New dual-fuel boilers help save this Alabama hospital 35% to 50% in fuel costs annually.The recently completed Shelby Baptist Medical Center (SBMC) $94 million South Tower Project in Alabaster, AL,

Piping helps Portland revitalization project save and offer gas

January 1, 2011

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A flexible gas piping system allowed tenants to add custom gas appliances such as professional gas ranges at this Portland, OR, apartment complex.The revitalization of the Pearl District - an

Hotel checks into tankless for hot water with room to spare

January 1, 2011

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A custom made vent system eliminated the need for 17 separate vents required by the gas-fired, tankless water heaters at this Alabama hotel.Saving space is invariably one of the prime

Service agreement tames urban wildlife parks

January 1, 2011

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The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) of New York manages the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, including its flagship location and headquarters, the Bronx Zoo, as well as the

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.

Tommorrow's Environment: The Hospital Acquired Infection Foundation

January 1, 2011

By BNP Media Staff

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We all need to do better in this design/build/O&M business.

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.

Editor's Note: One Cool Pitch

January 1, 2011

By Robert Beverly

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Qatar wins World Cup host status, in part by promising to keep outdoor field and crowd temps on the less than stifling side.

Commissioning: Facilities Staff Design Involvement

January 1, 2011

By Rebecca Thatcher Ellis, P.E.

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Balancing O&M input with designers’ work can be delicate but worthwhile.

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