What’s the right HVAC system for your building?
Choosing the right HVAC system for your building may not be an easy task, complicated by the fact that there is no “right” answer. There are many types of HVAC … Continue reading “What’s the right HVAC system for your building?”
Standing Out as a Professional
In an engineering firm, professionalism is key to earning the trust of clients. Professional engineers are hired because of a distinct skillset earned through years of education and experience. Professional … Continue reading “Standing Out as a Professional”
Planning for MEP System Capital and Operating Expenses
Understanding the costs of conducting business is critical to the profitability of that business. One aspect that is often overlooked is the maintenance and replacement of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing … Continue reading “Planning for MEP System Capital and Operating Expenses”
Why Hire an Engineer?
Why hire an engineer? Are they necessary? The answer is, not so simple at times. Law stipulates that a professional must design certain projects — healthcare facilities, high-hazard buildings, and … Continue reading “Why Hire an Engineer?”
The Importance of Building Envelope Testing
Energy codes have advanced to the point where small breaches in envelope integrity can lead to claims of HVAC size insufficiency. Each version of energy codes reduces building energy use … Continue reading “The Importance of Building Envelope Testing”
Old Forester Distillery – The Importance of Collaboration
The recently completed Old Forester Distillery is a testament to the need for collaboration throughout the design and construction process. This project combines historical construction, customer experience, sophisticated industrial processes, … Continue reading “Old Forester Distillery – The Importance of Collaboration”
A Q&A with Ben Gries, President, Kerr-Greulich Engineers, Inc.
Ben Gries took over the reins at Kerr-Greulich as President in January of 2017. With a year under his belt leading the now 35-year old company, Ben took a little … Continue reading “A Q&A with Ben Gries, President, Kerr-Greulich Engineers, Inc.”
Design Summary Data and what it means to building owners and occupants
As engineers, we must make assumptions and estimations as part of the design process. Unfortunately, we don’t always get to explain or discuss our assumptions with the people who are … Continue reading “Design Summary Data and what it means to building owners and occupants”
Egress Model Video
Fire Protection Engineers use egress models to simulate occupants exiting a building during emergencies. The results are analyzed to determine the time required to evacuate buildings. This software allows engineers … Continue reading “Egress Model Video”
Fire Model Video
Fire Protection Engineers use Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) modeling, such as the Fire Dynamics Simulator (FDS) to simulate smoke and heat transfer during various fire scenarios. This software allows engineers … Continue reading “Fire Model Video”
