A high-level view into industry trends, innovative ideas, and other forward-thinking perspectives from the experts at RTM
FEATURES OF INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TYPES The engineering design of industrial buildings requires an in-depth understanding of their intended use and thorough planning to ensure production time is not lost and the owner’s expectations are met. In addition to providing a safe work environment, factors such as the desired capacity and efficiency of the facility, a…
How Do RTM Engineers & Ware Malcomb Bring National Resources to Local Relationships? Recall the last time you opened a door in the refrigerated section of your local grocery store. Remember that chilly breeze across your face as you reached for your favorite frozen dessert? Ever thought about how that treat arrived there for the…
How Do RTM & Legat Architects Take on Environmental Responsibility? When RTM Engineering Consultants and Legat Architects partner to design a school, we work according to the philosophy that the whole world is a classroom, that learning environments and our global environment should be connected. I recently sat down with Robin Randall, a Legat principal…
MULTI-FAMILY DESIGN & LIFESTYLE TRENDS The multi-family market continues to evolve, driven by changing demographics and economic factors. With an engineering team coast to coast, RTM has a valuable perspective that can help our clients deliver thoughtfully designed buildings to meet current demand. As we move forward this growth may start to slow, and the…
How Does RTM Build Meaningful Partnerships? What is the foundation of a meaningful design partnership? Does each party need to have the same priorities, the same preferences, the same approach? These circumstances certainly help, but in our experience in this industry, what matters most are solid connections, clear communication, and mutual education. In this article, I…
How Do RTM Engineers and Legat Architects Design A+ Learning Environments? Studies show that education improves the likelihood of success in careers and in personal life for individuals from childhood into adulthood. That’s why RTM is proud of our longtime partnership with Legat Architects. For over a decade, RTM and Legat have collaborated on designs…
HOW DESIGN HAS IMPROVED TO MEET CLIMATE CHANGE RTM’s California Civil team has seen first-hand how design has changed over the last several years to respond to and address climate change in California. Recent rainstorms and subsequent flooding are a reminder of how this state often experiences extreme weather conditions and the value of partnering…
By now, we have all heard about the recommended best hygiene practices that should be used for us to stay safe, like social distancing, handwashing, and wearing a mask when in public places. With states starting to ease up on the shelter in place restrictions in the coming weeks, many of us will be able…
With each day brings new information and new challenges that we are all faced with tackling. One of which concerns what is becoming one of the top essential activities of every day consumers, grocery shopping. With the current unpredicted disruption, the challenges of this essential need trickle through the entire food supply chain from the…
As the Coronavirus COVID-19 continues to spread across the country, hospitals and clinics will need to find ways to support an increase in patients who test positive for the virus. The American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) and the CDC both recommend that if possible all coronavirus patients be isolated in rooms at negative…