Top articles in Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles covered topics including medium-voltage electrical systems, salary survey results and emergency lighting systems.

Top articles in Consulting-Specifying Engineer articles covered topics including medium-voltage electrical systems, salary survey results and emergency lighting systems.
1. Understand how to size wire and cables in medium-voltage electrical systems
Medium-voltage cables need to be sized appropriately per the 2023 NEC to minimize the risk of fire.
2. Salary survey: respondents earned more than ever
Respondents to the 2024 salary study were paid better, especially bonuses.
3. How to design, coordinate and maintain an emergency lighting system
Engineers should know the different types of emergency lighting systems, and best practices for their installation and maintenance.
4. Heat pumps become more popular, impacting efficiency and the grid
Heat pump technology is expanding rapidly, improving efficiency and sustainability while also pushing the capabilities of the electric grid and putting power generation in the spotlight.
5. Five factors to understand for the indoor air quality procedure
As building owners and design professionals seek new ways to improve efficiency, lower cost and reduce carbon emissions in their buildings, many are considering ventilation optimization through the ASHRAE Standard 62.1: Indoor air quality procedure.