Advanced Engineering Consultants: OSU Kunz-Brundige Franklin County Extension Building
Automation, controls; electrical, power; energy, sustainability; fire, life safety; HVAC, mechanical; plumbing, piping; technology/communications; educational facility; laboratory; and new construction
CDM Smith: University of Connecticut, On-Call MEP/Life Safety & Fire Protection, Cooling Tower
Electrical, power; fire, life safety; cooling tower; and system replacement
Leach Wallace Associates Inc.: University of Maryland Medical System,Capital Region Medical Center
Automation, controls; electrical, power; energy, sustainability; fire, life safety; HVAC, mechanical; lighting; plumbing, piping; health care facility; and new construction
McKinstry: Washington State University Everett
Automation, controls; electrical, power; energy, sustainability; fire, life safety; HVAC, mechanical; lighting; plumbing, piping; educational facility; and new construction
Spectrum Engineers: University of Utah Campus Wide Electrical Infrastructure Upgrade
Utilities; public works; transportation; electrical, power; energy; and electrical infrastructure upgrade
Case study: Using the design-build approach for increased value
The team pursued an integrated project delivery (IPD) approach for a Chicago college, incorporating trade subcontractors for assistance in the detailed design effort and using the request for proposal (RFP) submission’s preliminary design as the guideline for performance-based design.
Project Showcase: University of Chicago Ophthalmology Clinic
The University of Chicago Ophthalmology Clinic is being expanded while remaining operational. The current mechanical, electrical, and fan systems are all being upgraded during the project.
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, April 2-8
Overlooked ASHRAE 90.1 requirements, emergency lighting best practices, HVAC and lighting controls integration, and designing efficient schools were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's most clicked articles from last week, April 2-8. Were you out last week? You can catch up here.
Your questions answered: K-12 schools and colleges/universities
The March 29, 2018, “HVAC: Schools (K-12 and colleges/universities)” webcast presenters addressed questions not covered during the live event.
Designing efficient K-12 schools: Sustainable buildings/energy efficiency
In a digital age, children across the U.S. are more technologically advanced than ever—and they require educational facilities that can keep up. Here, engineers with experience working on K-12 schools share views on sustainable buildings and energy efficiency.