HVAC Design/Construction Process - Articles - Page 123

Commissioning: Responsible Parties

Beyond the letter of the contract: When it comes to system flaws, not everything falls on the shoulders of the general contractor or the architect.

Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E.

May 2, 2016

Whether one calls it a commissioning action list, a master issues log, a deficiency list, a corrective action list, etc., every commissioning project includes a matrix of items needing attention by someone on the project team. This table is the responsibility of the commissioning professional to create, maintain, and share with the team.

Temporary Air Conditioning Using Owner In-House Project Management

Amanda Parolise

May 2, 2016

This month’s Facility File will focus on the B2B May test for a K-12 school HVAC application.

Boilers, BIM & Political Miracles

What consensus can be found when it comes to building modeling or legislation?

Robert Beverly

May 2, 2016

We’ve been working double time this month to produce not only the issue of ES before you now, but also the spring edition of Today’s Boiler. That is the official publication of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association, and it also gets a facelift as of this month, thanks to a redesign and the first phase of some editorial additions.

Smart Buildings Demand A Smarter Appoach To O&M

Smart Buildings Demand A Smarter Approach To O&M

In the beginning, the goal is to enable the operations and maintenance staff to work with the system to give it the best chance to perform as designed. Later, the vision is a culture of continuous improvement that can withstand changes in technology and personnel. In between? Plenty of opportunity for thoughtful operations and standardized routines.

Robert S. Novak, P.E., CSSBB

April 1, 2016

Modern buildings are truly amazing structures, with highly complex and integrated building systems that are energy-efficient and sustainable.

Design Review In Design Phase vs. Construction Phase

If you absolutely have to limit the commissioning role, then pick your moments wisely.

Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E.

April 1, 2016

Last month’s column walked through the scenario of what might happen if the commissioning professional is not engaged until very late in the construction phase.

Integrity: Not To Be Taken Lightly

Build a better industry with honest, faithful engineers.

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

April 1, 2016

What better time to talk about integrity than in a presidential election year. Certainly the perception of integrity within the building industry is much, much more low-key than the integrity of politicians, but it is the political environment that sets the bar for bad behavior.

Air Conditioning For A Datacom Room Expansion Using Integrated Project Delivery

Amanda Parolise

April 1, 2016

This month’s Facility File will focus on the B2B April test for an HVAC application within a financial investment facility that is doubling its datacom room to accommodate a critical business environment.

Finding Design Issues Late In Construction

When concerns arise, weigh the pros and cons of a project delay.

Rebecca T. Ellis, P.E.

March 1, 2016

Late last year (November and December, 2015) this column addressed the situation where a third-party commissioning professional is not by with the building owner until the last few weeks of construction.

Commercial Retrofits: Consider AFAD As Well As UFAD

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

March 1, 2016

In last November’s Back2Basics, I created a test for the readers based on the idea that the patient room design was similar to a pharmaceutical cleanroom, with an air lock for people to enter and leave the room.