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The project will provide high-performance heating and cooling to the 400,000-square-foot Jerry E. Abramson terminal building.
December 4, 2023
As a part of its $400 million SDF Next Program, the Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is installing a high-performance heating and cooling system to conserve energy and reduce its carbon footprint. The program is targeting a 45 percent overall energy reduction.
Leadership and mentorship are key aspects of this year’s Engineer of the Year. Congratulations to Robb Risani, PE, CPD, LEED AP, ASSE 6060, associate principal at Arup in New York City.
Robb A. Risani likes to lead by example, so if he says he’s going to do something, he does it, which is why people can depend and rely on him to get the job done.
IAPMO published its “Manual for Recommended Practice for Medical Gas Resiliency,” a comprehensive report for all health-care facilities. It provides a framework for creating and maintaining resilient and reliable medical gas systems, ensuring patients receive the necessary care, even in challenging circumstances.
Performance reviews can be stressful for employees — and their managers. To alleviate the stress, discuss their performance throughout the year. Listen to what they need to be successful, even if you don’t agree. You’ll retain more employees if you help in their professional growth.
This foundational step in the design process is crucial, paving the way for an effective, responsive and dependable fire protection system.
December 4, 2023
For a comprehensive understanding of the water supply for a fire sprinkler system, fire protection engineers should identify the water resources, understand large water users, research historical data and adjust for variability.
Design, installation and maintenance are all important for properly operating a building’s hot water system. Who an owner hires to maintain the building is critical. Most maintenance personnel may not know how to troubleshoot hot water issues properly. Ron George has provided a checklist for domestic hot water systems’ design, installation and commissioning.
A new technical document that addresses techniques for the safe and proper use of spray polyurethane foam insulation on and around plastic pressure pipe materials has been published by the Plastics Pipe Institute, (PPI) with input from the Spray Polyurethane Foam Alliance (SPFA).
The federal government released details on accompanying IRA measures relating to consumer and business incentives to support building electrification. The details indicate to construction professionals that incentives are significant for the long-term commitment to decarbonize our economy.