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Conflicting Standards: Which Path Should I Take to Reopen My Building?

Stephanie Taylor, M.D., M. Arch, CIC

June 19, 2020

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The best guide to safe indoor climate management is to understand the data behind each recommendation.

The Importance of VRF System Certification

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

June 16, 2020

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The success of a VRF project is dependent on technicians completing the installation, startup, and pre-commissioning per the manufacturer’s best practices.

ASHRAE Publishes Updated Legionella Guideline

May 29, 2020

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Important guidance as buildings reopen after COVID-19 pandemic.

Air Distribution: The Essential Codes, Criteria, and Considerations

As a result of the coronavirus, air distribution codes, standards, and design guides have become more important than ever.

Steven G Liescheidt P.E., CCS,

May 11, 2020

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Engineering plays a definitive role when it comes to establishing the functional requirements of an occupied or unoccupied space’s supply air methods and devices.

NABTU and CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training Announce National Disease Control Standard for U.S. Construction Sites

April 29, 2020

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The new national framework outlines planning and implementation elements with strong minimum standards, screening policies, and the requirement of a comprehensive employer exposure control plan comprised of control measures, symptom checking, social distancing, training, hygiene, and decontamination procedures.

AMCA Releases Revised Standard 204, ‘Balance Quality and Vibration Levels for Fans’

April 3, 2020

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Changes include definitions for alignment with other standards, a new suggested frequency range for overall vibration measurements, and more.

EPA Temporarily Suspends Enforcement of All Environmental Laws Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

April 1, 2020

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The EPA's temporary enforcement discretion policy applies to civil violations during the COVID-19 outbreak and addresses different categories of noncompliance differently.

Drinking Water Treatment Units Must Now Meet Stricter Requirements for NSF/ANSI Lead Reduction Certification

February 6, 2020

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Joint committee governing NSF/ANSI 53 and NSF/ANSI 58 lowers the maximum allowable lead in filtered water from 10 ppb to 5 ppb.

20 to Watch: Women in HVAC Contest Winners in 2020

Engineered Systems magazine proudly announces its inaugural 20 to Watch: Women in HVAC contest winners.

Herb Woerpel

February 3, 2020

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Check out Engineered Systems' top 20 women to watch in HVAC for 2020.

20 to Watch: Women in HVAC - Caroline Traube

P.E., ASHRAE BEMP, CEM, LED AP BD+C, senior building performance engineer, McKinstry

February 3, 2020

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Meet Caroline Traube, P.E., ASHRAE BEMP, CEM, LED AP BD+C, senior building performance engineer, McKinstry, one of Engineered Systems' 2020 Top 20 to Watch: Women in HVAC

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Engineered Systems Magazine

2020 June

Engineered Systems magazine’s June 2020 issue examines how designers overcame numerous challenges to complete Minnesota University's Pioneer Hall and renovation project, Advanced DOAS technologies and features, and much more!

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