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Practical guidance on MEP and structural design, codes and coordination — new articles every week.
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Texas Plumbing Design: Under-Slab Piping and Freeze Protection
Plan plumbing systems for Texas buildings with practical guidance on under-slab piping, freeze protection, water heating, and construction coordination.
Texas Electrical Service Planning and Standby Generator Design
Plan electrical service and standby generator design for Texas commercial buildings, including utility coordination, critical loads, permits, and testing.
Commercial HVAC Humidity Control for Texas Summers
Plan commercial HVAC for hot, humid Texas summers with practical guidance on load calculations, equipment sizing, ventilation, controls, and commissioning.
Foundation Design on Texas Expansive Clay: Houston, DFW & Austin
Plan foundation design for expansive clay in Houston, Dallas–Fort Worth and Austin, Texas, with guidance on soil reports, slab options and drainage.
Planning Electrical Capacity for EV Charging
EV charging is becoming a standard request. Planning capacity and pathways early keeps options open.
Energy Code Compliance for Commercial Projects
An overview of how energy codes shape mechanical, electrical and envelope decisions on commercial projects.
Why MEP and Structure Should Be Designed Together
Most field conflicts trace back to disciplines designed in isolation. Integrated design resolves them on paper.
Wind Loads and Rooftop Equipment
Rooftop units need more than a curb. Here is how wind design affects equipment anchorage and framing.
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