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Specified Air Solutions (SAS) recently announced the formation of two new divisions, Dehumidified Air Solutions (DAS) and Dehumidified Air Services (DASV).

When it comes to the use of natural refrigerants in commercial refrigeration, Whole Foods Market (WFM) is a pioneer.

For Berry Global in Lawrence, KS, loss of production is not an option. The company specializes in plastic products and operates virtually 24/7.

Owners, engineers, and contractors are increasingly understanding the advantages of designing new hydronic heating plants using high-efficiency condensing boilers.

Why is NOx such a major concern in the U.S. and elsewhere? NOx consists of roughly 90% to 95% NO and perhaps 5% to 10% NO₂.

In May 2017, this column addressed additions to existing BAS. It recommended that most building owners should sole-source these projects using the base-building’s BAS manufacturer.

This month’s B2B will focus on a new 12-story patient tower located at a health care campus.  This month’s test will address the design intent of an engineered zoned smoke control of return air, supply air, and exhaust air system serving the patient floor common corridors.

As we wrap up the recent peek into ongoing “thermostat wars” of indoor workplace comfort, I wanted to pass along a quick anecdote.

In the commissioning specification, the owner made the general contractor responsible for the cost of retesting required due to deficiencies discovered during initial functional performance testing.

Can I get a big, “THANK YOU?” I’d like to start the New Year on a positive note since I’m a person who always looks at the “glass half full.”