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Tomorrow's Environment
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Our "last page" column: Howard McKew on everything from industry trends to your career path.

ARTICLES

Thanksgiving

Giving thanks for HVAC industry mentors

Recognize the good, the bad, and the ugly
Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
December 2, 2023

I can say with confidence that no one succeeds in this HVAC business without mentors, educators — some of these individuals may have only provided you with good advice on one or two occasions, others may have far exceeded your expectations. 



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construction workers

More on project management and the role of PM

It can mean the level of success during and at the end of a specific job
Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
October 13, 2023

Back in April 2022, I discussed the important role an individual fills when assigned the project manager (PM) position on a job, noting the position is more than just being a good communicator.


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HVAC Energy Storage

Battery Storage — A New Generation of HVAC Energy Storage Application

BES should be more than just a passing thought when it comes to decarbonization.
Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
October 6, 2023

First, there was the energy crisis in the 1970s that would reshape the HVAC industry and how we would select the optimum HVAC systems based on the primary heating and cooling resources. 


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revising the new hvac applications handbook

Revising the New HVAC Applications Handbook

Revising the New HVAC Applications Handbook
Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
September 29, 2023

The ASHRAE 2023 Handbook HVAC Applications is now out, and we need to get ready to revise it again. Updated every four years, this volume is significantly larger than its previous editions, in part due to a new Chapter 66, In-Room Air Cleaners.


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University

How To Create HVAC Master Plans for a University

There are many factors to consider
Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
September 13, 2023

Often overlooked, the optimum acoustic environment doesn’t get included with HVAC design intent documents unless it is a theatre school.


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HVAC Energy

Battery Storage — A New Generation of HVAC Energy Storage Application

BES should be more than just a passing thought when it comes to decarbonization
Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
July 5, 2023

First, there was the energy crisis in the 1970s that would reshape the HVAC industry and how we would select the optimum HVAC systems based on the primary heating and cooling resources. 


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manuals stacked up

How Many Types of O&M Manuals Are Needed and Who Compiles These Manuals?

Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
May 10, 2023

Many projects now require several types of manuals. Here’s how to keep them straight.


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past, present, future signs

Benchmarking Buildings: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow

What benchmarks can building owners apply to monitor and measure annual energy consumption within commercial buildings?
Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
May 1, 2023

Today, there are no environmental benchmarks that would tell me the project is in compliance or not.


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HVAC equipment

O&M Tasks Most Don’t Discuss With The Design Team

What should a facility manager look for via trending data and/or spot checking equipment and materials?
Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
March 20, 2023

What should a facility manager look for via trending data and/or spot checking equipment and materials?


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Design Engineering: Practice What You Preach

The design and construction teams cannot continue to wear blinders when drafting the owner’s project requirements, construction budget, and job’s timeline.
Howard McKew
Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.
January 31, 2023

The design and construction teams cannot continue to wear blinders when drafting the owner’s project requirements, construction budget, and job’s timeline.


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