The Cannabidiol (CBD) industry is experiencing a meteoric rise, and with it, the popularity of CBD franchises is burgeoning. As entrepreneurs…
Leaving behind the blues of the pandemic years, the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) industry is seeing a comeback. With a projected market size…
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Whether you’re a building owner or contractor, working with an electrical engineering firm can ensure that your project—new construction or…
Since HVAC systems involve plenty of moving components, it is normal to have some vibration and noise, even in a… Read More
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Lighting is one of the largest loads in New York City buildings, accounting for 11% of energy consumption in buildings… Read More
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Local Law 26 of 2004 was created to improve the fire mitigation capabilities of NYC buildings, and to allow safe… Read More
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Domestic hot water (DHW) systems represent a large portion of energy consumption in New York City buildings. DHW… Read More
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After the 9/11 attacks in 2001, the New York City government concluded that fire protection measures in high-rise… Read More
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Engineering is always evolving, and MEP design tools are no exception to this. Humans now have access to more… Read More
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Steam heating is popular in NYC buildings for a very simple reason: Steam rises by itself, which made it a practical… Read More
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One of the most distinctive features of New York City is its historic architecture, and pre-war apartments are among… Read More
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Many homeowners and businesses turn to self-generated power in an effort to reduce their electricity costs, while… Read More
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Space heating represents the highest energy use in New York City buildings. In addition, domestic hot water and space… Read More
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Mechanical ventilation is addressed in depth in Chapter 4 of the NYC Mechanical Code. Depending on building conditions,… Read More
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New York City has a high density of tall constructions, and as a result the population density is also very high. For… Read More
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