Dive into the Engineer's Design Process
Join us for an insightful webinar panel discussion on the Mechanical Equipment Selection Process in the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. This webinar brings together distinguished engineers from various backgrounds to share their expertise and experiences in the mechanical equipment selection process.
Designed for engineers, consultants, equipment manufacturers, and sales reps, this webinar aims to provide valuable insights into the challenges engineers face during the equipment selection process. By understanding these challenges, AEC professionals can better align their design workflows with engineers' needs and increase the likelihood of their equipment becoming the basis of design.
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About the Panelist
Garrett McCaffety is the Director of Specialty MEP Engineering for KMB Design Group, a leading nationally licensed engineering firm. Garrett is passionate about solving complex building and energy problems with collaborative teams, technical tools, and creative critical thinking. He is a professionally licensed Mechanical Engineer with diverse engineering, management, and business backgrounds gathered from 15 plus years of professional experience across the country. Past projects have included net-zero affordable housing, energy efficient multifamily housing, LEED certified commercial buildings, remote off-grid resorts and cabins, and energy modeling for various institutions including NRDC, DOB, and DOE.
About the Panelist
Dale Garfield, a Senior HVAC Engineer at EUA, boasts over 15 years of professional experience, underpinned by a strong foundation forged during his service in the United States Marine Corps as a Combat Engineer and Range Coach from June 2001 to July 2005. His educational journey includes earning an Associate's of Science degree in Civil Engineering Technology from Mid-State Technical College and a Bachelor's of Science degree in Architectural Engineering, specializing in Building Mechanical Systems, from Milwaukee School of Engineering. As a professionally licensed Mechanical Engineer, Dale is renowned for his adeptness in addressing intricate HVAC challenges through collaborative teamwork, technical expertise, and innovative thinking.
About the Panelist
Ryan Whitted is a Mechanical Project Engineer at IMEG. He has been with IMEG for 10 years and is experienced primarily in mechanical engineering designs for higher education and K-12 school facilities, but also has experience in commercial, hospitality, and residential facilities. He has worked on a variety of different systems ranging from typical packaged rooftop VAV systems to more complex systems like geothermal heat pump, displacement ventilation, and direct-indirect evaporative cooling. He received his undergarduate degree from the University of Tennessee and his graduate degree from the University of Colorado.