Technology has forever changed the way projects are designed and built. Plumbing and mechanical engineers can now have much more detailed and collaborative designs in less time by using MEP design software.
I’m feeling pretty somber as I sit here writing this month’s column. Latest reports indicate 152 people remain unaccounted for following the partial collapse of a 12-story residential building in Surfside, Florida, on June 24.
Earlier this year, Trane introduced its Wellsphere initiative to help building owners optimize their buildings and create an environment of well-being for occupants.
The United States has an infrastructure problem. We have crumbling roads and railways, neglected public transit, and ports and airports in dire need of upgrades, not to mention the critical repairs needed for water and wastewater systems.
Mechanical rooms are incredibly important for building health and safety, not only from an operational standpoint, but also for the building occupants.