Following in the theme of this column "tomorrow's" design engineer, construction engineer, and facility engineer, my New Year's resolution is to make this an exciting year of transition for the HVAC industry. Why, you say? Well, the time is right for making changes based on everyday application of CAD, time management, and handheld computers.
How, you say? Well, this year I am going to be persistent at getting the design community, equipment manufacturers, and the construction industry to embrace the benefits of today's technology. I strongly believe that technology, and more specifically CAD and handheld computers, can provide the following benefits: