New York City is home to plenty of buildings that are decades old, and as a result many of them were not equipped with… Read More

In the New York City Building Code, a post-fire smoke purge system is defined as a natural or mechanical ventilation… Read More

Heat load calculation is a fundamental skill for HVAC designers and consultants. Consider that space cooling is among… Read More

New York City plans to reduce its emissions by 80% by the year 2050, compared with the levels measured in 2005. Both… Read More

Cable installation is one of the activities that demands the most man-hours from electricians in building construction… Read More

When there is fire in a building, our instinctive reaction is to escape. However, the general public is less aware of… Read More

Air balancing is a fundamental design skill for HVAC engineers and consultants. Depending on the intended purpose of… Read More

A well-designed lighting system provides just the right amount of light for its intended application: less lumens yield… Read More

In simple terms, fans are used to establish airflow whenever it is required and does not occur naturally. For this… Read More

Cooling Tower System Replacement Architects, engineers and other professionals in the green construction industry can… Read More

Owning a building is expensive in New York City, involving a significant upfront investment, followed by ongoing… Read More

A consulting engineer may seem more expensive that a full-time employee in terms of hourly rate. However, the… Read More