Commissioning: Bridging the gap between construction and operations

Commissioning: Bridging the gap between construction and operations

  Focusing on operational and energy conservation deliverables during the design can save money and time during the lifetime of the building. Specifying metering and trending during the design and establishing trends during construction allows the building to build the framework for ongoing monitoring. Commissioning can be leveraged as the gateway between construction and operations…

Top 5 Things to know about EV charging infrastructure

Top 5 Things to know about EV charging infrastructure

1. Successful projects start with a strong knowledge of local conditions. A local engineering team can provide a strong working knowledge of a region’s physical, political, regulatory, economic, and demographic factors. In-person support and awareness of local zoning restrictions, plan development, review processes, and codes and ordinances allow for a smooth permitting process. Familiarity with…

Researchers to holistically assess buildings’ thermal resilience, sustainability

Researchers to holistically assess buildings’ thermal resilience, sustainability

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — As the frequency and severity of both heat waves and extreme cold weather events increase across the United States, assessing how well a structure can handle extreme temperatures — known as thermal resilience — becomes critical, according to Penn State Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering Julian Wang. With a four-year, $500,000 National Science Foundation grant, a…

How will the rise of medtail impact hospital design and construction?

How will the rise of medtail impact hospital design and construction?

Medtail facility insights Medtail can be seen as a quick and easy way for patients to obtain medical services without going to a hospital or doctor’s office. Changes in medical care, including telehealth, have driven the design of health care facilities in different directions. As shoppers navigate the parking lot of their favorite retail area,…