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,...
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...
If your facility is using a traditional ventilation system, the system will operate at a consistent ventilation rate (preset rate of outside air constantly brought into the space) based on an assumed level of occupancy. Consistency is good, unless building occupancy...
