Selecting Packaged Rooftop Units
Small packaged rooftop units usually have the following components; a DX cooling section (DX stands for Direct EXpansion and refers
Category: MEP
What’s the Difference Between NFPA 13R and NFPA 13?
While we typically have a fire sprinkler consultant on the design team for our projects, there are some key things
Electrical Panel Locations- A Guide for Placement
Electrical Panel Locations Often during the schematic design process, the question comes up from time to time regarding acceptable locations
Small Chilled Water Systems
Do you own or operate a building with a small chilled water system? Are you currently part of a design
Retrofit Roof Top Mechanical Units
I just completed a job that involved placing a new roof top mechanical unit at an existing commercial building. The
New Innovative Plumbing Techniques Reach Denver
According to the Denver Post, Colorado is the “the second-fastest growing state in the U.S.,” with migration to the state
Understanding Xcel Design Requirements for Transformer Rooms
There are several design requirements that must be met in order to provide a transformer room within the building for
Architect Project Delivery with Design Build Mechanical and Electrical
In a traditional design/bid/build project delivery the architect hires the engineers and the engineering drawings are part of the bid
Locating Plumbing Fixtures on Exterior Walls
As a Colorado engineer, I see many cases of plumbing fixtures being located on exterior walls. This may not be
Fire Resistance Treatments for Wood
Not all fire resistance treatments for wood are the same. Over the past few months, I have been learning about
The Clubhouse at Fairway Villas for Oakwood Homes
In the clubhouse, there is an exercise room, multi-purpose rooms for the many clubs and planned activities, kitchen/bar, dining area,
What in the World is a Ufer Ground?
In EVstudio’s structural engineering practice this question comes up almost every week. In contemporary construction, a ufer is a concrete
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