Plumbing, Pumping
Focus on specialty structures: HVAC and plumbing
Sports arenas, historical buildings, theaters and other specialty buildings require unique HVAC and plumbing engineering design
Sponsored Content: Xylem pumps ready for DOE compliance
Bell & Gossett became the nation’s first pump brand to achieve and exceed efficiency targets for clean-water pumps set forth by the U.S. Department of Energy.
Government facility design: Codes and standards
Consulting engineers are working on government, state, municipal, federal, correctional and military buildings
Government facility design: HVAC and plumbing
Consulting engineers are working on government, state, municipal, federal, correctional and military buildings
Retail, restaurant and mixed-use facilities: Codes and standards
What are the trickiest aspects of retail, restaurant and mixed-use projects and what trends lie ahead? Read on for solid advice from experienced professionals.
Backflow preventer
The Connected Backflow transmits real-time relief water discharge data 24/7 via a secure web portal. You can opt in to text or email alerts and be notified immediately of relief valve discharge and can monitor the situation and react instantly.
Three engineering trends shaping the hospitality market
When approaching projects within the hospitality industry, engineering consultants must weigh the wants and needs of many different stakeholders
First active chilled beams in acute care patient rooms
With a 60-year history of excellence in patient care, Cone Health naturally prioritized occupant safety and comfort while reducing energy costs for its new 240,644 square foot North Tower.
Carbon footprint reduced by 68%, potable water use by over 125 million gallons/year
Designed for a peak load of 28,000 tons of cooling and 350 mmbtu/hr heating, the new systems replace a fossil fuel CHP plant with electric drive heat recovery chillers.
Planning multifamily dwellings: HVAC and plumbing
Multifamily dwellings are fascinating projects with unique HVAC needs. In essence, they could be considered giant people storage facilities for different stages of life. College dormitories, for example, contain young adults in their late teens and early twenties. Assisted living facilities hold people in their later years. However, engineers know these structures are more than just simply boxes to keep human beings in. They’re as complex and varied as the people inside.