Whitepapers, case studies, guides, and other informative materials grounded in practical knowledge and technical depth from the subject matter experts at RM

Improving School Pedestrian Safety and Uniting a Community: Civil Engineering Solutions

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…

Electrical Codes & Standards Within Healthcare

RTM Engineering Consultants has an expansive healthcare portfolio. Whether it is understanding varying codes from state to state, working within existing conditions, or accommodating the specific needs of hospital staff, we understand and meet the unique challenges of each healthcare client. Because RTM recognizes the impact every design decision has on patient care, the facility,…

How to Earn LEED Points to Achieve a Sustainable Build

RTM Engineering Consultants employs dedicated sustainability professionals who leverage in-depth experience in a variety of markets to consult on and deliver sustainable and energy-efficient designs. In an effort to achieve greener, more efficient buildings, LEED certifications offer a number of ways to earn points in various categories on the scorecard. The Energy and Atmosphere category…

Managing Emergency Power in Mixed Occupancy Healthcare Facilities

RTM Engineering Consultants has significant experience in healthcare design, encompassing more than 500 projects across 20 different states. RTM takes into account factors, such as local codes and facility constraints, to provide cost-efficient engineering solutions that increase staff and patient satisfaction. A growing trend within the healthcare industry is the use of mixed occupancies in…

Nurse Call Systems: Improving Mobilization of Caregivers & Bolstering Patient Satisfaction

Nurse call systems are all designed to improve caregiver response times, which allow patients to get the help they need faster. Health facilities can customize emergency communication systems to meet their unique needs—for the convenience of caregivers and patients, clients can choose how staff can receive alerts, whether it’s via a medical paging system, email,…

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The Importance of MEP Systems in MRI Suites

Within a hospital, needs vary significantly by department and specialty treatment area; RTM Engineering Consultants understands each area’s unique specifications and requirements involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), and fire protection (FP) systems. In a recent whitepaper, The Importance of MEP Systems in MRI Suites, RTM highlights the importance of effective MEP design to ensure medical…

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…

Offsetting the Costs of Patient Satisfaction with Operational Efficiencies

When operations run smoothly in healthcare facilities, everyone benefits. By employing an engineering strategy focused on increasing operational efficiency, RTM Engineering Consultants helps clients achieve cost savings—allowing them to dedicate more resources to elevate patient care and increase patient satisfaction. RTM partners with healthcare facilities to streamline operational systems and address ongoing challenges. Here are…

Electrical, Fire Protection & Plumbing Considerations When Designing MRI Suites

The RTM Engineering Consultants team has designed and created engineering solutions for more than 75 healthcare clients, and understands the complexity of this sector. Within a hospital, needs vary significantly by department and specialty treatment area, and RTM takes pride in understanding each area’s unique specifications and requirements involving mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire protection…

Nurse Tracking Systems: Improving Workflow Efficiency & Patient Experience

RTM Engineering Consultants understands that healthcare facilities are among the most complex structures to build; the systems to support them require specialized knowledge and expertise. Our team leverages years of experience to advise healthcare clients on which systems can best provide operational efficiencies and bolster patient satisfaction. For example, nurse tracking technology has been shown…