by Eng.Benard Makaa,PE | 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 Eng.Benard Makaa,PE | 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 Eng.Benard Makaa,PE | 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 Eng.Benard Makaa,PE | 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 Eng.Benard Makaa,PE | 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 Eng.Benard Makaa,PE | Dec 18, 2016 | Consultants, Education
Engineering consultants are hired for numerous types of jobs that include specialized design, construction of large and small projects and everyday research activities. There are many engineering consulting firms in the country thus it can become a fatiguing work when...