Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast

Guest: Erin McDannald, CEO and co-owner, Elevated

Data centers and the building technologies surrounding them are growing at a rapid pace. No one knows this better than Erin McDannald from Elevated. In this discussion, she talks about artificial intelligence’s role in data center changes, implementation of direct current power and lighting and lighting controls.

Guest: Matthew Merli, PE, LEED AP, Fitzemeyer and Tocci Associates Inc., Woburn, Massachusetts 

The manufacturing sector is changing and growing, and engineers must be aware of how to meet clients’ needs. In this conversation, Matthew Merli from Fitzemeyer & Tocci Associates Inc. talks about driving innovation in these high-tech buildings.

Guest: Charles Jackson, PE, LEED AP BD+C

During the commissioning and testing, adjusting and balancing process, it's important for engineers to consider energy use and look for ways that systems can become more efficient. Charles Jackson, PE, LEED AP BD+C, discusses the benefits of existing building commissioning how they can lead to energy savings.

During the commissioning and testing, adjusting and balancing process, it's important for engineers to consider energy use and look for ways that systems can become more efficient. Charles Jackson, PE, LEED AP BD+C, discusses the benefits of existing building commissioning how they can lead to energy savings.

Guest: Craig Roberts, CEM, Account Executive McKinstry

In this conversation, Craig Roberts from McKinstry looks at retro-commissioning in hotels, and how buildings can reduce energy use and enhance decarbonization efforts through retro-commissioning. If you need to know more about retro-commissioning and its benefits, this is a great place to start.

In this conversation, Craig Roberts from McKinstry looks at retro-commissioning in hotels, and how buildings can reduce energy use and enhance decarbonization efforts through retro-commissioning. If you need to know more about retro-commissioning and its benefits, this is a great place to start. 

Guest: Don Cameron and Jordan Engel, Yaskawa

Power quality and harmonics are issues electrical engineers must factor in when designing electrical systems with motors, drives or other equipment that cause distortion. Hear from Yaskawa’s Don Cameron and Jordan Engel for solutions and practical advice.

Power quality and harmonics are issues electrical engineers must factor in when designing electrical systems with motors, drives or other equipment that cause distortion. Hear from Yaskawa’s Don Cameron and Jordan Engel for solutions and practical advice.

Guest: Andy Smith and Mark Bigbie, Jordan & Skala Engineers

Electric vehicle charging station experts Andy Smith, PE, CEM, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwell Amb., and Mark Bigbie, PE, from Jordan & Skala Engineers dive into what it takes to specify EV charging stations in commercial buildings. From placement to future-proofing, they look at EV charging from many angles.

Electric vehicle charging station experts Andy Smith, PE, CEM, LEED AP BD+C, Fitwell Amb., and Mark Bigbie, PE, from Jordan & Skala Engineers dive into what it takes to specify EV charging stations in commercial buildings. From placement to future-proofing, they look at EV charging from many angles.