Top 10 Elements of Commissioning — No. 2: Controls Integration The more automated and complex a building is, the more important it is to clarify control system technical requirements. Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. October 12, 2022 The more automated and complex a building is, the more important it is to clarify control system technical requirements.Read More
Wasilla Police Station Upgrades IAQ and HVAC Systems ERV static-plate enthalpy cores eliminate the need for conventional defrost systems, saving the city energy and maintenance costs. October 10, 2022 ERV static-plate enthalpy cores eliminate the need for conventional defrost systems, saving the city energy and maintenance costs.Read More
B2B Quiz: VRF for a Dehumidification Warehouse Retrofit Using Construction Management Project Delivery The finalized system selection shall incorporate multiple DOASs, each serving 20,000 square feet of leased space. Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. October 6, 2022 The finalized system selection shall incorporate multiple DOASs, each serving 20,000 square feet of leased space.Read More
Condensing Boiler Design, Installation, and Maintenance Concerns Here is a list of things to do when designing condensing boilers for a heating and ventilating project. Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. October 5, 2022 Here is a list of things to do when designing condensing boilers for a heating and ventilating project.Read More
Efficiency 2.0 – Where Lower Ratings Mean Greater Efficiency Engineers are tasked, yet again, with transposing confusing government regulations into common sense. Herb Woerpel October 4, 2022 Engineers are tasked, yet again, with transposing confusing government regulations into common sense.Read More
The Impact of HVAC Systems Design on Local and Regional Infrastructure Resilience Efficiency is a crucial aspect of both sustainability and resilience. Scott Campbell, Ph. D, P.E. September 19, 2022 Efficiency is a crucial aspect of both sustainability and resilience.Read More
BAS Talents Extend Beyond HVAC Skill Sets Today, a control technician's fundamentals start at, ‘How do I connect to the system?’ James Regan September 16, 2022 Today, a control technician's fundamentals start at, ‘How do I connect to the system?’Read More
Managing IAQ for Human Health Creates a ‘North Star’ for Energy Conservation Steps Our moral imperative is to set health metrics as our constant to guide natural and mechanical HVAC settings. Stephanie Taylor, M.D., M. Arch, CIC September 14, 2022 Our moral imperative is to set health metrics as our constant to guide natural and mechanical HVAC settings. Read More
Top 10 Elements of Commissioning — No. 3: Scheduling With proper planning early in the construction phase, commissioning activities do not need to significantly impact the critical path of construction. Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E. September 12, 2022 With proper planning early in the construction phase, commissioning activities do not need to significantly impact the critical path of construction.Read More
Rosendin Powers Phoenix Sheraton Hotel Upgrades Electrical contracting company installed custom lighting fixtures throughout the hotel. September 8, 2022 Electrical contracting company installed custom lighting fixtures throughout the hotel.Read More