BE in Building Engineering

The buildings in which we live and work use about half our national energy. This energy use contributes to the CO2 [greenhouse gas] emissions. Building Engineers together with architects and structural engineers design environmentally-friendly new buildings and retrofit existing buildings and are responsible for the many mechanical and electrical systems that make our buildings work including heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, refrigeration, water supply, fire protection, power, lighting and data communication systems. Creating such buildings that function effectively makes for a challenging and rewarding career.