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What is HVAC Commissioning?
Posted by Brian Rico on in Engineering
INTRODUCTION The primary goal of commissioning is to ensure a building’s HVAC systems are operating the way the owner intended. ASHRAE describes the commissioning process as a “capable way of verifying that facility and its systems meets the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR)”. Today, HVAC commissioning is more recognized as an important process needed for design, construction, […]
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Mechanical Engineers: The Interior Designers of Equipment and Boiler Rooms
Posted by Eric Baluch on in Engineering
As mechanical engineers, we are frequently involved with boiler room equipment layouts. While fitting modern equipment into an antiquated space may challenging for some engineers, our firm rises to the challenge to create a design that is maintainable, serviceable, efficient and clean. Much like furniture in a living room, each piece of equipment in a […]
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Does Power Have You Against the Wall? Our Engineers Come to the Rescue
Posted by Hilmi Tannous on in Engineering
Let’s face it: sometimes, the wall isn’t the most convenient place for an outlet. Never fear, though, electrical engineers to the rescue! We can put your outlet almost anywhere you want, within reason, of course. When our clients want power, data, and/or audio visual connections away from the wall in commercial buildings, office areas, schools, […]
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Aluminum vs. Copper Conductors
Posted by Hilmi Tannous on in Engineering, Fundamentals
The construction drawings are done, the specifications are complete, and bidding has commenced. A few days before bids are due, however, the contractor suggests replacing copper conductors with aluminum conductors – a suggestion that may be a value-engineering line item, or a qualification item within the bid. But what are the technical aspects of making […]
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Choose the Right Replacement Boiler
Posted by Joe Weagraff on in Engineering
Your boiler needs to be replaced. It’s old and inefficient and your natural gas costs are sky rocketing. What type of replacement boilers should you look at? There are condensing, non condensing, steel or copper water tube or fire tube, to name a few, and efficiencies range from 75% to 96%. You will need to […]
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