The Mt. Hope Elementary School in Lansing, Mich., is the first building in the U.S. to be constructed with an AI-designed electrical system, according to a news release from Augmenta. The provider of ...

The skilled trades gap is no longer a future concern. In mechanical and electrical systems, the impact is already visible.

Engineers must consider a number of issues when designing a world-class research facility. Getting power to the right location is only the beginning. Flexibility in design is critical to limit ...

When Mt. Hope Elementary in Lansing, Michigan, opened its doors early this month, the ribbon-cutting wasn’t the only first. Beneath its floors and behind its walls lies 11,000 feet of electrical ...

Ground loops are a common yet often overlooked issue in building electrical systems. While they may seem minor during design or construction, ground loops can significantly impact system performance ...

Outpatient facilities have been deployed more frequently than ever over the past 10 years. This rise can be attributed to government payment policies that support providing services in lower-cost ...

Autodesk alums plan to refine electrical system tech, move into plumbing and mechanical. Toronto-based construction technology startup Augmenta has secured an additional $10 million USD ($14.4 million ...

As a clean and renewable power source, wind offers massive potential for alleviating some of the growing challenges that countries worldwide are looking to address through the development of new forms ...

In the past few articles, we have looked into several different building components including structure, HVAC, roofs, in addition to performance based design. One important building component that we ...

At some point, most college or university building committees are given the responsibility to establish a building upgrade program to enhance their campus and appeal to potential future students. When ...