In today’s world, everyone needs to be making efforts to ‘go green’. Carbon emissions are taking over the atmosphere producing climate change. If the right steps aren’t taken, this could lead to dire consequences. Buildings are responsible for much of the emissions going into the environment. They account for: 68% of energy consumption 38% of …
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Technology plays an important role in almost everything we do. It allows for more convenient communication and more efficient business processes. When it comes to something as complex as building commissioning, it should come as no surprise that software is an essential part of the job. This article will review the essential role software plays …
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MEP commissioning focuses heavily on ensuring that building systems operate how they were designed to. Energy efficiency is also a major consideration. However, the commissioning process should not be confused with an energy audit. Commissioning and energy audits both involve an inspection by consulting agents. But their goals are different. The services are not the …
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Commissioning is an essential part of the building process. It ensures a property’s systems are energy efficient and that they are working well together. It gives owners the confidence in knowing that their systems will withstand the test of time. If you are looking for a commissioning service to inspect your property, it’s vital to …
Getting a building commissioned involves getting certified professionals on the project as soon as possible to ensure systems are designed to function properly, efficiently and in a way to allow for working with other systems without issue or failure. Commissioning in general is most commonly related to new building construction, but recommissioning or retro-commissioning is …
Commissioning is a process that should occur over the lifecycle of the project. The commissioning process is extensive but the end goal is to ensure the systems will work together seamlessly and at maximum efficiency. The key to a high quality and effective commissioning effort comes in during the planning stages. If commissioning agents are provided …
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Buying a building is a major purchasing decision. It’s a huge investment and there are so many things to consider. This article will outline the things you should be thinking about when looking at buildings to ensure you find the right one for your purposes. It will also provide helpful tips for its upkeep. Location, …
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The pandemic continues to be an issue in today’s world. Although we are getting a better handle on it, there are still hospitalizations and deaths happening all over the world. Health experts have made several recommendations on how to reduce the spread of COVID in indoor public places. Whether those recommendations have been implemented seems …
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Direct Digital Control is essential in the controlling of a facility’s crucial systems. It is used in commercial and industrial buildings to ensure the proper operating of heating, HVAC, energy management and more. It plays a major role in increasing the overall efficiency of the unit. The Direct Digital Control system runs through a central computer …
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Ah, new construction. It looks great, it functions well, and it provides occupants with maximum efficiency. But over time, systems start to give out, usually due to regular wear and tear. Tell tale signs include utility bills going up and components not functioning as well as they used to. Fortunately, there are things you can …
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