RTM Authored Article Published by Prestigious American Hospital Association Publication, Health Facilities Management

Industry Leadership, News & Announcements

An RTM Engineering Consultants authored article was published in a recent issue of Health Facilities Management (HFM) magazine. The “Planning and Maintaining Hospital Air Isolation Rooms” article details design considerations of isolation rooms. To minimize the spread of airborne infections, certain rooms within a hospital are designed as airborne infectious isolation (AII) rooms with negative-pressure…

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The Importance of MEP Systems in MRI Suites

Technical Takeaways

Within a hospital, needs vary significantly by department and specialty treatment area; RTM Engineering Consultants understands each area’s unique specifications and requirements involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire protection (FP) systems. In a recent whitepaper, The Importance of MEP Systems in MRI Suites, RTM highlights the importance of effective MEP design to ensure medical…

Top 3 Commercial Lighting Design Trends in 2017

Industry Leadership

RTM Engineering Consultants has provided MEP/FP engineering for millions of square feet of building assessments, tenant improvements, build-outs, renovations, and new construction projects for commercial applications. Our specialized electrical engineering expertise reaches across the full range of electrical service technologies, from power quality, high-voltage networks, to switchboards and uninterrupted power supplies. With the constant advancement…

Top 3 Advantages of LED Lighting in Healthcare

Industry Leadership, Technical Takeaways

Sustainable engineering designs encourage cost savings and energy-efficient practices. RTM Engineering Consultants continues to see more and more healthcare facilities implement light emitting diodes (LED) lighting systems within their organization as a way to foster a safe, healthy, comfortable, and green environment for patients and staff. Advantages of LED lighting within healthcare include: Optimal Visibility…

Offsetting the Costs of Patient Satisfaction with Operational Efficiencies

Technical Takeaways

When operations run smoothly in healthcare facilities, everyone benefits. By employing an engineering strategy focused on increasing operational efficiency, RTM Engineering Consultants helps clients achieve cost savings—allowing them to dedicate more resources to elevate patient care and increase patient satisfaction. RTM partners with healthcare facilities to streamline operational systems and address ongoing challenges. Here are…

Big News for RTM Coming out of Schaumburg

News & Announcements

We can’t wait to give you a behind-the-scenes look at what’s happening for RTM Engineering Consultants in Schaumburg, Illinois. This year RTM celebrated 35 years of sustained growth. And as our team of top professionals continues to grow, we’re excited to provide an environment that fosters personal and professional development, while also encouraging continued education,…

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RTM’s Recent Merger Featured in Leading Industry Publication, The Zweig Letter

News & Announcements

RTM Engineering Consultants was recently featured in The Zweig Letter—a weekly publication by the Zweig Group highlighting important trends, management tips, and best practices in the architecture/engineering (A/E) industry. The newsletter gives an inside look at how real people in A/E and environmental services firms tackle today’s challenges. The two-page feature touches on RTM’s recent merger…

Electrical, Fire Protection & Plumbing Considerations When Designing MRI Suites

Technical Takeaways

The RTM Engineering Consultants team has designed and created engineering solutions for more than 75 healthcare clients, and understands the complexity of this sector. Within a hospital, needs vary significantly by department and specialty treatment area, and RTM takes pride in understanding each area’s unique specifications and requirements involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection…