Coronavirus, COVID-19
Responding to the COVID-19 pandemic alongside a Central North Carolina hospital system
The need for more space, more staff, more equipment, and more specialized spaces led to an all-hands-on-deck approach to helping WakeMed prepare for the surge in COVID-19 patients.
Four ways to unshackle the supply chain
COVID-19 has caused many supply chain challenges, but being proactive and aggressive can help manufacturers reduce potential headaches. Four tips are highlighted.
Design priorities in a health pandemic
A recent Request for Proposals shows how architects and engineers will use their design skills in the era of COVID-19.
Designing HVAC systems to combat pandemics
HVAC systems are designed more effectively to meet COVID-19 needs
Adventures in Antarctica
COVID has reached Antarctica, and HVAC systems are being pushed everywhere
Defining system integrity: Applying resilience to plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems
The events of the last 18 months make clear that clients need design leaders who consider challenges beyond code requirements and evaluate risks against budget.
Engineering mitigations limit infection from COVID-19
Ultraviolet germicidal irradiance (UVGI) has the ability to make buildings and indoor spaces healthier for their occupants by significantly reducing the spread of COVID-19 and future airborne respiratory viruses.
Investing in indoor air quality
There is a growing demand for engineers to evaluate and design ventilation and filtration systems as part of the reopening phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to use UVGI to mitigate airborne pathogens
UVGI can be an effective means to mitigate spread of airborne pathogens if selected and installed correctly
Applying UVGI in health care HVAC systems
The importance of and attention to cleaner air for patients and staff is ever-increasing. This reviews UVGI system effectiveness, capabilities and application to provide cleaner and safer air in the health care environment