Agile Articles

Commercial mixed-use buildings are well known for presenting unique engineering challenges. These developments blend smaller commercial areas (usually on the lower levels) with comfortable residential areas above, creating a thriving precinct for living, working, and relaxing. As a developer, creating this kind of property presents an exciting opportunity for diversified income within a single property. […]

‘Sustainable’ has gained a reputation as a buzzword over the years, but as time marches on, it is becoming increasingly clear how important this principle is in the creation of all long-term developments. As engineers, sustainable engineering design is a relatively new discipline in the industry, but it is quickly rising in importance for both […]

Fire suppression systems have come a long way in the past few decades. Red extinguishers tucked into room corners used to be the extent of the expectations for fire safety, but with building services engineering solutions evolving at lightspeed over the years, fire detection has evolved too. Now, we expect each building we enter to […]

Unless they start to cause trouble, most building owners don’t think much about the hydraulic systems in commercial buildings. The water runs, the toilets flush, and the fire sprinklers stand ready in case of emergency. That’s exactly how it should be. When it’s working perfectly, it’s invisible. But when something goes wrong with hydraulic systems […]