Check out the best engineering articles from 2025

Power, HVAC, business trends, emergency lighting and control systems topped the list of articles for 2025.

The top five Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles of 2025 collectively highlight several aspects of engineering. Click on each headline to read the full article.

1. What you need to know about the types of standby power systems

Ensuring adequate backup power is crucial for safeguarding personnel safety and enhancing the resilience of facility operations during interruptions.

2. What engineers should know about boilers versus heat pumps

This article explores key technical, operational and design considerations in comparing boilers and heat pumps for hydronic heating systems, with a focus on climate adaptability, efficiency and cost.

3. Commissioning Giants earn even more in 2025

The 2025 Commissioning Giants earned $993.4 million, an increase over last year.

4. Do you know the requirements for emergency lighting systems?

Emergency lighting requirements derive from provisions of various building codes. Requirements are complex and can be difficult for an electrical engineer to locate in the heat of battle.

5. Mapping out the key elements for an ICS replacement

Is your client’s industrial control system (ICS) becoming a liability to their operations? Learn how to effectively plan and execute a successful ICS replacement.

Amara Rozgus, Editor-in-Chief
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Amara Rozgus is the Editor-in-Chief