Potable, domestic water distribution systems are critical to health, life, and building infrastructures. These systems distribute from the utility provider all the way down to individual tenant’s fixtures in buildings and everything in between. If the distribution systems are improperly sized, they can cause significant problems for your building operations. The following are five reasons… Read More

Conserving our precious natural resources is becoming ever more important in building design and construction. Water is one of those natural resources that has been becoming more scarce over time, particularly in arid regions.  As an engineer, it is our responsibility to design the building systems to reduce the amount of water usage and advise… Read More

Did you know that Whole Building Commissioning including Building Envelope Commissioning can substantially increase the efficiency and performance of your building? It is a process that many organizations overlook; however it can make a huge difference in the overall quality of your property. If you are not sure why commissioning is so important, or if… Read More

Clash Resolution is a critical, but often overlooked step in the construction planning process. When clashes arise during construction, they can significantly delay a project and drive up costs dramatically. They also pit the design professionals against the contractors in a struggle to determine who is at fault. Building Information Modeling (BIM) can help identify… Read More

In the construction world today there are literally tens of thousands of pages of codes and standards applicable to almost any construction project, large or small. Design professionals do everything in their power to prepare designs that meet all of the requirements of the national, state and local codes and standards; however, it is simply not… Read More

Field surveys are incredibly important in the fast-paced world of construction, where even the tiniest details count. This blog takes a closer look at the key factors that truly make field surveys effective. Here, we present ten crucial insights shared by our experienced field surveyors. Think of these insights as your guiding principles, helping you… Read More

In the design and construction world, MEP denotes the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems that are a part of the building’s infrastructure. MEP Engineering is the art and science of designing, implementing, and managing the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems prior to, during and after construction. The quality of a MEP firm depends on the… Read More

When it comes to building renovation projects, AEC professionals are always faced with unique challenges in the field.  In most cases, information gathering is performed manually, which can often result in the collection of erroneous or incomplete data, excessive time spent on site, longer project turn-around times and increased costs to the client.  Implementing point… Read More

DOAS is an HVAC system specifically designed to precondition the outside air brought into a building.  A DOAS system can be installed as an addition to your existing HVAC equipment, however it is more commonly designed as part of an overall HVAC strategy for a new building or space. It has many benefits, including cost… Read More

The world is slowly moving towards a greener future, albeit the pace is drastically different from country to country. From individuals to corporations to governmental levels, steps to ensure the environment’s stability going forward (and to undo some of the damage humanity has already caused – collectively) are being taken. One of these steps is… Read More

Life cycle costing is a time-sensitive and data-driven method of economic analysis that is used to calculate the total costs of a construction project over an extended timeframe. It takes into account the costs associated with the acquiring, operation and maintenance of a project. Several different factors affect the life cycle costing of a project,… Read More

As the economy strengthens after the shutdowns driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, building owners and developers are ready to move forward with critical projects. However, with this significant uptick in activity comes a great deal of trepidation around moving projects forward. Uncertainty in the trajectory of the recovery, pricing volatility and construction cost increases are… Read More

Maintaining architectural design integrity from the earliest conceptual design stages through construction doesn’t just make for better projects—it is also key to avoiding cost overruns. Design integrity is about making sure the constructed reality matches your vision in the easiest, most efficient manner possible. It lends an efficiency to the entire design and construction process,… Read More

More than a year after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve learned a lot about how to reduce the risk of transmission. We’ve changed our behaviors and expectations around hygiene and cleanliness. And we’ve made dramatic changes to how we live and work. While we’re not out of the woods yet, the lessons learned… Read More

Building owners recognize that selecting the right team to deliver a project is key for ensuring a quality result. Yet it may come as some surprise that making the right MEP design choice can have a major impact on the quality of your project across its entire life cycle. AEC teams are increasingly recognizing that… Read More