Residential building

Meeting Ventilation Requirements in High-Rise Residential Buildings

RTM Engineering Consultants proactively designs efficient and innovative mechanical systems, and our engineers work diligently to satisfy both energy goals for building owners and comfort requirements for building occupants. Our mechanical team leverages a broad range of experiences in all aspects of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and energy efficiency. Proper ventilation is essential in residential…

Improving Patient Experience through Hospital Design and Planning

According to a report by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), patient experience is heavily influenced by three factors: a caring staff, patient-centered operations and a well-designed facility. Results from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey have helped to show that improved patient experience…

Improving School Pedestrian Safety and Uniting a Community: Civil Engineering Solutions

RTM Engineering Consultants’ civil engineering team specializes in site engineering designs for commercial, residential, industrial and municipal projects. With more than 30 years of experience, our civil team has the ability to design outside of the box to determine cost effective and reliable engineering solutions for clients. When RTM worked with an early learning center…

RTM Receives Two Prestigious Zweig Group Awards

The full-service engineering firm lands on the Best Firms to Work For & Hot Firm Lists RTM Engineering Consultants is excited to announce that we have made the Zweig Group’s Best Firms to Work For List for the fourth consecutive year. This prestigious award honors the creation of outstanding workplaces at architecture, landscape architecture, geotechnical,…

Electrical Codes & Standards Within Healthcare

RTM Engineering Consultants has an expansive healthcare portfolio. Whether it is understanding varying codes from state to state, working within existing conditions, or accommodating the specific needs of hospital staff, we understand and meet the unique challenges of each healthcare client. Because RTM recognizes the impact every design decision has on patient care, the facility,…

How to Earn LEED Points to Achieve a Sustainable Build

RTM Engineering Consultants employs dedicated sustainability professionals who leverage in-depth experience in a variety of markets to consult on and deliver sustainable and energy-efficient designs. In an effort to achieve greener, more efficient buildings, LEED certifications offer a number of ways to earn points in various categories on the scorecard. The Energy and Atmosphere category…

RTM Sustainability Studio Services: Commissioning & Retro-Commissioning

As a sustainable design leader, RTM Engineering Consultants works with building owners to provide a well-researched strategy with an emphasis on the economic value through detailed payback analysis. We make sustainability a priority because we understand that keeping systems running efficiently makes all the difference for tenants and building owners alike. In our latest whitepaper, we outline…

Advice for Engineers: Tip 4 – Producing Error-Free Project Documents Across All Disciplines

Due to the fast-paced nature of the industry, engineers are oftentimes working on multiple projects simultaneously. For every project, whether mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or civil, engineering professionals are usually tasked with curating construction documents, specifications, and engineering reports to highlight project scope and details. The accuracy of these documents is crucial as they present facts…