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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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

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. 

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

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

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

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