Great engineers can coordinate systems with other disciplines on the team.
This is an excerpt from PHCP Pros.
Building systems design is the culmination of thousands of questions, decisions and conversations amongst the design team typically revolve around the coordination of systems demands. The difference between good engineers and great ones is their ability to coordinate systems with the other disciplines on the team, which is a necessary requirement for every project.
In particular, plumbing and mechanical coordination is typically a result of the mechanical needs within a building and mostly dictated by the maintenance and serviceability needs required of the system. This column will review some of the typical plumbing and mechanical coordination items we have experienced in our careers to help you with your next project.
About the Authors
Cory Powers, CPD, is a Principal and Project Manager in the Energy and Infrastructure group.
David Grassl is a mechanical engineer and the founding principal of Dynamic Consulting Engineers LLC,
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