RTM Engineering Consultants Thought Leadership
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…
In this installment of our Ask an Engineering Expert series, Timothy Larson P.E., Principal, Officer at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: What’s a trend you see today in the design of hospital, healthcare, and medical campus structures, and what are the challenges you face that are particular to designing these types of facilities? A…
An arc flash event can happen in a split second. In an electrical explosion, an arc flash occurs during a fault – or short circuit condition – which passes through an arc gap. This short circuit can expel a powerful blast of energy in the form of a super-heated ball of gas, leading to lethal…
In our first installment of Ask an Engineering Expert, Timothy Larson P.E., Principal, Officer at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: how have the changes of LED technologies and specifications impacted the design of hospitals, health care facilities, and medical campuses? Larson explains that in today’s ultra-competitive healthcare marketplace, the advances in LED lighting have…
Healthcare facilities are complex structures containing distinct and diverse spaces – each with its own set of challenges and requirements. A hospital, for example, typically contains offices, patient rooms, imaging facilities, laboratories, operating rooms, laundries, and cafeterias. Every area must be kept safe and hygienic, meeting rigorous standards that are both labor- and energy-intensive. Because…
RTM Engineering Consultants proactively designs efficient and innovative mechanical systems, and our engineers work diligently to satisfy both energy goals for building owners and comfort requirements for building occupants. Our mechanical team leverages a broad range of experiences in all aspects of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and energy efficiency. Proper ventilation is essential in residential…
According to a report by the American Hospital Association (AHA) and American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE), patient experience is heavily influenced by three factors: a caring staff, patient-centered operations and a well-designed facility. Results from the Hospital Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (HCAHPS) survey have helped to show that improved patient experience…
RTM Engineering Consultants recently released a guide titled, “5 Key Factors in Lighting Design” that details key factors playing a critical role in any lighting design project. The team at RTM leverages years of expertise in designing the lighting and power systems for a multitude of applications, ranging from hospital operating rooms to industrial warehouses.…
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…
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,…
