Most people in the major design and construction business understand that commissioning is a process by which a building’s systems are verified to function properly prior to acceptance by the owner.
The American Society for Healthcare Engineering (ASHE) of the American Hospital Association (AHA) has named Patrick J. (PJ) Andrus, MBA, CAE, as its new executive director
Consider these factors when sizing up a potential upgrade. In addition, pick up a few easy tips for maintenance in the meantime. You can’t necessarily buy time, but you can get in front of a worst-case breakdown scenario.
According to the ASHRAE systems handbook, HVACR machines will last 15 to 18 years, provided that a median level of preventive care is performed throughout its life cycle.
Construction spending held steady in August compared to July but is up nearly 5% for the first eight months of the year compared to the same period in 2015, according to the Associated General Contractors of America.
Tap into engineering and business experience to capitalize on opportunities in the realms of utility incentives, tax incentives, energy usage, and energy demand.
In our world of growing concerns with global warming, utility companies across the world are making energy storage more cost effective for energy users.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the recipients of its 2016 Leadership Awards, an annual recognition of the individuals and organizations at the forefront of the green building movement.
Sometimes it does pay to sweat the small stuff. Data availability might vary depending simply on where you’re accessing it. Not only selection but placement of your sensors and transmitters can influence their effectiveness and response time. Bearing down on such details on the BMS side can yield long-term results for your cooling goals.
Properly selected automated controls to minimize chiller plant energy, power consumption, and the cost of operations are essential for overarching chiller plant performance.
Clarify the difference between pressure dependent and pressure independent systems, and then make a deep dive into this TAB process. There’s a lot of science involved, but in the end, steering and tweaking the process may seem more like an art.