A high-level view into industry trends, innovative ideas, and other forward-thinking perspectives from the experts at RTM
Civil engineering is a discipline with a long history, dating back to the design, construction, and maintenance of the world’s earliest infrastructure projects. But it still continues to evolve and modernize with emerging trends and technologies. RTM Engineering Consultants’ civil engineering department has more than 30 years of experience in developing site engineering designs for…
In RTM Engineering Consultants’ civil engineering department, sustainability measures are incorporated into practically every project. Cities like Chicago have high sustainable development standards, and RTM has decades of experience researching, designing, and implementing projects to meet these requirements. But RTM’s expertise goes beyond fulfilling guidelines; the team also excels at determining the ideal green building…
Many of RTM Engineering Consultants’ large-scale projects are a fusion of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and civil engineering services. RTM specializes in both MEP and civil engineering, helping clients meet their goals on time and under budget. “The biggest benefit of having MEP and civil in-house is the ease of coordination,” said Scott DiGilio,…
The City of Chicago promotes sustainable development practices to construct buildings that minimize their environmental impact – and are both healthier for occupants and more affordable for owners. As part of this effort, the city’s Sustainable Development Division encourages strategies that absorb stormwater on site, including green roof installation. Green roofs are effective in reducing…
In this installment of our Ask an Engineering Expert series, Cameron Collins, Principal at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: What trends do you see in the design of hotels and resorts? Hotels and resorts are composed of widely varied spaces – from guest rooms and fitness centers to offices and event spaces – with…
In this installment of our Ask an Engineering Expert series, Marcin Jakubowski, Senior Mechanical Engineer at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: What trends do you see today in the design of industrial, manufacturing, and warehouse facilities? Industrial projects – which can include anything from warehouses and distribution centers, to printing plants and manufacturing facilities…
In this installment of our Ask an Engineering Expert series, Timothy Larson P.E., Principal, Officer at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: What’s a trend you see today in the design of hospital, healthcare, and medical campus structures, and what are the challenges you face that are particular to designing these types of facilities? A…
In our first installment of Ask an Engineering Expert, Timothy Larson P.E., Principal, Officer at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: how have the changes of LED technologies and specifications impacted the design of hospitals, health care facilities, and medical campuses? Larson explains that in today’s ultra-competitive healthcare marketplace, the advances in LED lighting have…
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…
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…