Lilker Academy

How Lilker Stays Up to Date, and Up to Code In the fast-paced world of Architecture, Engineering and Construction, it’s crucial to be aware of changing trends and advancements in the field. Here in New York City there are a comprehensive set of building codes that …

Corporate Challenge

JP Morgan Corporate Challenge The JP Morgan Corporate Challenge is the worlds largest corporate running event, taking place in fifteen locations across eight countries and six continents with the goal of bridging the gap “between work and wellness.” Companies both small and large are welcome to …

Lilker Joins IMEG

Lilker joins IMEG and Expands Regional Footprint Lilker Associates Consulting Engineers joined IMEG, a national engineering firm on May 1, 2023. The announcement follows another recent IMEG merger with Long Island-based Cameron Engineering and expands the firm’s footprint in the State of New York to more …

Art in Focus

“Art in Focus” By: David Cyr, LC, MIES, IALD You’ve shelled out cash for precision lighting instruments, hired a good designer to select the right products and determine just where to place them, had a builder install them perfectly…but something is still not quite right. An important …

Electrification

Charging Ahead with NYC School Electrification By: Kabi Pandey, PE Mayor Adams recently announced a $4 billion “Leading the Charge” initiative to electrify New York City’s public school facilities and phase out the use of fossil fuels under the city’s landmark climate-combatting Local Law 97. Under …

2023 Promotions

Lilker Associates Announces New Promotions Lilker Associates is pleased to announce the promotion of several professionals in the organization. Robert Trovato, PE, LEED AP, Jenny Medovaya, PE, and Eric Chan, PE have each been elevated to Associate Principal. Euclides Rodriguez, PE, Andy Liu, PE, Matthew Hoang, PE, and …

Psychrometrics

Psychrometrics: What It Is and Why It Matters? By: Joseph Hayden, PE Figure 1: Psychrometrics of Standard Cooling Cycle Psychrometrics. At its simplest refers to the study and application of the thermodynamic properties of moist air and how various HVAC processes impact the condition of that air. Psychrometric …

Building Management Systems

Q&A with Bryan Cantrell, BMS Specialist, Lead Mechanical Engineer Senior engineer and recent hiree Bryan Cantrell is Lilker’s resident expert in Building Management Systems (BMS), a once revolutionary and evolving intelligent building technology that allows facility managers to easily connect, monitor and operate their mechanical and electrical systems …