C. Scott Learned, MS, MBA, PE

This no-nonsense advice on dog zones with an animal-care-focused engineer provides some suggestions to keep down noise in a new or remodeled veterinary clinic.

An engineer's input can make sure your new veterinary hospital is suitably powered, ventilated and safe for patients.

Does it sound too cheap? It might be, so ask.

An expert's take on the details that may prove important to your project

Q: At our veterinary practice, we're considering the addition of grooming and kennel facilities. First, though, we'd like to know: what should we expect for the clinic's water consumption for each boarded dog?