2022, to learn about mass notification systems to alert the occupants and first responders, including a review of nonfire event notification practices.
Webcast: Designing to mitigate arc flash problems
Attend this webcast on September 27, 2022, to learn design techniques, including pros and cons that will reduce arc flash incident energy.
How to define a smart building
Sanjyot Bhusari helps define a smart building and what that eventually means to the building owner and operator
Manufacturing and industrial building HVAC, plumbing trends
Several new and retrofit manufacturing building projects show trends in HVAC and plumbing systems
Manufacturing and industrial building energy efficiency trends
Several new and retrofit manufacturing building projects show trends in speed to market and energy efficiency
Consulting-Specifying Engineer Announces the 2022 MEP Giants
The 2022 MEP Giants have been announced, highlighting the top 100 engineering firms in the industry
Manufacturing and industrial building codes and standards trends
Several new and retrofit manufacturing building projects show trends in codes and standards changing
Manufacturing and industrial building fire, life safety trends
Several new and retrofit manufacturing building projects show trends in fire and life safety systems
Manufacturing and industrial building electrical, power trends
Several new and retrofit manufacturing building projects show trends in electrical, power and lighting systems
Manufacturing and industrial building trends
Several new and retrofit manufacturing building projects show trends in speed to market and energy efficiency
Video: K-12 schools can be both energy efficient and comfortable
In this video conversation with Steve Mrak, he discusses how new and existing buildings can be made more sustainable and comfortable to K-12 school occupants
Sponsored video: Key market drivers for the power generation business
Dr. Scott Strudwick with Cummins Inc. looks ahead at key market drivers, plus insights on how new technologies will change the power generation business
Webcast: How to specify HVAC motors, drives to meet energy goals
Attend this webcast on August 2, 2022, to review new, energy-efficient motor and drive technologies and teach engineers to calculate payback to help them with conversations with building owners and facility managers.
Webcast: Understanding HVO fuel in gensets
Attend this webcast on August 17, 2022, to learn about Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) fuel and its environmental impact on the traditional diesel-powered generator system.
Webcast: What to consider when designing a paralleling power system
Attend this webcast on September 15, 2022, to learn when and how a system-level control fits in the power system.
Video: How do rural hospitals differ from urban ones?
Jose Torres from RMF Engineering looks at how engineers designing rural hospitals must get full buy-in from the maintenance staff when specifying new equipment or upgrading older systems
Sponsored video: What does the future of generator testing look like?
Gary Johansen, VP of Engineering with Cummins, looks at the past 10 years of genset testing, and where we’ll be in the future
Codes and standards drive trends, changes in data center design
Several codes and standards are pushing the engineered systems in data centers in different directions
Trends, changes in data center electrical system design
Several trends are pushing the electrical and power systems in data centers in different directions
Trends, changes in data center HVAC design
Several trends are pushing the HVAC systems in data centers in different directions
Video: HVAC trends in office buildings
Dewberry’s Kevin McNiff provides insights on office buildings, specifically their HVAC systems
Trends, changes in data center fire and life safety system design
Several trends are pushing the fire and life safety systems in data centers in different directions
Trends, changes in data center control system design
Several trends are pushing the control systems in data centers in different directions
Webcast: Pairing VRF with applied HVAC solutions
Attend this webcast on July 27, 2022, to learn how Linear Expansion Valve (LEV) Kits help pair VRF with applied HVAC solutions for more flexibility to meet a building’s specific load, airflow, and application requirements.
Webcast: Critical Power: Power for industrial facilities
This webcast on July 26, 2022, will discuss when uninterruptible power supply systems are required, and their specifications, understand how to evaluate and analyze the power needs for such systems and more.
Webcast: Fire and life safety: Suppression systems
This webcast on July 21, 2022, will explain the minimum building codes/standards that govern fire suppression systems, such as the International Building Code, International Fire Code and a variety of NFPA codes and standards.
Energy efficiency trends, changes in data centers
Several trends are pushing the energy efficiency and sustainability in data centers in different directions
Trends, changes in data center design
Several trends are pushing the engineered systems in data centers in different directions
Video: Stan Everett looks at the future of office buildings
Stan Everett, managing principal of Salas O’Brien’s offices in Georgia, Florida and North Carolina, looks at how new technologies are changing the way we think about office buildings
Webcast: How to design an electrical room with a reduced footprint
This webcast on June 16, 2022 will discuss various methods of footprint reduction for both LV and MV equipment including strategies beyond using smaller equipment.
Webcast: How to design electrical distribution systems
Attend this webcast on June 30, 2022 to understand basic features when selecting, specifying and applying electrical distribution systems.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer May/June 2022 issue
Learn more about the 40 Under 40 winners and more in the May/June issue of Consulting-Specifying Engineer.
Your questions answered: Fire and life safety: Detection systems
Fire detection systems are specified for the safety of the building’s occupants in the event of a fire. Read more for responses to items left unanswered at the April 28 webcast
Research: What do you need to know about HVAC and BAS?
Energy efficiency improvements were a big driver for consulting engineers when specifying HVAC and BAS for building clients
Sponsored video: Trends in cooling technologies
Ankush Kumar, president of SPX Global Cooling, provides details on what to expect in HVAC going forward
Webcast: Critical Power: Renewable energy systems
Attend this webcast on May 24, 2022 to learn what to consider when interconnecting renewable energy production systems.
Webcast: Specifying transfer switch controls
Attend this webcast on June 9, 2022 to learn how to select and specify the correct transfer switch control, based on application.
Video: Electrification, decarbonization in hospitals
Two experts from Henderson Engineers explain how hospitals are setting trends in building electrification
Video: How has the engineering of health care buildings changed?
Darren Harvey of Smith Seckman Reid provides insight on how the health care industry has shifted since COVID-19 began
Sponsored video: Integrating building electrical systems
Wissam Balshe, Cummins, provides an overview of new technologies in the electrical engineering industry.
Your questions answered: How to incorporate controls into HVAC systems
HVAC systems and their controls have continued to advance
Video: Hospital electrical system trends
Danna Jensen from Certus Consulting Engineers talks about how global issues affect the design of hospital electrical systems
Technology drives K-12 school changes, while meeting codes and standards
Updates, COVID and tech trends are shifting the way K-12 schools are designed to achieve code
Technology drives fire, life safety design in K-12 schools
Updates, COVID and tech trends are shifting the way K-12 schools’ fire and life safety systems are designed
Technology drives K-12 school changes: Electrical, power and lighting
Updates, COVID and tech trends are shifting the way electrical and power systems in K-12 schools are designed
Technology drives K-12 school changes for energy efficiency, sustainability
Updates, COVID and tech trends are shifting the way K-12 schools are designed. Here’s a look at the topic of energy efficiency, sustainability and renewable energy systems
Technology drives K-12 school changes in automation and controls
Updates, COVID and tech trends are shifting the way K-12 schools are designed with regard to building automation and controls
Technology drives HVAC, plumbing changes in K-12 school
Updates, COVID and tech trends are shifting the way K-12 schools are designed, specifically the HVAC and plumbing systems
Webcast: Fire and life safety: Detection systems
Attend this webcast on April 28, 2022 to explore the challenges and solutions of designing fire and life safety systems
Technology drives K-12 school changes
Updates, COVID and tech trends are shifting the way K-12 schools are designed
Webcast: Transfer Switch Fundamentals: Features and Functions Overview
Attend this webcast on April 27, 2022, to learn about the basic features and functions of transfer switch application
Webcast: Critical power: Generators and their design
Attend this webcast on April 5, 2022, to learn about generator power systems
Webcast: How to incorporate controls into HVAC systems
Attend this webcast on March 31, 2022 to learn about HVAC systems
Video: Trends in college, university HVAC systems with John Fleming
Decarbonization and resiliency are core topics for Dewberry’s John Fleming
Video: College and university trends with Jennifer Luce
Technology is leading the way on college and university campuses
Office building codes, standards may change
COVID, employee well-being and indoor air quality issues have all changed the way office building codes and standards are considered
Office building HVAC design has changed
COVID, employee well-being and indoor air quality issues have all changed the way office building HVAC systems are designed
Office building control, automation design
COVID, employee well-being and indoor air quality issues have all changed the way office building controls and automation are designed
Office building sustainable design has changed
COVID, employee well-being and indoor air quality issues have all changed office buildings sustainability goals
Office building design has changed
COVID, employee well-being and indoor air quality issues have all changed the way office buildings are designed
Office building electrical, power system design has changed
COVID, employee well-being and indoor air quality issues have all changed the way office building electrical and power systems are considered
Sponsored video: Trends in HVAC systems with Deana Fu
At the AHR Expo in Las Vegas, Deana Fu shared information about where the HVAC industry is headed
Your questions answered: Dynamic UPS systems: How kinetic energy can protect sensitive processes and equipment
Dynamic uninterruptible power supply systems provide conditioned electrical power to mission critical facilities. Learn the basics, along with benefits of specifying
Video: Trends in chillers and chilled water systems with Dennis Sczomak
Peter Basso Associates’ Dennis Sczomak takes a look at chillers and chilled water systems, and how integrating then with other HVAC elements plays a role
Webcast: Specifying generator set paralleling controls
Learn how to parallel generators for emergency power systems, along with their fundamental control features
Critical power webcast: Backup, standby and emergency power in mission critical facilities
Understand how sustainability and the environment are impacting considerations for backup generators, including fuel sources and emissions
Offices change, accommodating HVAC and plumbing trends
To appeal to various clients and work styles, office building HVAC and plumbing design is shifting
Dynamic UPS systems webcast: How kinetic energy can protect sensitive processes and equipment
Dynamic uninterruptible power supply systems provide conditioned electrical power to mission critical facilities. Learn the basics, along with benefits of specifying
How are hospital HVAC systems being designed differently?
Hospitals and health care facilities are changing and their HVAC systems must transform with them
How are hospital fire and life safety systems being designed differently?
Hospitals and health care facilities are changing and their fire and life safety systems must transform with them
How are hospitals being designed differently to achieve energy efficiency?
Hospitals and health care facilities are changing and their energy efficiency and sustainability systems must transform with them
How are hospital control systems being designed differently?
Automation and controls systems at hospitals and health care facilities are changing
Video: Designing smart buildings with Aaron Szalaj
In this conversation with Aaron Szalaj from Stanley Consultants, hear how designers can help their clients select the most appropriate smart building technologies
Critical power webcast: Meeting power quality needs
Devices using power electronics can produce distortion in electrical distribution systems, and it’s up to the electrical engineer to apply effective solutions to mitigate this added distortion
How are hospitals being designed differently?
Hospitals and health care facilities are changing and their engineered systems must transform with them
How are hospitals being designed to meet codes and standards?
Hospitals and health care facility codes and standards are changing and their engineered systems must transform with them
Learn the status of the electrical, power industry
In these proprietary 2021 research results, learn about the specifying and buying habits in the electrical and power industry
State of the Industry Webcast: Power Design Research Results
We asked, you answered and now we’d like to share your thoughts on the state of the industry during these unusual times.
2021 Product of the Year
Consulting-Specifying Engineer reveals the recipients for the 2021 Product of the Year program.
COVID, sustainability drive codes and standards in college building design
Colleges and universities have been sustainability trendsetters over the past several years. COVID-19 has required designers to think differently
COVID, sustainability, energy efficiency drive college building design
Colleges and universities have been sustainability trendsetters over the past several years. COVID-19 has required designers to think differently about building sustainably
COVID, sustainability drive college fire, life safety design
Colleges and universities have been sustainability trendsetters over the past several years. COVID-19 has required designers to think differently about fire and life safety systems.
COVID, sustainability drive college HVAC design
Colleges and universities have been sustainability trendsetters over the past several years. COVID-19 has required designers to think differently, especially about HVAC systems
COVID, sustainability drive college electrical, power design
Colleges and universities have been sustainability trendsetters over the past several years. COVID-19 has required designers to think differently
COVID, sustainability drive college building design
Colleges and universities have been sustainability trendsetters over the past several years. COVID-19 has required designers to think differently
Designing fire/life safety systems in health care buildings
Both active and passive fire protection systems are specified to ensure the safety and well-being of health care building occupants in case of a fire.
Changes in energy efficiency of manufacturing, industrial building market
Several changes regarding sustainable, energy-efficient design of manufacturing and industrial buildings are covered here by the experts
Changes in HVAC systems of the manufacturing, industrial building market
Several changes to the design of HVAC and plumbing systems of manufacturing and industrial buildings are covered here by the experts
Changes to controls and automation in the manufacturing, industrial building market
Several changes to the design of automation and building controls in the manufacturing and industrial buildings are covered here by the experts
Changes in the electrical, power systems in manufacturing, industrial buildings
Several changes to the design of manufacturing and industrial buildings are covered here by electrical, power and lighting experts
Changes to codes, standards in the manufacturing, industrial building
Several changes to the design of manufacturing and industrial buildings are covered here by the experts, with a focus on codes and standards
Changes in the manufacturing, industrial building market
Several changes to the design of manufacturing and industrial buildings are covered here by the experts
Education Session: Low- and Medium-Voltage Electrical Systems
In this session on Oct. 19, 2021, you will learn about the codes and standards regarding electrical system design, understand the basics of a single-line diagram, explore products and systems within the low- and medium-voltage classification, and review buildings in which both low- and medium-voltage electrical systems have been included, and their interaction.
Education Session: How to Select Transfer Switches
By attending this session on Oct. 19, 2021, you will understand the basics of transfer switch selection, including specifying the correct type.
Education Session: Specifying Generator Set Fuel Sources
By attending this course attendees will learn about gaseous generator sets, and how NFPA 110 affects their specifications.
Education Session: How to Design Health Care Power Systems
Emergency power supply systems in hospitals and health care facilities are key aspects of the electrical and power system. Learn how to design and specify power systems in these mission critical facilities by attending this session.
Back to Basics Education Session: Electric Motors
Electrical engineers should understand the basics of motors and how to specify them in various applications. Learn about these basics on Day Five of Fall 2021 Virtual Training Week
Consulting-Specifying Engineer September 2021 issue
Read the September 2021 issue to learn about the 2021 MEP Giants, using BIM in a pandemic and getting boiler design right.
Arc flash mitigation design
Learn design techniques, including pros and cons, that will reduce arc flash incident energy, and more.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer announces 2021 MEP Giants
The 2021 MEP Giants list highlights the top companies in mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection engineering
Fire & Life Safety Systems 2021 Report
This proprietary research study evaluates the use of fire and life safety systems, types of systems specified, total annual dollar amount of systems specified and critical challenges affecting the industry.
How to design electrical systems in government buildings
In this Q&A with multiple experts, learn how to design electrical and power systems in government, state, municipal, federal, correctional and military buildings
How to design controls, automation in government buildings
In this Q&A with multiple experts, learn how to design building automation systems and controls for government, state, municipal, federal, correctional and military buildings
How to design government buildings: HVAC systems
In this Q&A with multiple experts, learn how to design HVAC and plumbing systems government, state, municipal, federal, correctional and military buildings
How to design government buildings sustainably
In this Q&A with multiple experts, learn how to design energy-efficient systems in government, state, municipal, federal, correctional and military buildings
Consulting-Specifying Engineer July/August 2021 issue
Read the July/August 2021 issue to learn about data center supercomputers, hydraulic systems design for high-rise buildings and the 2021 Product of the Year finalists.
How to design government buildings: codes and standards
In this Q&A with multiple experts, learn how to use codes and standards design government, state, municipal, federal, correctional and military buildings
How to design government buildings
In this Q&A with multiple experts, learn how to design government, state, municipal, federal, correctional and military buildings
How pandemics affect HVAC in building design
COVID-19 affected engineers and building professionals’ designs in many ways, including HVAC and plumbing
How pandemics affect building design, codes and standards
COVID-19 affected engineers and building professionals’ designs in many ways, such as codes and standards
How pandemics affect sustainability in a building’s design
COVID-19 affected engineers and building professionals’ designs in many ways, including energy efficiency and sustainability
How pandemics affect automation, controls in building design
COVID-19 affected engineers and building professionals’ designs in many ways, including building automation systems and controls
How pandemics affect electrical, power in building design
COVID-19 affected engineers and building professionals’ designs in many ways, such as electrical, power and lighting systems
How pandemics affect building design
COVID-19 affected engineers and building professionals’ designs in many ways
Consulting-Specifying Engineer June 2021 issue
Read the June 2021 issue to learn about the innovators in industrial manufacturing, chiller energy optimization versus building automation, how pandemics affect building design and more.
Electrical distribution systems webcast
Attend this June 15 webcast for continuing education on electrical distribution systems
Specifying systems for energy efficiency in manufacturing, warehouse buildings
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics facilities need engineering experts to specify various systems to achieve energy efficiency and sustainability
Specifying HVAC systems in manufacturing, warehouse buildings
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics facilities need engineering experts to specify various HVAC and plumbing systems
Specifying fire, life safety systems in manufacturing, warehouse buildings
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics facilities need engineering experts to specify various fire and life safety systems
Specifying electrical systems in manufacturing, warehouse buildings
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics facilities need engineering experts to specify various electrical and power systems
Specifying systems in manufacturing, warehouse buildings to meet codes and standards
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics facilities need engineering experts to specify various systems that meet codes and standards
Specifying systems in manufacturing, warehouse buildings
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics facilities need engineering experts to specify various systems
Specifying BAS in manufacturing, warehouse buildings
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics facilities need engineering experts to specify various building automation systems
Consulting-Specifying Engineer May 2021 issue
Read the May 2021 digital edition to learn about the 40 Under 40 winners and more!
2021 40 Under 40 winners announced
The 2021 40 Under 40 award winners are models of achievement
Toby White joins editorial advisory board
Toby White, PE, LEED AP, from Arup, Boston, has joined the Consulting-Specifying Engineer editorial advisory board
How to design data centers: HVAC systems
An expert panel provides engineering and design tips for HVAC systems in this Q&A
How to design data centers: Codes and standards
An expert panel provides engineering and design tips in this Q&A, including information about codes and standards
How to design data centers: Building automation systems
An expert panel provides engineering and design tips about building automation systems, control and technology in this Q&A
How to design data center electrical and power systems
An expert panel provides engineering and design tips for electrical, power and lighting systems in this Q&A
How to design data center fire, life safety systems
An expert panel provides engineering and design tips for fire and life safety systems in this Q&A
How to design data centers
An expert panel provides engineering and design tips in this Q&A
How to design data centers: Energy efficiency and sustainability
An expert panel provides engineering and design tips to design energy-efficient data centers in this Q&A
Consulting-Specifying Engineer April 2021 issue
Read the April 2021 digital edition to learn about modeling software, wireless lighting systems, how to design data centers, and more.
Best practices for engineering government buildings: Building automation
Designing utilities, public works, airport, mass transit, transportation or other government projects is a big task. Learn how to design automation, controls and technology systems in government buildings.
Best practices for engineering government buildings: Codes and standards
Designing utilities, public works, airport, mass transit, transportation or other government projects is a big task. Learn how to design government buildings using the appropriate codes and standards.
Best practices for engineering government buildings: Electrical and power systems
Designing utilities, public works, airport, mass transit, transportation or other government projects is a big task. Learn how to design electrical, power and lighting in government buildings.
Best practices for engineering government buildings: HVAC and plumbing
Designing utilities, public works, airport, mass transit, transportation or other government projects is a big task. Learn how to design mechanical systems in government buildings.
How HVAC, BAS have changed during COVID-19
In this proprietary research study, respondents provided information on a variety of HVAC and BAS topics, plus details about how COVID-19 has affected their work
Best practices for engineering government buildings: Energy efficiency
Designing utilities, public works, airport, mass transit, transportation or other government projects is a big task. Learn how to design energy-efficient systems in government buildings.
Best practices for engineering government buildings: Fire and life safety
Designing utilities, public works, airport, mass transit, transportation or other government projects is a big task. Learn how to design fire and life safety systems in government buildings.
Best practices for engineering government buildings
Designing utilities, public works, airport, mass transit, transportation or other government projects is a big task. Learn how to design government buildings.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer March 2021 issue
Read the March 2021 digital edition to learn about air handling systems, emergency lighting designs, NFPA 72 and more.
Enhancing learning in K-12 schools: Electrical systems
Students and teachers benefit from many electrical engineering technologies in K-12 schools
Enhancing learning in K-12 schools: Fire and life safety
Students and teachers benefit from many fire and life safety engineering technologies in K-12 schools
Enhancing learning in K-12 schools: HVAC systems
Students and teachers benefit from many air quality and HVAC technologies in K-12 schools
Enhancing learning in K-12 schools via building codes
Students and teachers benefit from many engineering codes and standards in K-12 schools
Enhancing learning in K-12 schools with energy-efficiency buildings
Students and teachers benefit from many engineering technologies in K-12 schools, including sustainable building systems
Enhancing learning in K-12 schools via building automation systems
Students and teachers benefit from many building automation, controls technologies in K-12 schools
Enhancing learning in K-12 schools
Students and teachers benefit from many engineering technologies in K-12 schools
Darren Bruce joins Consulting-Specifying Engineer editorial advisory board
Darren Bruce, PE, LEED AP BD+C, is a director of strategic planning, Mid-Atlantic region, for NV5, Arlington, Va. He joins the Consulting-Specifying Engineer editorial advisory board as a new member
Ben Olejniczak joins Consulting-Specifying Engineer editorial advisory board
Ben Olejniczak, PE, is a senior project engineer, mechanical, with ESD in Chicago. He has joined the Consulting-Specifying Engineer editorial advisory board as a new member
Office buildings focus on air quality, energy efficiency
Designing office buildings in a post-COVID world is a challenging task with engineering variables
Office buildings focus on air quality, energy efficiency with codes and standards
Designing office buildings in a post-COVID world is a challenging task with engineering variables. Learn about codes and standards
Office buildings focus on air quality, energy efficiency: Building automation
Designing office buildings in a post-COVID world is a challenging task with engineering variables; building automation and controls come into play
Office buildings focus on air quality, energy efficiency, electrical systems
Designing office buildings in a post-COVID world is a challenging task with engineering variables. Read about electrical, power and lighting systems
Office buildings focus on air quality, energy efficiency, sustainability
Designing office buildings in a post-COVID world is a challenging task with engineering variables and energy efficiency goals
Office buildings focus on air quality, energy efficiency, fire/life safety
Designing office buildings in a post-COVID world is a challenging task with engineering variables, including fire and life safety systems
Office buildings focus on air quality, energy efficiency, HVAC systems
Designing office buildings in a post-COVID world is a challenging task with engineering variables such as HVAC systems
Consulting-Specifying Engineer January/February 2021 issue
Read the January/February 2021 digital edition to learn about HVAC system design, energy storage systems, office building design and ASHRAE 90.1.
2021 40 Under 40 nomination deadline extended
The nomination deadline for the 40 Under 40 program has been extended to Jan. 29, 2021
Designing flexible, safe labs: Fire and life safety
Safety, budget and flexibility are key factors when designing laboratory and research space
Designing flexible, safe labs: HVAC and plumbing
Safety, budget and flexibility are key factors when designing laboratory and research space
Designing flexible, safe labs
Safety, budget and flexibility are key factors when designing laboratory and research space
Designing flexible, safe labs: Energy efficiency
Safety, budget and flexibility are key factors when designing laboratory and research space
Designing flexible, safe labs: Building automation and controls
Safety, budget and flexibility are key factors when designing laboratory and research space
Designing flexible, safe labs: Codes and standards
Safety, budget and flexibility are key factors when designing laboratory and research space
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID: Sustainability
While COVID-19 has changed many aspects in a health care facility, some things remain identical. Learn about energy efficiency and sustainability
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID: Fire and life safety
While COVID-19 has changed many aspects in a health care facility, some things remain identical, including fire and life safety systems
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID: Codes and standards
While COVID-19 has changed many aspects in a health care facility, some things remain identical; know the codes and standards
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID: HVAC and plumbing
While COVID-19 has changed many aspects of HVAC systems in a health care facility, some things remain identical
Designing, retrofitting automation and controls hospitals during COVID
While COVID-19 has changed many aspects in a health care facility, some things remain identical. Learn about building automation systems and controls
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID: Electrical, power and lighting
While COVID-19 has changed many aspects in a health care facility, some things remain identical. Understand how to design electrical, power and lighting systems
Designing, retrofitting hospitals during COVID
While COVID-19 has changed many aspects in a health care facility, some things remain identical
Students, tech, COVID drive higher ed design fire, life safety design
College and university building design is being driven by student needs, technology and new air quality demands
Students, tech, COVID drive higher ed HVAC design
College and university building design is being driven by student needs, technology and new air quality demands
Students, tech, COVID drive higher ed design of electrical, lighting systems
College and university building design is being driven by student needs, technology and new air quality demands
Students, tech, COVID drive higher ed design of automation and controls
College and university building design is being driven by student needs, technology and new air quality demands
Students, tech, COVID drive higher ed design
College and university building design is being driven by student needs, technology and new air quality demands
Students, tech, COVID drive codes, standards in higher ed design
College and university building design is being driven by student needs, technology and new air quality demands
Students, tech, COVID drive higher ed efficiency design
College and university building design is being driven by student needs, technology and new air quality demands
Basics of building automation in industrial, manufacturing facilities
Industrial and manufacturing facilities have several building automation and controls needs engineers must include in new or retrofit projects
Basics of codes and standards for industrial, manufacturing facility design
Industrial and manufacturing facilities have specialty codes and standards engineers must include in new or retrofit projects
Basics of industrial, manufacturing facility design: Electrical, power and lighting
Industrial and manufacturing facilities have specialty electrical and lighting needs engineers must include in new or retrofit projects
Basics of HVAC, plumbing systems for industrial, manufacturing facilities
Industrial and manufacturing facilities have specialty HVAC and plumbing needs engineers must include in new or retrofit projects
Basics of industrial, manufacturing facility design
Industrial and manufacturing facilities have specialty needs engineers must include in new or retrofit projects
Basics of industrial, manufacturing facility fire, life safety system design
Industrial and manufacturing facilities have specialty fire and life safety system needs engineers must include in new or retrofit projects
Basics of energy efficiency for industrial, manufacturing facility design
Industrial and manufacturing facilities have specialty energy efficiency and sustainability needs engineers must include in new or retrofit projects
Best practices for designing fire, life safety in government buildings
Learn how to specify fire and life safety systems for government and military buildings
Best practices for designing electrical, power and lighting in government buildings
Learn how to specify electrical, power and lighting systems for government and military buildings
Best practices for designing government buildings sustainably
Learn how to specify sustainable, energy-efficient systems for government and military buildings
Best practices for designing government buildings using codes and standards
Learn how to specify systems for government and military buildings by referencing the correct codes and standards
Best practices for designing government buildings: Automation, controls and technology
Learn how to specify automation, controls and technology systems for government and military buildings
Best practices for designing HVAC systems in government buildings
Learn how to specify HVAC systems for government and military buildings
Best practices for designing government buildings
Learn how to specify systems for government and military buildings
Consulting-Specifying Engineer June 2020 Issue
Read the June 2020 digital edition to learn about NFPA 99, maintaining health care facilities and how engineers are responding to COVID-19.
How is COVID-19 affecting retail, restaurants? Electrical, power and lighting are discussed
With consumers frequently enjoying delivered meals and shopping for goods online, brick-and-mortar restaurants and retail structures need to be more advanced in their power, electrical and lighting systems to compete
How is COVID-19 affecting retail, restaurants? Read about building automation, controls
With consumers frequently enjoying delivered meals and shopping for goods online, brick-and-mortar restaurants and retail structures need to have more advanced building automation systems than ever to compete
How is COVID-19 affecting retail, restaurants? Learn about fire, life safety
With consumers frequently enjoying delivered meals and shopping for goods online, brick-and-mortar restaurants and retail structures need to maintain fire and life safety standards
How is COVID-19 affecting retail, restaurants? Updates on HVAC and plumbing
With consumers frequently enjoying delivered meals and shopping for goods online, HVAC and plumbing systems need to be robust in brick-and-mortar restaurants and retail structures
How is COVID-19 affecting retail, restaurants? Learn about codes and standards
With consumers frequently enjoying delivered meals and shopping for goods online, brick-and-mortar restaurants and retail structures need to be more advanced than ever to compete
How is COVID-19 affecting retail, restaurants?
With consumers frequently enjoying delivered meals and shopping for goods online, brick-and-mortar restaurants and retail structures need to be more advanced than ever to compete
How is COVID-19 affecting retail, restaurants? Learn about energy conservation
With consumers frequently enjoying delivered meals and shopping for goods online, brick-and-mortar restaurants and retail structures need to be more advanced and energy-efficient than ever to compete
Warehouse, manufacturing facilities go high-tech: Building automation and controls
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics buildings are more than simple boxy structures used to make products and store them before they move onto their next destination. Engineers working find these facilities can be as complex and advanced as any other building. What’s more, factors like increased interest in online shopping and demand to have desired products yesterday are boosting demand for these projects.
Warehouse, manufacturing facilities go high-tech: Sustainability and energy efficiency
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics buildings are more than simple boxy structures used to make products and store them before they move onto their next destination. Engineers working find these facilities can be as complex and advanced as any other building
COVID-19 state of the engineering industry: Part 3
Three things you need to know about the engineering industry right now
Warehouse, manufacturing facilities go high-tech: HVAC
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics buildings are more than simple boxy structures used to make products and store them before they move onto their next destination. HVAC and plumbing systems are complex, and require specialized design
Warehouse, manufacturing facilities go high-tech: Fire and life safety
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics buildings are more than simple boxy structures used to make products and store them before they move onto their next destination. Fire and life safety systems can be as complex and advanced as any other building
Warehouse, manufacturing facilities go high-tech: Electrical and power
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics buildings are more than simple boxy structures used to make products and store them before they move onto their next destination. Electrical, power and lighting systems add another layer of complexity
Warehouse, manufacturing facilities go high-tech: Codes and standards
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics buildings are more than simple boxy structures used to make products and store them before they move onto their next destination. Engineers find these codes and standards can be as complex and advanced as any other building
Warehouse, manufacturing facilities go high-tech
Warehouse, manufacturing and logistics buildings are more than simple boxy structures used to make products and store them before they move onto their next destination. Engineers working find these facilities can be as complex and advanced as any other building. What’s more, factors like increased interest in online shopping and demand to have desired products yesterday are boosting demand for these projects.
Consulting-Specifying Engineer May 2020 Issue
Read the May 2020 digital edition to learn about the 40 Under 40 winners as well as stories about smoke control, critical power systems and battling COVID-19.
2020 40 Under 40 winners announced
These 2020 40 Under 40 winners have what it takes to lead the building industry to a higher level
Staying educated during COVID-19: State of the consulting engineering industry, part 2
Consulting engineers must attend continuing education sessions to stay involved, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Amara Rozgus
COVID-19 state of the consulting engineering industry: Part 1
Consulting engineers have been keeping busy during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Amara Rozgus
Data centers achieve a new level of high-tech: HVAC systems
Designing solutions for data center clients — whether hyperscale or colocation facilities — requires advanced engineering knowledge
Data centers achieve a new level of high-tech: Fire and life safety
Designing solutions for data center clients — whether hyperscale or colocation facilities — requires advanced engineering knowledge
Data centers achieve a new level of high-tech: Codes and standards
Designing solutions for data center clients — whether hyperscale or colocation facilities — requires advanced engineering knowledge
Data centers achieve a new level of high-tech: Energy efficiency
Designing solutions for data center clients — whether hyperscale or colocation facilities — requires advanced engineering knowledge
Data centers achieve a new level of high-tech: Electrical and power systems
Designing solutions for data center clients — whether hyperscale or colocation facilities — requires advanced engineering knowledge
Data centers achieve a new level of high-tech: Controls and building automation
Designing solutions for data center clients — whether hyperscale or colocation facilities — requires advanced engineering knowledge
Data centers achieve a new level of high-tech
Designing solutions for data center clients — whether hyperscale or colocation facilities — requires advanced engineering knowledge
How to design K-12 schools: Fire, life safety systems
With increasingly complex systems and technology coming into play, work on modern K-12 projects is anything but elementary
How to design K-12 schools: HVAC, plumbing systems
With increasingly complex systems and technology coming into play, work on modern K-12 projects is anything but elementary
How to design K-12 schools: Sustainable design
With increasingly complex systems and technology coming into play, work on modern K-12 projects is anything but elementary
How to design K-12 schools: Electrical, power and lighting systems
With increasingly complex systems and technology coming into play, work on modern K-12 projects is anything but elementary
How to design K-12 schools: How codes and standards affect design
With increasingly complex systems and technology coming into play, work on modern K-12 projects is anything but elementary
How to design K-12 schools: Building automation and controls
With increasingly complex systems and technology coming into play, work on modern K-12 projects is anything but elementary
How to design K-12 schools
With increasingly complex systems and technology coming into play, work on modern K-12 projects is anything but elementary
What’s so special about office buildings? Learn about electrical and lighting solutions
Office buildings are complex structures containing automated features, energy-saving designs, high-tech equipment and other components as advanced as you’d find in any other state-of-the-art project. Electrical, power and lighting systems are at the forefront
What’s so special about office buildings? Learn about codes and standards
Office buildings are complex structures containing automated features, energy-saving designs, high-tech equipment and other components as advanced as you’d find in any other state-of-the-art project; it is vital to understand codes and standards
What’s so special about office buildings? Learn about fire and life safety systems
Office buildings are complex structures containing automated features, energy-saving designs, high-tech equipment and other components as advanced as you’d find in any other state-of-the-art project. Fire protection engineers play a key role
What’s so special about office buildings? Learn about HVAC and plumbing
Office buildings are complex structures containing automated features, energy-saving designs, high-tech equipment and other components as advanced as you’d find in any other state-of-the-art project. Read this for details on HVAC system and plumbing, piping and pumps
What’s so special about office buildings? Learn about sustainability, energy efficiency
Office buildings are complex structures containing automated features, energy-saving designs, high-tech equipment and other components as advanced as you’d find in any other state-of-the-art project. Read on for details about energy efficiency and sustainability
What’s so special about office buildings? Learn about automation and controls
Office buildings are complex structures containing automated features, energy-saving designs, high-tech equipment and other components as advanced as you’d find in any other state-of-the-art project. Building automation and controls play a key role
What’s so special about office buildings?
Office buildings are complex structures containing automated features, energy-saving designs, high-tech equipment and other components as advanced as you’d find in any other state-of-the-art project
Lab, research facility design: Codes and standards
Learn tips on how to design labs and research facilities — some of the most high-tech buildings around
Lab, research facility design: Electrical, power and lighting
Learn tips on how to design labs and research facilities — some of the most high-tech buildings around
Lab, research facility design: Building automation and controls
Learn tips on how to design labs and research facilities — some of the most high-tech buildings around
Lab, research facility design: HVAC and plumbing
Learn tips on how to design labs and research facilities — some of the most high-tech buildings around
Lab, research facility design: Fire, life safety
Learn tips on how to design labs and research facilities — some of the most high-tech buildings around