CASE STUDY: Net-Zero-Ready Future for Fruitland Primary School Fruitland, Maryland | K-12 | 100,000 SF | 682-kW Solar PV | In Progress Download a copy of our case study: Engineering a Net-Zero-Ready Future for Fruitland Primary School RTM Engineering Consultants delivered engineering services for the new all-electric school, replacing a 1970s-era facility challenged by aging…
As life expectancy increases and staffing shortages continue, senior care facilities must operate more efficiently while meeting heightened expectations from regulators, insurers, residents, and families. Aging MEP systems often drive rising operating costs, reliability risks, and compliance challenges. At the same time, senior living models are evolving toward wellness-focused, technology-enabled environments. Because mechanical, electrical, and…
As wellness becomes a core focus in building design, lighting is being reimagined as a tool to support human health. Human-centric lighting uses both natural and electric illumination to support the body’s internal rhythms, improving comfort, focus, and overall wellbeing. At RTM, we design lighting strategies that go beyond code compliance. By capitalizing on daylighting…
The increasing frequency of power disruptions has driven businesses across industries to explore solutions for uninterrupted power, reducing grid dependence, and enhancing energy resilience. As organizations face growing pressure to maintain continuous operations, these solutions are becoming vital in ensuring stability and reducing operational risks. From healthcare and data centers to manufacturing and commercial buildings,…
In this installment of our Ask an Engineering Expert series, April Halling, P.E., Project Manager at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: How do you design for energy efficiency in schools? When designing K-12 education projects, it’s important to keep the different primary audiences in mind: the students, teachers, administrators, and facility staff. Each space…
In honor of Earth Day, we sat down with a group of engineers at RTM Engineering Consultants to answer a few questions about sustainable and energy-efficient design. Brant Holeman, QCxP, LEED AP O+M – Project Engineer Marcin Jakubowski – Principal Matt Zega, PE – Principal Dan Sebastian, PE, CxA, LEED AP BD+C – Project Engineer…