Checklists Can Make or Break a Project
Every day we make countless decisions both at work and at home. At work, did we include everything in our calculations, does our design meet the required codes, have we … Continue reading “Checklists Can Make or Break a Project”
The Importance of Synchronous Design
According to Merriam-Webster, the definition of synchronous is: happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time. This is an expectation that has arisen in our lifetime. The world seems … Continue reading “The Importance of Synchronous Design”
Communication Delivers Value to Our Clients
What is the difference between an engineer and a marketing professional? Maybe not as much as you’d think. Engineers must translate simple requests into complex designs and engineering solutions. Marketing … Continue reading “Communication Delivers Value to Our Clients”
Evaluations, Maintenance and Upgrades Lead to Longevity
Recently, our firm was contacted to assist with an HVAC evaluation for a dormitory at a university in an adjoining state. The building was constructed in the early 1960s when … Continue reading “Evaluations, Maintenance and Upgrades Lead to Longevity”
Consulting Engineering – What Does That Mean?
Over the past 25 years, I have been asked countless times by family, friends, and clients, “What do you do as a consulting engineer?” A consulting engineering by definition is: … Continue reading “Consulting Engineering – What Does That Mean?”
The Secret Sauce to a Satisfied Building Owner
An experienced MEP firm understands the impacts that we have on a building and the building owner. This starts at design, continues throughout construction and the maintenance of the building. … Continue reading “The Secret Sauce to a Satisfied Building Owner”
Building Systems – Always Phased
There is one chance in a building’s life to have all systems addressed at once; that is during its original design and construction. After that point, any renovation, replacement, or … Continue reading “Building Systems – Always Phased”
Why Do We Need Project Managers?
Why do I need a Project Manager in my consultant’s office? In today’s world, a Project Manager (PM) is a necessary member of your engineering team because of the evolving … Continue reading “Why Do We Need Project Managers?”
Do you need a property condition assessment?
One of the biggest risks when buying a building is unforeseen problems with the property. Of those unforeseen issues, the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) systems represent a significant risk. … Continue reading “Do you need a property condition assessment?”
How much energy should your building use?
How much energy should your building use? Is its usage comparable to similar buildings? How can you reduce it? These are relative questions and sometimes hard to quantify and assess, … Continue reading “How much energy should your building use?”
