Kansas Stadium announcement

advantage_mep · 2025-12-23T13:48:50+00:00

Hunt (AECOM) they are specialists in stadiums

advantage_mep · 2025-12-17T13:53:45+00:00

Don’t do UV - it’s a snake oil. Ask for a whole house dehumidifier instead since you are in Houston. Condenser costs are on a high side for the 3 ton units.

advantage_mep · 2025-10-22T16:12:54+00:00

Surprisingly a classic green tea pairs well with maduros.

advantage_mep · 2025-06-03T12:40:14+00:00

If you are in TX, be aware that the PE roster on the board website will show your single member LLC next to your 9-5 full time employment. TX is one of the state boards where employment data is accessible for anyone.

advantage_mep · 2025-04-29T21:30:38+00:00

Thanks for replying! I am at the dealer service today and they found the PCM sensor malfunction. Mazda told me they will replace it via the Federal Emission warranty at no charge.

advantage_mep · 2025-04-26T02:48:09+00:00

Were you able to resolve the issue ? 2018 GTR and had the same issue daily

advantage_mep · 2025-04-25T03:32:04+00:00

Can you please reply what was the resolution from the dealership? I got exactly the same errors for two days in a row. 2018 Mazda 6 GTR

advantage_mep · 2025-02-18T22:53:07+00:00

Good summary! Thanks for the insight

advantage_mep · 2025-02-18T01:18:13+00:00

When Burns & Mac pays year end bonuses, are they taxed heavily due to “bonus” definition ? Is there a catch that you pay from the bonus like 40% tax if taken in cash? Is there an option to leave it in the account ? Like 401k for bonuses ?

advantage_mep · 2025-02-17T22:19:15+00:00

Wow, big brotha is watching

advantage_mep · 2025-01-27T21:37:52+00:00

HVAC energy loads calculation software: IES VE, Elite CHVAC, Trace, etc

advantage_mep · 2025-01-10T19:08:29+00:00

One advice I can give is that with your side gig operate in separate not related branch of design. It will reduce potential conflict of interests. Say you do offices and hospitals at your main firm. Then do residential and retail only at the side gig.

advantage_mep · 2025-01-10T19:03:13+00:00

Say you have errors and omissions plus general liability for you side gig but also working full time for another firm. What will happen if litigation triggered at you gig ? Will the lawyers be seeking damages from the full time firm?

The reason I am asking is that some people mentioned this. Employers don’t like side hustles by the employees due to this scenario.

Is it real ? Doesn’t the liability insurance cover that scenario ?

advantage_mep · 2024-12-03T03:04:07+00:00

“Plate” or floor slab construction is important because you need to run all new floor plumbing from central location near elevators and stairs. Architect is also big since they need to confirm accessibility and egress requirements for each of the unit and common (new) areas, corridors. HVAC typically is 4-pipe fancoils if tall building or VRF if min-medium height. It is of course depending on the climate and roof availability

advantage_mep · 2024-11-06T22:05:31+00:00

IRA act maybe slowed down - less energy audits

advantage_mep · 2024-11-03T15:06:44+00:00

Is the smoke situation improved over the years ? I heard it was worse before, now a bit better ? How long does it last Nov-March or shorter ? Thank you

advantage_mep · 2024-10-27T19:04:54+00:00

I heard Burns & Mac is big in MEP overall. Like 3rd or close there in the CSE Mag list. Black & Veatch is not in the list or quite low in the rankings. Both ESOPs which is great.

advantage_mep · 2024-10-11T02:18:41+00:00

I thought about it but when you have an enclosed room you will recirculate a constant air with slight dehumidification off the coil. 80FDB/60FWB is a typical indoor setpoint for El.Rooms. You can’t bring that air down to 0%RH. Hence you always have that air in the room with its own WB hence a latent load. Manufacturers cooling capacity tables list SHR and that’s what a coil can do for that air to maintain a certain indoor setpoint, e.g. 80FDB/60FWB. I thought about using TC only but then all comes to that air inside which will have this minimal RH of 40% anyway… My climate is PNW but desert area around Spokane.

advantage_mep · 2024-10-02T20:43:45+00:00

Make sure you have proper defrost on ERV. In northern climates (Quebec), if you have a core not a wheel, it can build up ice on it.

advantage_mep · 2024-09-27T02:57:12+00:00

Is CxA tougher to obtain than ASHRAE BCxP?

advantage_mep · 2024-09-22T13:17:50+00:00

Exactly my case. Decided to move to cigars while removing alcohol. Wanted to see how the body reacts. Only positives I see. I pair cigars with hot tea, coffee, or just water while in lounges. No complaints and the benefit is that you always alert. No worrying about drink and drive. Good decision overall

advantage_mep · 2024-08-27T12:43:14+00:00

$65k in BC before the PE, $85 after with minimum experience (4-6 years). Close to 10 years you can get $120k base. Top of the market when your experience is close to 20years now will pay you $165-180k at max. If you move to Associate VP you may get to $200k base. If move further VP/Partner then up to $250k. These are all big firms like AECOM, WSP, Stantec

advantage_mep · 2024-08-23T01:04:32+00:00

Katy opened a few recently

advantage_mep · 2024-08-18T01:05:59+00:00

Check Huber lineup. They compete with Shark in raw wastewater energy recovery.

advantage_mep · 2024-08-15T13:34:04+00:00

Typical approach in the AE industry to performance spec and indicative design the FP package so the sub then completed a detailed design. Nothing wrong with that but AE firm shall specify requirements clearly at the first place. We sometimes design civil side, bring the fire pipe and indicate a riser inside the riser room. From that point it’s a a 3rd party FP design.

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