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The MEP systems are designed for function and organized to highlight the practical application of engineering in everyday buildings.
May 1, 2023
The University of Texas, Dallas Engineering and Computer Science West Building highlights the specialty plumbing systems and fixtures within the building by putting engineering systems on display. Read on to discover how engineers designed the MEP systems.
Engineering firm uses tankless water heating to help developer achieve eco-friendly objectives.
May 1, 2023
When a developer locked in the service providers to design and build Via Sol, a new 217-unit sustainable apartment community in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, he took collaboration to a new level.
Many provisions of the 2021 Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code concerning radiant heating and cooling have not appeared in model codes before.
May 1, 2023
In Part 2 of a three-part series, learn how the Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code provides standards for radiant heating and cooling, including snow- and ice-melting systems.
Engineering supports real-world learning at Virginia Commonwealth University’s College of Health Professions.
May 1, 2023
The Virginia Commonwealth University opened its eight-story, 154,000-gross-square-foot College of Health Professions building in 2019. Read on to learn how Mueller Associates provided MEP and fire protection system engineering services for the health-care building’s design.
Thermal energy networks, wastewater energy transfer and phase change materials are three technologies that can further our decarbonization and electrification work. Read on to see how they work together.
After 20 years, this simple system is serving us well: permitting fire protection professionals to properly identify and install fire sprinklers.
May 1, 2023
More than two decades ago, NFPA 13 required alpha-numeric markings on all fire sprinklers. Read on to learn the history of these markings, called sprinkler identification numbers, and how they are used today.
Toxic and corrosive chlorine levels are used to decontaminate water piping in buildings; the industry has no standard specifically for dealing with this subject.
The International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Plumbing Code contain sections addressing flushing and chlorine disinfection of potable water distribution systems. However, no industry standards tell plumbing professionals how to do it.
In his role, Baldwin oversees the design engineering team responsible for engineering processes, product design, and compliance on both domestic and international fronts.
This on-demand course provides an overview of ethics, the importance of ethics to engineers, and the ethical obligations of a fire protection engineer.