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ON THE MOVE:

Looking Beyond Basic BAS

Next-generation systems offer more than HVAC and lighting control
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
November 7, 2016

There has been a significant evolution in BAS over the last 10-20 years, thanks primarily to advances in computer technology.


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FLEET TRACKING:

Tool, Vehicle Tracking Options Protect Company Assets

New technology makes it possible to know where tools, vehicles, and people are at any given time
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Jen Anesi
November 7, 2016

To help business owners manage their assets, a growing number of tool and fleet-tracking software manufacturers are utilizing GPS tracking, radio frequency identification (RFID) transmitters, Bluetooth, bar codes, and more.

 


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REDUCING FRAUD:

Companies Protect Assets with Intelligent, Connected Products

Case studies outline how businesses are using connected tools and transportation products
November 7, 2016

The following three case studies show how some of these new products are changing technicians’ lives for the better while protecting company assets.


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ALCOHOL TREATS:

The Professor: Cheers to Frozen Alcohol Treats

A new process allows alcohol to be frozen at household freezer temps
John Tomczyk
November 7, 2016

A company has invented and patented a method for freezing edible alcohol products. The consistency of the products ranges from hard and solid through sorbet-like, and all stay frozen in the temperature range of 24°-28° without affecting taste, consistency, or alcohol content.


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HIDE AND SEEK:

Duct Dynasty: The Unintended Influences of Airflow on Combustion Safety

Altered airflow can influence the safe operation of fuel-fired equipment
David Richardson
David Richardson
November 7, 2016

Combustion safety can be sacrificed when fuel-fired appliances needing interior air for combustion are not carefully considered. Many appliances depend on a consistent supply of air from inside the building to operate safely. If this fact is ignored, the results can be deadly.


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Ice Breaker: The Basics of Heat Energy

Refrigeration is all about transferring heat energy from one place to another
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Joe Marchese
November 7, 2016

As heat energy is removed from a substance, its molecular activity will decrease; as heat energy is added, its molecular activity will increase. The intensity of this molecular activity affects the temperature of the substance.


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Forks in the Refrigerant Road

The R-22 phaseout and SNAP actions on HFCs present end users with a dilemma
Stephen Spletzer
Stephen Spletzer
November 7, 2016

Choosing the right path forward, refrigerant-wise, will be critical to the future success of many applications.


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MechanicalXchange Matches HVAC Buyers and Sellers

Major manufacturers meet high-profile contractors at acclaimed annual industry event
Mike Murphy
Mike Murphy
November 7, 2016

MechanicalXchange is a pre-planned experience that helps build and reinforce business relationships at board room levels.


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New US EPA Energy Star Program Focuses on HVAC Installations

The program will place emphasis on installation best practices for maximizing home energy efficiency
November 7, 2016

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) representatives recently unveiled its Energy Star Verified HVAC Installation (ESVI) program. 


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MAXIMUM EFFICIENCY AND IAQ:

Schools Ready to Invest in Efficiency, IAQ

Industry experts discuss trends, costs, return on investment, and more
Nicole Krawcke
October 31, 2016

With HVAC systems being among the largest consumers of energy inside school buildings, it comes as no surprise that energy efficiency is one of the top drivers for the replacement market in institutional settings.


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