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The average total compensation in 2023 was about $142,400. Courtesy: Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Research December 17, 2024

Compensation pressures remain a challenge

The recent salary survey shows increasing compensation with hiring and workload challenges

By Amara Rozgus
Figure 4: Variable frequency drive cable test stand diagram. Courtesy: Southwire
Research September 6, 2024

Top 5 Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles: August 30-September 6, 2024

Top Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles this week covered topics including MEP Giants, CPVC piping and efficient heat transfers

By Anna Steingruber
Top 10 2024 MEP Giants by rank
Research September 3, 2024

The 2024 MEP Giants get a big paycheck this year

The 2024 MEP Giants firms increased revenue substantially

By Amara Rozgus, Editor-in-Chief and Amanda Pelliccione, Research Director
Research September 3, 2024

One-quarter of MEP Giants finalized a deal last year

Although cooling from record highs, M&A activity by the 2024 MEP Giants remained robust

By Nick Belitz
Figure 1: According to respondents of the Consulting-Specifying Engineer HVAC & Mechanical Systems: Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) research study, the use of refrigerants is a top challenge faced by survey respondents. VRFs also pose questions about cost and compatibility. Courtesy: Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Research June 19, 2024

Ten things mechanical engineers should know about VRF systems

The results of this exclusive research study provide insights into the variable refrigerant flow (VRF) market

By Amara Rozgus
Figure 1: According to respondents of the Consulting-Specifying Engineer HVAC & Mechanical Systems: Rooftop Units (RTUs) research study, the 2022 edition of ASHRAE 90.1: Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings is the most commonly used. Courtesy: Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Research May 29, 2024

Report shows opportunities and challenges in RTU market

The 2024 rooftop unit (RTU) research study highlights the most important factors for mechanical engineers

By Amara Rozgus
Figure 1: The age of survey respondents continues to remain on the older side; most respondents are older than 40. The average age of this year’s respondents is 50, a slight drop from last year’s 51 years old. Courtesy: Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Research January 4, 2024

Dive into the details of the latest engineering salary survey

Respondents to the 2022 salary study were paid better and mostly satisfied with their jobs

By Amara Rozgus and Amanda McLeman
Money-related issues rose to the top of the list of challenges that affect the future of electrical and power systems. Courtesy: Consulting-Specifying Engineer
Research November 21, 2023

How engineers expect tech to change, proven systems to remain

Research report confirms power generation, EV charging stations to grow while traditional electrical system technologies remain ubiquitous

By Consulting-Specifying Engineer