The Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast
The Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 46
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Designing a data center? Learn about how to incorporate heat recovery
When designing data centers, understanding whether and how to incorporate heat recovery requires several considerations. Jeff Staub at Danfoss Climate Solutions explains how mechanical engineers migh…
Putting the new A2L refrigerants into practice for HVAC
Mechanical engineers should understand the many aspects of putting A2L refrigerants in practice: codes and standards, refrigerant detection systems and supply. In this conversation with Chris Forth f…
Can water-based HVAC be used in a building's design?
Listen as Hailey Mick, engineering business development manager at GF Building Flow Solutions, discusses how water-based applications, such as radiant heating and cooling, hydronic hot-
water heating …
How can younger mechanical engineers get more OTJ training?
In-person and online training are a must for younger mechanical engineers. Listen to this episode to learn more about gaining hands-on experience and keeping up-to-date with new HVAC technology.
How to successfully engineer and integrate building systems
Listen to Kevin Langan (a mechanical engineer) and Richard Vedvik (an electrical engineer) discuss how integrated building systems can be designed from the start. Topics like electrification, buildin…
How to create well-lit, well-used spaces with the right lighting
Self-professed lighting nerds Anne Ullestad and from HDR talk about all things lighting, from health care and office buildings to unusual LED and daylighting applications.
Ep. New engineering talent needs training, mentoring and development
Eaton’s Chris Finen works with young electrical engineers, along with this own new staff to provide them with the practical knowledge needed in power and electrical engineering design. This conversat…
How to lay the groundwork for a successful mechanical engineering team
SSOE Group didn’t want its mechanical engineering team to just survive — it needed to thrive. Learn how the firm structured its various engineering groups, and how mentoring and cross-connections hav…
Ep 39 Hear how to attract, retain and mentor young women at your firm
Women in the HVAC industry face many challenges, all of which continue to evolve. In this conversation, learn the how to take on hiring, retaining and training these younger female engineers and HVAC…
Ep. 38 Know your analytics before talking to building clients
By knowing building analytics and how to correlate the vast amounts of data gathered by mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems, building engineers can help their building client…
Energy storage concerns and the importance of testing
Product certification standards for energy storage often lag behind changes in technology and safety concerns. Designers must navigate the requirements of product certification while staying on top …
Ep. 36 Hear how to cool data centers sustainably and with less water
Sustainability is a critical factor in data center design. Engineers must now design systems that can optimize energy efficiency without evaporating water. In this conversation, Jeffrey Jerwers from …
Ep. 35 Engineering trends to watch in laboratory design
What does the lab of the future look like? According to Mario Perez, PE, labs might have robotics, automation and artificial intelligence, all while offering the researcher or scientist a more comfor…
Demystifying refrigerants: Tackling the refrigerant transition head-on
As the HVAC industry prepares for the refrigerant change next year, it's important for specifying engineers to understand how it will impact design decisions and considerations. Doug Bougher, directo…
Ep. 33 Hear the basics of how to design and test a hot water system
Hot water heating systems in assisted living facilities are complex to design, and require a lot of attention to detail. Learn about balancing and testing these plumbing systems.
Material selection for plumbing and mechanical systems
When designing plumbing systems, engineers need to choose between different valve types and materials. Aaron Kilberg, Commercial Sales Manager for Nibco, joins Consulting-Specifying Engineer to discu…
Ep. 31 Understanding centrifugal compressors for HVAC markets
Centrifugal compressors offer a multitude of advantages to the HVAC market including energy savings, reduced maintenance and increased sustainability. Eddie Rodriguez, senior product manager for Danf…
Designing buildings to be more resilient, sustainable
Resiliency, sustainability and decarbonization are terms frequently used by engineers when designing buildings, or when incorporating systems into a building. In this conversation, hear more about bu…
Footprint versus handprint: listen to learn more about sustainability
Sustainability is a core tenet of the building industry, and engineers should understand its importance. In this discussion, life cycle assessments and environmental product declarations are describe…
Mitigating energy storage system explosions: Learn from the experts
Energy storage systems must be designed to meet all fire, life safety and explosion codes and standards. Learn about explosion mitigation, passive and active mitigation measures and testing in this c…