COVID-19 affected engineers and building professionals’ designs in many ways. Consulting-Specifying Engineer hosted an MEP Round Table to discuss how the pandemic affects building design. Kevin Miller provided valuable insight on the topic as a member of this round table.
Read MoreWhen designing backup, standby and emergency power systems for mission critical facilities, there are several considerations beyond NFPA 70: National Electrical Code and other building code requirements that must be addressed.
Read MoreEngineers should know the design concepts for selecting and sizing transformers, uninterruptible power supplies and switchgear to help achieve energy efficiency in various facilities, including data centers, hospitals and other buildings that require this equipment.
Read MoreAs the industry continues to gain momentum in wireless control solutions, what is the future of lighting controls in critical applications such as a health care environment?
Read MoreElectrical engineers must understand the specific owner project requirements for the building’s power systems and ensure that the generator specification and system topologies meet all those requirements for cost, construction schedule, component performance and system maintainability.
Learn about multiple energy-saving strategies - such as temperature and pressure reset and valve strategies - achievable through the use of a building automation system.
Read MoreCertus is proud to be recognized by CSE Magazine as an expert in hospital and health care facility design.
Read MoreSafety is a top priority in a building’s electrical system design. Check out this article published in CSE Magazine.
Read MorePresenters from the critical power webcast on Dec. 11, 2018, answer questions left unaddressed during the live presentation.
Read MoreThe electrical engineer is responsible for designing power distribution systems for buildings. Understanding the full circuit-protection requirements will enable the engineer to design the safest and most reliable electrical distribution systems for buildings.
Read MoreVarious codes and standards address airflow distribution and locations of returns in different types of spaces. This session will present the reality of different airflow distribution strategies with a focus on infection prevention.
Read MoreNFPA 92: Standard for Smoke Control Systems provides fire protection engineers with guidance for the design and testing of smoke control systems.
Read MoreHealth care expansion-renovation projects pose many challenges, including designing a mechanical-electrical-plumbing (MEP) system that integrates existing, renovated and new building components; minimizing construction impacts on operations, revenue and patient care; and scheduling to enable timely commissioning, state licensing inspections and re-occupancy.
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