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Top five benefits of HVAC and lighting control integration
System integration results in increased energy efficiency, lower costs, and overall enhanced design. » more
Engineering Week: Changing the Conversation Around Engineering
Engineering is no longer exclusively for people who love science and math. Engineering can be a fulfilling career for creative types as well. » more
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, March 26-April 1
ASHRAE 90.1 compliance, specifying AHUs, designing electrical rooms, critical power, and overlooked ASHRAE 90.1 requirements were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most clicked articles from last week, March 26-April 1. Were... » more
Sponsored Content: Special Report: Building Electrical Safety by Design
Learn what plant professionals consider to be today’s top safety concerns and how technology can help them comply with regulations while ensuring peak plant productivity.
Weekly merger, acquisition, deal update: March 30
This week Morrissey Goodale reported six deals in the U.S. and one international deal involving companies from Canada and the United Kingdom. » more
We are Open, Sorry for the Inconvenience
Open systems are often locked by manufacturers and system integrators in order to maintain a competitive advantage, but that is antithetical to their intended purpose. » more
Best practices for emergency lighting
Explore how to implement safe, code-compliant, and cost-effective emergency lighting systems. » more
Case study: Emergency lighting design
Different lighting layouts can achieve code-required illumination, but there is variation in cost and maintenance. » more
Using NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 to ensure fire-safe structures
NFPA 3 and NFPA 4 address commissioning and integration of fire protection and life safety systems. It’s critical to review and implement these standards to increase the building’s safety. » more
Wellness and productivity headline design features at Gensler’s new San Diego studio
Many design considerations went into designing the new Gensler studio in downtown San Diego. There was a focus on creating a human-centric space, as well as an effort to construct an efficient office. » more
Code of ethics
Learning about products and manufacturers is important, but how far should the relationship go? » more
Examples of projects that used NFPA 3 and 4
If NFPA 3 and 4 are implemented by building owners, compliance will greatly increase the chances that they will not have a serious fire that impacts the occupants and viability of their property. » more
Case study: HVAC and lighting control integration
Energy efficiency was a key driver when designing the fit-out of a company’s North American headquarters. » more
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... » more
Project in Progress: Apex Friendship Middle School March 2018 update
The project is on track for its grand opening in August. » more
Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer Articles, March 19-25
ASHRAE 90.1 compliance, Lean principles of design-build, designing electrical rooms, NFPA 101 in hospitals, and critical power were Consulting-Specifying Engineer's five most clicked articles from last week, March 19-25. Were... » more
Sponsored Content: How Products are Making Improvements in Safety with Design-First Thinking
Learn how Prevention through Design is leading to revolutionary new electrical safety products that simplify operations, reduce risk, and increase productivity. » more
Designing efficient K-12 schools: Fire/life safety
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 fire/life... » more
Designing efficient K-12 schools: HVAC
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 HVAC. » more
LED surface mount luminaire
MPulse is an architectural LED surface mount luminaire with a 45-degree adjustable head that enables it to be applied as an open face or cutoff fixture.
We are all designers
The fields of construction, architecture, and engineering are merging. There are many factors that affect building design, and modern engineering challenges the way traditional design is segmented. » more
Project in Progress: Apex Friendship Middle School November 2017 update
Dewberry is making a lot of progress. Mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work is now being done onsite. » more
