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Home » Engineering and HVAC

Articles Tagged with ''Engineering and HVAC''

Case in point architecture contract

When the Fine Print Isn’t Enough: Trust, Payment and Risk in Engineering Contracts

Guest columnist Dan Reider reflects on decades of work; revealing how contract language is often less important than personal integrity
Reider
Dan Reider
February 23, 2026

A consulting engineer shares hard-earned lessons on why trust and partnerships can matter more than contractual details in the architecture and engineering business.


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RMF Engineering College Chiller

Wake Forest University South Chiller Plant: Vertical Innovation and Campus Impact

A vertical redesign and collaborative planning helped Wake Forest University expand its chilled water system by 33%
ES Magazine staff
February 22, 2026

How Wake Forest University’s South Chiller Plant upgrade sets a new standard for campus infrastructure – boosting cooling capacity, preserving campus land, and blending cutting-edge engineering with iconic architecture.


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RMF Engineering Jon Logue

Promoting Building Longevity and Cost Optimization Through Retro-commissioning

How a proactive approach to building automation and control can drive dramatic savings, boost efficiency, and extend facility life – as proven by a Maryland courthouse’s turnaround
Jon Logue RMF Engineering
Jon Logue
January 12, 2026

A case study from RMF Engineering on the Rockville District Courthouse highlights how targeted retro-commissioning can slash utility costs and maximize building performance.


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Design Build Forum Unified Group Forum

Professionals Collaborate, Compete, and Connect at Unified Group’s Debut Design-Build Forum

HVACR leaders share real-world lessons, debate best practices, and discover new approaches at industry’s inaugural event in Denver
ES Magazine staff
December 10, 2025

The Unified Group’s first Design-Build Forum brought together 40 HVACR pros from across the U.S. for candid conversations, hands-on exercises, and even a bocce ball showdown.


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Karim Muri Insulated Metal Panels

Efficiency, Cost and Speed: Addressing Construction Industry Challenges with IMPs

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) offer an all-in-one building envelope solution that boosts efficiency and speeds up timelines
Karim Muri
Karim Muri
December 10, 2025

Today’s construction industry needs smarter solutions to keep projects on budget, on schedule, and in line with tough environmental standards. Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are stepping up, writes Karim Muri of Kingspan. 


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Project Management

Guidelines for Engineering Project Management

Let's cover the good and bad traits of project managers – and what can set you apart
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
June 5, 2025

When a job financially “breaks even” or loses, because things didn’t go well, the likely culprit will be the project manager for not championing the project, writes Tomorrow's Environment columnist Howard McKew.


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HVAC Growth

Facility Assessment of HVAC Systems

Modern HVAC assessment strategies: transforming building systems through expert technical analysis
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
May 5, 2025

Building owners will think of hiring the design engineer to complete any one of the tasks addressed herein, but often overlook the thought of how an HVAC contractor could join the task team. 


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Cooling Tower HDPE

From Cooling Towers to Cost Savings: Hospital Seizes Power Saving Opportunity

Arkansas hospital increases energy efficiency by diagnosing cooling tower issues and treating its entire mechanical system
Greg Rankin
May 5, 2025

Baptist Health Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas, replaces its aging cooling towers — overhauling its entire mechanical system with advanced, low-maintenance technology.


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Aircore

Infinitum Unveils Eco-Friendly Motor System at AHR Expo 2025

'Motor appears well suited to improve overall system efficiency,' analyst says
ES Magazine staff
February 10, 2025

The Aircore Heavy Duty motor is engineered to handle heavy loads with up to 25% more efficiency compared to conventional solutions. 


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Chiller Myths

Busting Four Myths About Engine Driven Chillers

Engine-driven chillers do require 8 more hours in annual maintenance, but other critiques like expense and efficiency don't hold water
Dalton Allaben
November 14, 2024

With thousands of chillers operating successfully in all varieties of applications, it’s time to uncover the myths about these chillers.


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