by Benard Makaa | Mar 31, 2017 | Education, Lighting, Power, Security
How to achieve energy efficient buildingsAbout one-third of global energy is consumed in residential, public, and commercial buildings, where it is used for space heating, cooling, ventilating, lighting, cooking, water heating, refrigerating, and operating electric...
by Benard Makaa | Mar 3, 2017 | Education, Lighting, Power
Building Information Modeling (BIM) is the process of generating and managing building data during its life cycle. Typically it uses three-dimensional, real-time, dynamic building modeling software to increase productivity in building design and construction. BIM is a...
by Benard Makaa | Mar 2, 2017 | Fire Detection
Smoke Detector • Customers need service and supplies to continue without disruption.• Suppliers demand agreements and payments to be without breach.• Employees expect to be safe in the facility, and for employment to continue.• Shareholders expect management to remain...
by Benard Makaa | Feb 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
1.They don’t plan. Working through the night and the submission day scramble might look heroic but they do little to improve your chances. Solution: Prepare early and also get know the right people, call them and explain the value that you can bring. Raise your...
by Benard Makaa | Feb 5, 2017 | Consultants
“Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Won’t you first sit down and estimate the cost to see if you have enough money to complete it? For if you lay the foundation and are not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule you, saying,...
by Benard Makaa | Jan 10, 2017 | Education
What is an MEP Engineer? MEP stands for Mechanical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Plumbing Engineers and Designers. MEP Engineers offer design and assessment consulting services to their respective fields. MEP Engineers make buildings inhabitable and comfortable for...
by Benard Makaa | Dec 28, 2016 | Education
1.That the grades do not matter anymore after you get the first job. At the workplace, what really matters is if you can deliver. You have to show that you can do the work. If you cannot, it won’t matter how well you did in school. This doesn’t mean that you don’t...
by Benard Makaa | Dec 27, 2016 | Education, Lighting, Power, Security
Typical Project Teams.A.THE MANAGEMENT TEAMThe owner often utilizes the services of management and consulting companies that can relieve the internal staff from the burden of managing a large project. These entities may work with the real estate, construction...
by Benard Makaa | Dec 20, 2016 | Lighting
In a bid to save more energy, you might consider using solar tubes in your building. Solar tubes help you get the natural light that skylights provide –but with less hassle and cost. Solar tubes provide plenty of warm, indirect light. They capture sunlight using a...
by Benard Makaa | Dec 19, 2016 | Lighting
Are you still on the fence over which energy-efficient alternative to choose between LED and Compact Fluorescent Lamp (CFL)? Incandescent bulbs have proven to be costly and inefficient and they are being phased out. Roughly lighting our homes accounts for about...
