The Power of Positivity Through everything we do, we need more problem-solvers to replace the problem-makers. Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. May 13, 2022 Through everything we do, we need more problem-solvers to replace the problem-makers.Read More
Project Management - More Than Just Being Good At Communication Proactive communication among all entities is critical to the specific project success, but it needs to be backed up with more than just talk. Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. April 5, 2022 Proactive communication among all entities is critical to the specific project success, but it needs to be backed up with more than just talk.Read More
Begin the Closeout of the Project at the Start Intelligent engineers always start with the end in mind. Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. March 7, 2022 Intelligent engineers always start with the end in mind.Read More
The HVAC Industry Is Healthy and Growing We must continue to encourage diversity and foster new talent throughout the industry if we are to drive the built environment to new heights. Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. February 8, 2022 We must continue to encourage diversity and foster new talent throughout the industry if we are to drive the built environment to new heights.Read More
Auld Lang Syne – Long, Long Ago Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. January 13, 2022 In the HVAC industry, numerous words, expressions, equipment, and systems have heard their Auld Land Syne sung.Read More
Design Considerations: VAV Terminals Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. December 6, 2021 Examining issues and concerns regarding the design, installation, commissioning, and operation of this popular piece of comfort equipment.Read More
Pharma Design Intent Document Is Demanding but Easy to Engineer Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. November 3, 2021 Simplicity and the limited number of HVAC systems within a pharma building make operation, maintenance, and energy conservation performance demanding but easy when compared to health care applications.Read More
COVID-19’s Influence on Health Care Acquired Infections Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. October 5, 2021 The pandemic has proven that HAIs can be reduced when hospitals put restrictions on their open-door policies.Read More
Engineers Are Key in the Ongoing Climate-Based Refrigerant Transition Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. September 3, 2021 Performance, safety, reliability, environmental acceptability, and economics can each influence an engineer’s HVAC application.Read More
Air Filtration: Tricks of the Trade Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E. August 20, 2021 Examining common issues and concerns regarding the design, installation, commissioning, and operation of filters.Read More