A high-level view into industry trends, innovative ideas, and other forward-thinking perspectives from the experts at RTM
Brian Clark, Senior Project Manager at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the questions: What types of facilities is RTM designing in the emerging marijuana market? What are the main design challenges of each? In 2012, Colorado became the first U.S. state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. Now recreational marijuana is legal in eleven states…
When approaching projects within the hospitality industry, engineering consultants must weigh the wants and needs of many different stakeholders – from corporate decision makers and hotel management personnel, to local authorities and the guests themselves. It’s a fine balance for engineering designers to maintain a hotel’s brand standards, meet code requirements, and keep guests happy…
In honor of Earth Day, we sat down with a group of engineers at RTM Engineering Consultants to answer a few questions about sustainable and energy-efficient design. Brant Holeman, QCxP, LEED AP O+M – Project Engineer Marcin Jakubowski – Principal Matt Zega, PE – Principal Dan Sebastian, PE, CxA, LEED AP BD+C – Project Engineer…
In this installment of our Ask an Engineering Expert series, April L. Halling, P.E., Project Engineer at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: What trends do you see in designing K-12 schools? RTM has worked on a wide variety of education projects, ranging from elementary schools to universities. K-12 schools, both public and private, have…
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…