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MARKET CONSIDERATIONS FOR DATA CENTERS The demand for new data center developments in the U.S. is soaring, according to the recent North American Data Center Report released by JLL. According to JLL, this demand is being fueled by the rise of AI and continued growth in the cloud markets. A growing concern with increased demand…
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 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…
Doug Sandridge, PE, Principal at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: What trends do you see in the future for refrigeration design? RTM Engineering Consultants has experience working on a wide range of commercial and industrial refrigeration projects, including grocery stores, food and beverage manufacturing facilities, distribution warehouses, laboratories, and craft breweries and distilleries. Since…
Doug Sandridge, PE, Principal at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the questions about RTM’s refrigeration design services: What types of facilities is RTM working on? What are the main challenges and considerations for different projects? As consulting engineers, we design mechanical and electrical systems for diverse facilities. Refrigeration is a specific type of mechanical system that…
Town of Littleton Cares (TLC) Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that has provided nutritious meals, volunteer visits, and other services to seniors and home-bound adults in the south metro Denver area since 1968. Every month, TLC Meals on Wheels delivers more than 10,000 hot meals to hundreds of people across an area that…
WHAT ARE ARC FLASH HAZARDS? In today’s safety conscious environment, there is growing concern and increased discussion regarding arc flash hazards. An arc flash is a technical name for an electrical explosion – this occurs during a fault, or short circuit condition, which passes through an arc gap. An arc flash event can expel large…