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Behind The Change In ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170

February 1, 2011

By Judene Bartley MS, MPH, C and Russ Olmsted MPH, CIC

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Review the work that engineers and clinicians put into creating an amendment to the standard for relative humidity in the operating room and other spaces. The goal was to see whether it was possible to adjust rh thresholds without affecting patient health, but the associated potential equipment savings may make facility budget directors feel the best of all.

Better Off Without Us

February 1, 2011

By Ron Caffrey

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It’s time to admit that on the road to better BAS operations, the biggest obstacle is the people.

Commissioning: Owner Expectations At The End Of Construction

February 1, 2011

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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At this stage, dilemmas that crop up (or have not been dealt with) can get even thornier.

Tomorrow's Environment: My Next Great Adventure

February 1, 2011

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

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In strategic business planning, the focus is on profit driven by technical proficiency and adaptability.

Best Bets On The Floor

January 1, 2011

By Compiled By ES' Staff

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When you stroll the AHR Expo floor this year, don’t leave things to chance. Nobody likes homework, but a little advance scouting out products of interest can save precious time in Las Vegas. We’ll wager something useful will catch your eye in our annual “show article.”

Refrigeration Update

January 1, 2011

By Compiled By ES' Staff

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The phaseout of ozone-depleting refrigerants marches on. Take a look at what is and isn’t allowed, and when.

When Does Efficiency Not Save Energy?

January 1, 2011

By Andrew Rudin

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Well, a whole lot of the time, according to the author. Consider his interesting perspective on the effort we pour into increasing efficiency in buildings and what it gets us in the end with regard to consumption. Also, can you guess the one sector that has actually managed to reduce usage? Find out and read some theories why.

Better Project Delivery: Health Care Infrastructure Projects

July 1, 2011

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

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Here, our long-time forward-thinking columnist uses a common hospital scenario to walk you through the shift from Design-Bid-Build to an Integrated Project Delivery approach. See how the job can get done with similar personnel on a considerably shorter schedule, resulting in a greater team investment in the project’s success and yet more time to get on to other work.

Editor's Note: Sharp Ideas

July 1, 2011

By Robert Beverly

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Getting an acceptable ROI from this event is like finding a needle in a needlestack.

Building Automation: Part 1: Proper Selection Of VFDS And BAS

August 1, 2011

By Paul Ehrlich, P.E. and Ira Goldschmidt P.E.

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Let drives steer you toward better performance, with these caveats.

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