Commissioning
Commissioning is the process of testing a mechanical, electrical, plumbing or fire protection system to ensure it functions as designed. Commissioning can occur on both new and existing buildings and comes in many different forms. Featured articles include insights on the 2023 Commissioning Giants and how to design electrical systems.
Codes & Standards
Codes and standards are sets of rules and guidelines that are developed and maintained by professional organizations, government agencies and other bodies to ensure the safety, quality and effectiveness of products, services and processes. Featured articles include stories on HVAC codes and standards: cooling and energy efficiency, how to design medical buildings: Codes and standards, […]
Lighting & Lighting Controls
Lighting and lighting controls might seem simple, but for the consulting-specifying engineer, there is more to them than meets the eye. Successful implementation requires a great deal of knowledge about their energy properties, but also how they fit with the many codes and standards required from different buildings. Featured articles include designing lighting control systems […]
Electrical & Power
Electrical and power generation are at the heart of many projects for specifying engineers. Knowing the standards behind them is key to success. This helpful eBook from Consulting-Specifying Engineer will provide information on why decarbonization, ESG initiatives are a bigger priority for building owners, harmonics solutions for water and wastewater applications, critical power: hospital electrical systems […]
Product of the Year Nominees 2024
Download this eBook to see which products are nominees in the eight categories. Cast your votes before April 12, 2024 to make sure that your favorites have a chance to take home the gold.
2024 Trade Show Report: AHR Expo
The AHR Expo brings together manufacturers & suppliers of all sizes & specialties to share ideas and showcase the future of HVACR technology. It’s the industry’s best place for OEMs, engineers, contractors, facility operators, architects, educators, and other professionals to experience everything new in HVACR and build the vital relationships that grow businesses and careers.
Hospitals and Healthcare Facilities
Hospitals and healthcare facilities require special codes and designs to keep operations running smoothly at all times because of the delicate work being performed inside these facilities. Featured articles in this eBook include how to design mechanical fire protection system coordination and integration, health care building energy efficiency design model shifts, how operating room designs […]
Plumbing, Piping & Pumps
Mechanical, plumbing and fire protection engineers need to keep plumbing, piping and pumping systems in mind when designing buildings. Their impact runs deep and serves as the lifeblood for how well a building’s mechanical and fire systems operate. Featured content in this eBook include creating better HVAC systems in old laboratories and university buildings, three ways to […]
EV Charging
Electric vehicles (EVs) are growing in popularity and the components and technology powering the battery are becoming more sophisticated and efficient. Featured articles in this eBook include automation and sustainability driving design and a video on electric rate structures.
Educational Facilities
When it comes to designing educational facilities, consulting engineers face many challenges they wouldn’t encounter in a normal project. They are often time-sensitive as well as having to deal with many different codes and standards. Featured articles in this eBook include HVAC design considerations and solutions for unique university spaces, Princeton University’s geo-exchange/heating hot water […]