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…
In this installment of our Ask an Engineering Expert series, April L. Halling, P.E., Project Engineer at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: What trends do you see in designing K-12 schools? RTM has worked on a wide variety of education projects, ranging from elementary schools to universities. K-12 schools, both public and private, have…
RTM Engineering Consultants, a trusted engineering consulting partner to some of the nation’s most respected architectural firms and Fortune 500 companies, welcomes David Piluski, PE, as a Principal for the firm. Piluski will be located in the Schaumburg office. Piluski brings over 30 years of expertise in mechanical engineering and project team leadership for building…
Civil engineering is a discipline with a long history, dating back to the design, construction, and maintenance of the world’s earliest infrastructure projects. But it still continues to evolve and modernize with emerging trends and technologies. RTM Engineering Consultants’ civil engineering department has more than 30 years of experience in developing site engineering designs for…
In RTM Engineering Consultants’ civil engineering department, sustainability measures are incorporated into practically every project. Cities like Chicago have high sustainable development standards, and RTM has decades of experience researching, designing, and implementing projects to meet these requirements. But RTM’s expertise goes beyond fulfilling guidelines; the team also excels at determining the ideal green building…
Many of RTM Engineering Consultants’ large-scale projects are a fusion of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) and civil engineering services. RTM specializes in both MEP and civil engineering, helping clients meet their goals on time and under budget. “The biggest benefit of having MEP and civil in-house is the ease of coordination,” said Scott DiGilio,…
RTM Engineering Consultants has recently promoted seven team members to leverage the company’s momentum including two strategic mergers, and drive the next phase of growth. New Principals at RTM include: Marcin Jakubowski joined the firm in 2011 and has helped develop the Sustainability Studio and led an industrial studio at RTM’s Schaumburg headquarters. In 2017,…
The City of Chicago promotes sustainable development practices to construct buildings that minimize their environmental impact – and are both healthier for occupants and more affordable for owners. As part of this effort, the city’s Sustainable Development Division encourages strategies that absorb stormwater on site, including green roof installation. Green roofs are effective in reducing…
In this installment of our Ask an Engineering Expert series, Cameron Collins, Principal at RTM Engineering Consultants, answers the question: What trends do you see in the design of hotels and resorts? Hotels and resorts are composed of widely varied spaces – from guest rooms and fitness centers to offices and event spaces – with…
Safety is the top priority in any work environment, and there is growing concern and increased discussion around the topic of arc flash hazards. In an arc flash event, temperatures can reach as high as 35k degrees. An arc flash event is a violent blast of energy, which can result in temperatures reaching as high…