A high-level view into industry trends, innovative ideas, and other forward-thinking perspectives from the experts at RTM

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…

RTM Sustainability Studio Services: Building Energy Quotient (bEQ)

In a period of growing energy costs and increasing environmental awareness, sustainability has never been more important in the built environment. Energy efficient designs offer long-term benefits including lower energy usage and expenses, improved operations, and better occupant comfort. As a sustainable design leader, RTM Engineering Consultants works with building owners to provide a well-researched…

RTM Sustainability Studio Services: Energy Modeling

In a recent whitepaper, Sustainable Design Priorities for Energy & Cost Savings, RTM Engineering Consultants outlined the wide range of services offered by our Sustainability Studio and how the studio plays a role in ensuring the company provides clean and efficient solutions to building owners nationwide. Sustainable buildings have never been more important, as environmental awareness…

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

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…

Top 3 Commercial Lighting Design Trends in 2017

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

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…