Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast

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Ep. 58 How to balance reliability, speed and...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2026/08/25

Data center design are changing rapidly. How can you keep your engineering design flexible? Listen to this conversation with Vicki Elving, PE, Associate Vice President, North Texas MEP Lead, HDR, Dallas.

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00:22:39

Ep. 57 What's happening with younger engineers? How...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2026/08/11

Do younger engineers need expertise, experience or both? This conversation with Spencer Perry looks at the experience gap, using tools and software and pushing engineers to the next level.

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00:22:39

Ep. 57 What's happening with younger engineers? How...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2026/08/11

Do younger engineers need expertise, experience or both? This conversation with Spencer Perry looks at the experience gap, using tools and software and pushing engineers to the next level.

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00:14:01

Ep. 56 What electrical engineers should know about...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2026/07/28

Power generation in data centers has changed dramatically, especially with grid challenges and AI data centers. Listen to this podcast with Kelly Schmitz from Cummins to learn more.

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00:17:32

Ep. 53 Ways to navigate risk management in HVAC...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2026/06/16

When working through an HVAC project, understanding risk management cannot be underestimated. Learn more about how to equip your engineering team from Cindy Cogil, PE, FASHRAE, Vice President | Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Practice Leader – Midwest/East, SmithGroup, . Chapters (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer(00:01:12) - Disconnects between Engineers and Owners on Risk(00:03:22) - Do You Avoid All Risks?(00:05:30) - Protecting the Client:

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00:18:32

Ep. 52 What to know about assisted living building...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2026/06/02

Mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems must all be considered when doing an assisted living facility conversion. In this conversation with Brian Evan, PE, and Sitha Chhum, PE, from Wold Architects & Engineers, understand the trends, engineering requirements and technical factors to address. Chapters (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:01:40) - What Are the Benefits of Advaced Living?(00:04:33) - When a nursing

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00:12:28

Ep. 50 Drives can achieve more than just speed...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2026/03/03

Drives can have an appreciable impact on energy performance, along with making mission critical facilities more reliable. Listen to Erik Lange, Product Manager – HVAC, Yaskawa, Franklin, Wisconsin, to learn more. Chapters (00:00:00) - CSE Podcast: No Pressure(00:00:33) - What are Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) and Do(00:02:55) - Best Practices for Drive Reliability in Mission Critical Facilities(00:04:38) - What role should the drive manufacturer play

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00:13:03

Ep. 49 How to address cold storage fire protection

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Guest: Melisa Rodriguez, PE, NICET Level IV, Johnson Controls Inc., Eagan, Minnesota Cold storage fire protection is a challenging feat for any fire protection engineer. Melisa Rodriguez from Johnson Controls Inc. breaks down the details of this fire suppression topic. Chapters (00:00:00) - Cold Storage Fire Protection(00:00:26) - Fire Protection Engineer Melissa Rodriguez(00:01:29) - Fire protection in cold storage(00:02:57) - Fire protection strategies

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00:13:03

Ep. 49 How to address cold storage fire protection

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2026/01/27

Guest: Melisa Rodriguez, PE, NICET Level IV, Johnson Controls Inc., Eagan, Minnesota Cold storage fire protection is a challenging feat for any fire protection engineer. Melisa Rodriguez from Johnson Controls Inc. breaks down the details of this fire suppression topic. Chapters (00:00:00) - Cold Storage Fire Protection(00:00:26) - Fire Protection Engineer Melissa Rodriguez(00:01:29) - Fire protection in cold storage(00:02:57) - Fire protection strategies

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00:28:25

Ep. 48 Designing a data center? Learn about how to...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/08/12

Guest: Jeffrey Staub, Danfoss Climate Solutions When designing data centers, understanding whether and how to incorporate heat recoveryrequires several considerations. Jeff Staub at Danfoss Climate Solutions explains how mechanicalengineers might successfully integrate heat recovery. Chapters (00:00:00) - Data Centers Podcast(00:00:40) - Request for heat recovery in data centers(00:03:38) - How to recover data center heat?(00:05:45) - Heat Recovery System

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00:34:12

Ep. 47 How to explain what an integrated building is

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/07/29

Guest: Robert Knight When explaining integrated building systems to building owners, it’s best to start the conversation with all the right questions. Listen to Robert Knight from Arup as he talks about the benefits of smart buildings that include integrated systems. Chapters (00:00:03) - The Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:00:24) - How to Talk to a Building Owner About Smart Building Systems(00:05:14) - WSJD Live: What is a Smart

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00:18:02

Ep. 46 Putting the new A2L refrigerants into practice...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/07/15

Guest: Chris Forth, Vice President Regulatory, Codes & Environmental Affairs, JC Residential and Light Commercial 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 from JC Residential and Light Commercial, learn more about the transition to low-global warming potential refrigerants in HVAC

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00:14:54

Ep. 45 Can water-based HVAC be used in a building's...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/07/01

Guest: Hailey Mick 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 and chilled-water systems. These options can provide a solution for comfort, efficiency, air quality and other indoor environmental quality benefits while helping projects meet schedules and budgets, and also supporting a low-carbon economy

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00:12:14

Ep. 44 How can younger mechanical engineers get more...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/06/17

Guest: Taylor Goade, Xylem’s Bell & Gossett Commercial Buildings 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. Chapters (00:00:00) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:00:30) - How to Pass Down Field Knowledge to New Engineers(00:03:01) - Structured Learning: The Future of Mechanical

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00:24:18

Ep. 43 How to successfully engineer and integrate...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/06/03

Guests: Kevin Langan and Richard Vedvik 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, building automation systems and collaboration are all touched on. Chapters (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:00:53) - Integrated Building Systems(00:03:52) - What is Building Automation System Integration

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00:24:21

Ep. 42 How to create well-lit, well-used spaces with...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/05/20

Guests: Anne Ullestad, LC, LEED AP, Assoc. IALD and Paul Daniel, LC LEED AP, HDR 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. Chapters (00:00:00) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:01:05) - Integrating Lighting with Architectural Design(00:08:14) - How LED Lighting Fits Have Influenced Healthcare Fixtures(00:11:47) -

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00:16:59

Ep. 41 New engineering talent needs training,...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/05/06

Guest: Chris Finen, PE, LEED AP, Eaton, Nashville 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 conversation will give you some tips and tools to help your younger engineers gain practical know-how. Chapters (00:00:03) - Interviewing Chris Finnan(00:00:57) - Structural Engineers: The Workforce(00:03:36) - The

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00:12:16

Ep. 40 How to lay the groundwork for a successful...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/04/15

Guest: Edward W. Powazki, PE, LEED AP, Mechanical Practice Group Lead, Senior Associate, SSOE Group, Toledo, Ohio 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 have made it successful. Chapters (00:00:03) - Consulting Specifying Engineer Podcast(00:00:22) - Edward Powaski(00:08:11) - Practice Group for

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Ep. 39 Hear how to attract, retain and mentor young...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/03/25

Guest: Casey Crown, Reliable Controls 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 staff members. Chapters (00:00:03) - The Role of Women in the H Vac Industry(00:00:27) - The H Vac Industry's Diversity(00:03:12) - The Challenges of HVAC Women(00:05:27) - Top Engineer's Tips for Supporting Junior

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Ep. 38 Know your analytics before talking to building...

Consulting-Specifying Engineer Podcast ·

2025/03/11

Guest: George Hawkinson, Burns & McDonnell 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 clients design and maintain various systems. Chapters (00:00:04) - Data Analysis and visualization for Building Experts(00:01:17) - Big Data in the Building Industry(00:05:32) - Data visualization in the facility

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