In many ways, we in construction find ourselves in an age of specialization. Take ductwork, for example. It is conceivable that seven different companies could be involved with the installation of just one piece of duct. One company could be responsible for drawings,...
Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) is an energy efficient heating, cooling, and ventilation (HVAC) system which delivers precise temperatures to individually controlled zones. Widely used in Japan and Europe, VRF technology has been slowly introduced in the United...
Building Management Systems (BMS) are most commonly installed in large buildings but with advances in technology, are very cost effective in even the smallest of buildings. Their function is to manage the environment within the building by time of day operation,...
What is Ice Storage? Ice Storage utilizes a standard packaged chiller to produce ice during the night and consequently stores it, in modular energy storage tanks. The stored ice then provides the cooling medium to meet the following day’s air-conditioning...
New installation methods in the market today offer the customer several options when considering domestic water piping systems for new construction or an existing facility. While there are several variations, this article focuses upon the conventional method of copper...
