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Ep. 37 Energy storage concerns and the importance of...

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2025/02/19

Guest: Josh Dinaburg 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 of research and development testing to meet the changing demands of the industry. Josh Dinaburg, PE who oversees the Fire Testing Lab at CSA Group’s Distributed Energy Resource Lab, joins Consulting-Specifying Engineer to discuss the

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Ep. 36 Hear how to cool data centers sustainably and...

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2025/01/21

Guest: Jeffrey Jerwers, Data Center Cooling Subject Matter Expert, Johnson Controls Inc. 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 Johnson Controls will discuss the trends driving the need for water conservation and the associated equipment impact. Chapters (00:00:00) - Data Center Cooling(00:01:00)

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Ep. 35 Engineering trends to watch in laboratory design

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2025/01/07

Guest: Mario Perez, PE, Associate Principal and Americas West Life Sciences Leader, Arup, San Francisco 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 comfortable place to work. Learn about trends in laboratory design. Chapters (00:00:00) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:01:00) - Future of Life

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Ep. 34 Demystifying refrigerants: Tackling the...

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2024/12/03

Guest: Doug Bougher 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, director of applied sales for LG Electronics, joins Consulting-Specifying Engineer to discuss the most important aspects of the refrigerant change. Chapters (00:00:00) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:00:45) - Why is HFCs changing in

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Ep. 33 Hear the basics of how to design and test a...

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2024/11/19

Guest: Enelio Enriquez, Senior Associate, Team Leader, Jordan & Skala Engineers 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. Enelio Enriquez from Jordan & Skala Engineers joins Consulting-Specifying Engineer in today's episode to discuss this topic. Chapters (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer

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00:14:07

Ep. 32 Material selection for plumbing and mechanical...

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2024/11/05

Guest: Aaron Kilburg 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 discuss main considerations for material selection of ball valves and butterfly valves in plumbing systems. Chapters (00:00:00) - Material Selection for Plumbing and Mechanical Systems(00:00:38) - Butterfly Valves and Ball Vents(00:04:12) -

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00:07:48

Ep. 31 Understanding centrifugal compressors for HVAC...

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2024/10/22

Guest: Eddie Rodriguez 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 Danfoss Turbocor, joins Consulting-Specifying Engineer in this episode to discuss the applications and advantages of centrifugal compressors. Chapters (00:00:01) - Consultant Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:01:06) - What is Oil Free Magnetic

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00:19:54

Ep. 30 Designing buildings to be more resilient,...

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2024/10/01

Guest: Tyler Haak, Schneider Electric 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 building management systems, integration and future trends for buildings. Chapters (00:00:00) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:01:13) - How can Building Management Systems be leveraged to optimize energy

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Ep. 29 Footprint versus handprint: listen to learn...

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2024/09/17

Guest: Vas Gnanadoss, Watts Water Technologies 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 described in details, along with their importance in the building industry. Chapters (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:01:21) - What is Sustainability?(00:09:06) - What is Green Building?(00:10:05) -

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00:28:17

Ep. 28 Mitigating energy storage system explosions:...

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2024/09/03

Guest: Sunil Lakshmipathy, PhD, and Anil Kapahi, PhD, from Jensen Hughes 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 conversation. Core topics include NFPA 68, NFPA 69, NFPA 855 and various UL standards. Chapters (00:00:00) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:01:33) - Energy Storage

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Ep. 27 Breaking down the value of a testing,...

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2024/08/20

Guest: Jeremy Johnson, TBE, CxA Testing, adjusting and balancing reports can help ensure that a building's systems are running as effectively and efficiently as possible. However, sometimes these reports can be overwhelming or confusing for people unfamiliar with them. Jeremy Johnson, BE, CxA with American Testing Inc. joins us today to break down TAB reports and share why they can be so valuable. Chapters (00:00:00) - Testing, Adjusting and

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Ep. 26 Understanding big-picture decarbonization

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2024/08/06

Guest: Al LaPera, CxA, EMP, LEED AP Decarbonization is a word that gets thrown around a lot. But, what does it actually mean? Al LaPera, CxA, EMP, LEED AP, and Senior Building Energy Practice Builder for Kimley-Horn dives into what's driving decarbonization and the changes it's bringing about. Chapters (00:00:00) - Decarbonization: An Overview(00:01:05) - What environmental conditions are driving decarbonization projects?(00:04:13) - Buildings' carbon

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Ep. 25 What does the future data center look like?

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2024/07/23

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. Chapters (00:00:00) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:00:56) - How AI Is Affecting

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Ep. 24 MEP engineers get innovative as manufacturing...

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2024/07/09

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. Chapters (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:00:34) - What are the Main Drivers Behind the

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Ep. 23 Charles Jackson discusses existing building...

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2024/06/25

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. Chapters (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer: Existing Building Commissioning(00:01:12) - Do energy

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Ep. 22 Commissioning, energy efficiency and...

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2024/06/11

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. Chapters (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:00:32) - What's the Difference Between

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Ep. 21 Dealing with harmonics in an electrical system

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2024/05/28

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. Chapters (00:00:00) - Power Quality(00:01:16) - Power Quality Standards(00:03:04) - What Exactly are Harmonics?(00:05:52) - Signs of poor power

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Ep. 20 Integrating EV charging stations into new and...

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2024/05/14

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. Chapters (00:00:00) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:01:13) - Should a

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Ep. 19 HDR’s Todd Shackelford and Pratibha Basrao...

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2024/04/30

Guest: Todd Shackelford and Pratibha Basrao Adaptation of new technologies in the architecture, engineering and construction industry is an ever-changing target. In this conversation with Todd Shackelford and Pratibha Basrao from HDR, hear how they’re handling data analytics, emerging technologies and the topics surrounding workforce development with their clients and colleagues. Chapters (00:00:01) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:00:27) -

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Ep. 18 Rob Tanner and Jon McCrea discuss...

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2024/04/16

Guest: Rob Tanner and Jon McCrea Decarbonization is top-of-mind for many engineers and their clients. How can consulting engineers help facility teams achieve these goals? Learn about heat pumps and related sustainable solutions from Rob Tanner and Jon McCrea from Johnson Controls Inc. Chapters (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:01:06) - Heat Pump Technology(00:04:50) - Heat Pumps(00:09:03) - Air to Water Heat Pump(00:11:44) - Heat

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