Articles Tagged with ''commercial buildings''

Commercial Building Owners Look to Save Money, Provide Comfort

Commercial thermostat manufacturers are capitalizing on the success of IoT-enabled devices

October 23, 2017

While smart thermostats are certainly on the rise for the residential market, the commercial side has experienced a much slower adoption rate. While a residential building has fewer people to heat or cool and a smaller space, commercial buildings aren’t as simple. Larger spaces and more people can make for a difficult heating and cooling process.

Addressing the Challenge of Oversized Openings in UL Damper Installations

Solutions do exist

Mike Coyazo

August 21, 2017

As architects and engineers draw up plans for commercial buildings, it is a common practice to design openings in walls. In many cases, these openings allow for intake and/or exhaust air that supports the building’s HVAC system and are fire-resistive rated.

2017 AHR Expo — New Product

Johnson Controls: Light Commercial Controls System

January 2, 2017

Verasys™ is a plug-and-play solution that integrates HVACR equipment and controls. Designed for light commercial buildings, this controls system provides a simple user experience with configurable controllers that seamlessly connect to a wide array of mechanical and electrical equipment, controls, and sensors, without requiring any special programming tools.

Snow Storage Could Reduce Building Air Conditioning Costs

Coupling a building’s cooling system with a snow dump could save energy

October 28, 2016

A University of British Columbia (UBC) study indicates that snow cleared from winter roads and put into storage could help reduce a building’s summer air conditioning bills.

DOE Invests $14 Million to Increase Energy Efficiency of US Homes and Buildings

Small-medium building sector and homebuilders are under-resourced when it comes to energy efficiency

May 23, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $14 million in funding for projects to significantly increase the efficiency of U.S. homes and buildings. These projects are designed to cut energy costs while leading to greater demand for new building products and technologies.

Case Western Reserve Researchers to Make Virtual Energy Audits a Reality

They receive ARPA-E grant to boost building energy efficiency nationally

January 1, 2016

Case Western Reserve University researchers were awarded a $1.4 million U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant to develop software to perform virtual energy audits of light commercial buildings.

Tapping the Potential of Predictive Maintenance

Sensors, data helpful when identifying and prioritizing the severity of building problems

Nicole Krawcke

December 14, 2015

The DOE reports that predictive maintenance may reduce maintenance costs up to 30 percent, eliminate breakdowns 70-75 percent of the time, minimize downtime, and increase production. Yet, despite the clear benefits of predictive maintenance, only 12 percent of commercial buildings are using it.

Owens Corning Expands Commercial Pipe Insulation Line

Closure system delivers a strong bond, easy installation, and long-term durability

September 10, 2015

Owens Corning has introduced new ASJ Max FIBERGLAS™ pipe insulation, expanding on its pipe insulation solutions designed for hot and cold, concealed and exposed piping applications in commercial and industrial buildings.

June 1, 2015: Nonresidential Construction Continues on Growth Path

Report Points to Diverse Forces Driving the Industry

June 1, 2015

The nonresidential construction sector continues to grow at a solid pace, reflecting 18 months of improving activity despite rising costs of construction materials and labor and a slight decline in regional economies where most construction activity is taking place, according to the FMI Nonresidential Construction Index (NRCI) report for Q2 2015.

May 13, 2015: Energy Efficiency Innovation Spurs Demand for Heat Exchangers

Heat Exchangers Are Used in a Range of Applications

May 13, 2015

The global market for heat exchangers is projected to reach $24.3 billion by 2020, driven by recent innovations in energy efficient heat exchangers, according to a new report by Global Industry Analysts Inc.

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