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December BIM event coming to Washington

September 21, 2011

By Robert Beverly

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The National BIM Conference is concurrent with Ecobuild America and hosts a wide assortment of sessions.

Chiller Startup & Shutdown: Worth Doing Right

June 1, 2012

By Rick Nadeau, P.E.

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Commissioning, tracking performance data, and paying attention to detail during startup and shutdown can raise performance while lowering expenses.

Let's Get Rid Of The One-Year Warranty Phase

May 2, 2012

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

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Four building pros weigh in on the concept.

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Controller helps fast food restaurant save energy, maintain control

May 2, 2012

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When Ross Cailotto, the owner of R.E.C. Service Corp., heard about the KE2 Evaporator Efficiency controller (KE2 Evap), he knew he had found the solution. Before having the KE2 Evap, replacing an old Beacon system with mechanical controls meant moving product from the walk-in to temporary storage while the refrigeration system was off for 8 hrs or more.

Internet provider deploys filter screens to save motor and labor energy

May 2, 2012

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With 10 LEED certified facilities and millions of additional square feet in the works, a well-known global Internet company committed to running green facilities was facing cooling and maintenance challenges at several of its data centers.

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Sleeping easier: Vermont hotel’s pump retrofit gives peace to both patrons and facility manager

November 9, 2012

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Kevin Amyot had serious qualms last spring when contractor Ed Friedrich first proposed a major pump-retrofit project at the Sunset Motor Inn, one of the properties Amyot manages for the H. A. Manosh Corporation in Morrisville, VT. Friedrich’s $13,000 estimate called for the replacement of 18 fixed-speed circulating pumps in the heating system at the Sunset with 10 circulators from the Grundfos Pumps Corporation.

From Good To Great: Optimizing Your Chiller Plant

June 4, 2012

By Timothy Angerame and Ken Scheepers

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Texas Women’s University found that continuous energy monitoring and verification paid off well, yielding savings above and beyond an existing performance contract. The authors explain how measuring and managing can defeat the usual suspects that drag down plant performance. Is yours hiding some untapped greatness?

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June 10, 2012

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U.S. EPA, policy advocates should improve job impact analyses, says report

ABMA: Today's Boiler

DOE says 100 companies, groups plan to drop energy use 20% by 2020

June 10, 2012

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According to Andre de Fontaine of USDOE’s advanced manufacturing office, the DOE now has 110 U.S. companies and other organizations committed to a 20% cut in energy use by 2020. The pledges equal about 5% of the total “energy footprint” of the U.S. manufacturing sector.

HVAC Security Emergencies: No Terrorist Required

July 2, 2012

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

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Plenty of potential ventilation crises await many otherwise unassuming buildings, thanks to nothing more sinister than truck accidents, emissions from nearby buildings, or unavoidable natural disasters. However, by pairing a clear basis of design with HVAC response strategies, building owners can apply some forethought and preparation to avoid worst-case consequences. Start by asking the right questions about your facility.

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