In my August 2019 article, I began to unpack three approaches that can be utilized to create reoccurring lines of revenue within your engineering and consulting business. This month we will begin to look at the second approach: continuous commissioning.

Last month I discussed the niche business of troubleshooting and the pertinent things to do in preparation of the data collection, data analysis, and eventually the potential solution(s) plan. This month, I’m going to continue with this topic, focusing on water-side problem solving.

Variable frequency drives (VFDs), also known as variable speed drives (VSDs), are used to modulate the speed of motors in various applications, from hydronic water pumping to VAV fan units to vacuum systems.

This month’s Facility File will focus on the Back2Basics test on a hospital capital project to furnish and install a combined heat and power (CHP) co-generator of electricity and use of engine coolant heat rejection directed to the facility’s new pre-heat domestic hot water storage tank.

In my July 2019 column, I mentioned that this month I’d be talking about a technology that could help you to create a reoccurring line of revenue in your consulting and engineering business.

Back in July 2007, I wrote in this column on how troubleshooting can be a niche business, and it certainly has been for me over the years.

Despite being led by a brainless, heartless, and gutless entourage, one may presume that Dorothy could have eventually stumbled her way to the Wizard of Oz’s doorstep with or without the assistance of the yellow brick road.

Situated in the heart of downtown Los Angeles, the Sydell Group purchased the historic Bank of Italy building at Giannini Place with the hopes of bringing the booming success of its original NoMad New York City location to LA.

ASHRAE announced the release of its 2019 ASHRAE Handbook — HVAC Applications.