Understanding GFCI vs AFCI
Confused between GFCI and AFCI? Don’t worry, we assure you it will be easy to understand. Before going into what these interrupters do, let’s understand what ground fault and arc fault mean. When a current accidentally follows a grounded surface back to the source of the electricity, which is also known as a leakage current, […]
USGBC: 2023 Top Ten States for LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the ranking of its annual Top 10 States for LEED. Virginia was listed among those top 10, demonstrating leadership in green building. Virginia LEED-certified 95 projects—1.89 square feet of building space per person and 16,289,394 gross square feet in 2022. Over the last decade, the state has consistently […]
What is MEP Engineering Design?
What makes you feel comfortable when you’re in a classroom? What goes behind the scenes when you command ‘Alexa’ to dim the lights? What happens when you drain the tub after a relaxing bath? Answers to these questions lie in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineering design—each division a specialized and complex trade. Engineers in […]
Happy Engineer’s Week!
This week we are celebrating Engineers Week (Feb 21 – 27). It is a time to shine a light on the need for engineers and engage the next generation of innovators. Join us in celebrating the difference engineers make in our world by asking an engineer you know about their most impactful project. These conversations […]
Requirements for Egress Lighting
Egress Lighting is the illumination serving the escape routes (means of egress) for a room, space, or building. Egress lighting falls into two categories, Emergency Power (or Life Safety) and Normal Power—each with its own distinct lighting requirements. Often the two categories are lumped together, meeting the requirements for one but failing to meet the […]
