My School District is considering Air Quality in their Return-to-Learn plan
It’s important that committees have discussions related to disease transmission and ventilation systems. Contaminated air can be spread through a building’s mechanical HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) system and the ability to control indoor air quality can vary greatly depending on system type. Introducing fresh outdoor air is a critical strategy for reducing airborne contaminants, therefore it makes sense that ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerat
When should we replace our sports lighting system?
You should stop and assess your ability to switch to LED before investing money into maintenance or repairs of your existing High-Intensity Discharge (HID) sports lighting equipment, especially if your system is out of warranty. HID will soon be considered obsolete, and many manufacturers have eliminated HID bulbs and parts from their offering altogether as they have solely switched to LED production. For this reason, KCL Engineering exclusively recommends LED systems to our
Preparing School Buildings for the Return of Students
Summer vacation is upon us yet we find ourselves continuing to think about the school setting and how students, faculty, and staff will receive instruction when the next school year resumes. KCL Engineering shared the following recommendations to K-12 school districts in May 2020: Preparing School Buildings for the Return of Students We know recommendations are changing frequently. The purpose of "Ask An Engineer" is to invite your questions and lend an engineering hand. bac