RTM Engineering Consultants Thought Leadership

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…

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…

Advice for Engineers: Tip 4 – Producing Error-Free Project Documents Across All Disciplines

Due to the fast-paced nature of the industry, engineers are oftentimes working on multiple projects simultaneously. For every project, whether mechanical, electrical, plumbing, or civil, engineering professionals are usually tasked with curating construction documents, specifications, and engineering reports to highlight project scope and details. The accuracy of these documents is crucial as they present facts…

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…

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…

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…