Quite often, design engineers choose decentralized HVAC systems because of first-cost benefit, packaged equipment, simplicity of design, and the repetitiveness of the installation, to mention just a few of the features.

A set of inspection guidelines can go a long way in eliminating HAIs.

Can I get a big, “THANK YOU?” I’d like to start the New Year on a positive note since I’m a person who always looks at the “glass half full.”

Recently, a much younger engineer than I asked if we could meet and discuss an energy retrofit project she was working on but was not familiar with the application.

Last month, I wrote about the design team’s commitment to making a profit on each job.

What is the missing piece after the design contract has been awarded and the basis of design is kicking off the design phase of the project?

When I first started in the HVAC industry working in a design consulting engineering firm, I came to accept that the HVAC sequence of operation and its associated contract specification, Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC), were provided by an ATC sales engineer.

Planning ahead will help you reach systems for inspection and maintenance.

Last month, I opened a discussion on how I have enjoyed integrated project delivery (IPD) and design-build (D-B) projects over the years and how I have been fortunate to learn from other team members as I shaped my “full team participation” (FTP) process.