ERU in HVAC: Energy Recovery Units Explained

12

Nov

ERU in HVAC: Energy Recovery Units Explained

An ERU in HVAC transfers heat and moisture between stale and fresh air to cut energy use and improve ventilation. Here is how it works.

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Efficient Buildings: Design Strategies That Work

11

Nov

Efficient Buildings: Design Strategies That Work

Learn the envelope, HVAC, lighting, and MEP design strategies that make efficient buildings cheaper to run and easier to certify.

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HVAC Meaning: What It Is and How It Works

6

Nov

HVAC Meaning: What It Is and How It Works

HVAC means heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. Learn what each part does, how systems move air, and why good design saves energy.

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Elements of Plumbing: A Building Systems Guide

5

Nov

Elements of Plumbing: A Building Systems Guide

Learn the core elements of plumbing: supply, drainage, venting, fixtures, and how it integrates with MEP and structural systems.

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Photometric Study and Plan: Lighting Design Basics

4

Nov

Photometric Study and Plan: Lighting Design Basics

A photometric study maps light levels across a site to meet code. Learn what it measures, how plans work, and who prepares them.

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Exhaust Fan for Smoking Room: Design Guide

2

Nov

Exhaust Fan for Smoking Room: Design Guide

How to size and design an exhaust fan for a smoking room using air change rates, negative pressure, make-up air, and MEP best practice.

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The Cost of Poor MEP Design: Real Risks for Developers

28

Oct

The Cost of Poor MEP Design: Real Risks for Developers

Poor MEP design costs developers in change orders, delays, and decades of operating expense. See where the money leaks and how to stop it.

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Mixed-Use MEP Engineering: A Developer’s Guide

26

Oct

Mixed-Use MEP Engineering: A Developer’s Guide

How mixed-use MEP engineering handles diverse loads, tenant metering, vertical distribution, and multi-occupancy codes in one building.

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Top 6 MEP Design Trends Shaping Construction in 2026

19

Oct

Top 6 MEP Design Trends Shaping Construction in 2026

The MEP design trends moving fastest in 2026: electrification, smart automation, prefab, decarbonization, and AI-assisted modeling.

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Fire Protection Engineering: Systems Every Building Needs

12

Oct

Fire Protection Engineering: Systems Every Building Needs

Fire protection engineering design covers sprinklers, standpipes, suppression and alarms, plus the NFPA codes every building needs.

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Industrial Electrical Engineering Design: A Practical Guide

8

Oct

Industrial Electrical Engineering Design: A Practical Guide

How industrial electrical engineering design handles heavy loads, motor control, arc flash safety, backup power, and energy monitoring.

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MEP Design for Small Office Spaces

1

Oct

MEP Design for Small Office Spaces

MEP Design for Small Office Spaces Effective MEP design for a small office starts with verified existing conditions, right-sized systems, coordinated layouts, and documentation that supports future changes. How do I check existing conditions for a small office? Small office MEP design should begin with a verified brief and site survey, not with equipment selection.

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