HVAC Retrofits

Getting the most from what you’ve got, and upgrading to get even more. From swapping out a particular item to replacing a whole boiler system or entire HVAC configuration, read up before you act.

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New Boiler Plant for Research Park Complex Using Design-Bid-Build Project Delivery

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

January 20, 2020

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This month’s B2B focuses on Design-Bid-Build Project Delivery.

Harris Products Group Donates Equipment to Budding High School HVACR Program

January 16, 2020

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Independence, Virginia-based Grayson County High School students gain valuable brazing and soldering tools through donation.

The Blueprint: Lochinvar's Tommy Olsen

January 14, 2020

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Recently, Tommy Olsen, market segment coordinator for cogeneration and pool heating products at Lochinvar, sat down with Engineered Systems editor-in-chief, Herb Woerpel, to discuss the CHP market, the company’s partnership with EC Power, and more.

Engineering Steam Systems -- Another Forgotten Skill

A look back at the days when steam heating systems were much more common.

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

January 6, 2020

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This month, I will continue to discuss the forgotten skills of steam system design.

CoolSys Acquires Tech Mechanical

December 24, 2019

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The acquisition broadens CoolSys’ presence in the Midwest and strengthens its commercial division.

St. Louis Releases Inaugural Building Energy Benchmarking Report & Checklist

December 21, 2019

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Improving building performance across the city could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 11% and save at least $61.5 million in annual energy costs. New report helps establish baselines on performance, while checklist provides recommended next steps.

Facility Files: Converting a Large Office Facility's CAD Records to BIM

Amanda Parolise

December 12, 2019

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This month’s B2B focuses on the conversion of an existing 1 million-square-foot commercial office building’s record computer-aided drawings (CAD) to building information modeling (BIM) drawings.

Engineering Steam Systems -- Another Forgotten Skill

Once an industry standard, steam system engineering has evolved into a lost art.

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

December 5, 2019

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When I started out at an HVAC consulting engineering firm back in the 1960s, our services were primarily focused on hospital design engineering. Back then, steam system engineering was standard for those building applications.

Five Maintenance Tasks Eliminated When Using Oil-Free Chillers

Eddie Rodriguez

November 26, 2019

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Eliminating oil from the chiller improves performance and reduces maintenance, providing up to $3,650 in annual maintenance costs associated with maintaining the complex oil management system.

ACEC Sets Bold New Course with Strategic Plan Promoting the Essential Value of Engineering to Society

November 26, 2019

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The plan puts greater emphasis on research to drive thought leadership and proactive advocacy to assist policymakers and the industry to develop innovative solutions to these challenges.

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