by Leesa Hubbard | Dec 8, 2016 | Mechanical Building System
One of the best predictions of upcoming mechanical trends is to monitor the latest revisions to energy codes. The latest version of the energy code, ASHRAE 90.1-2016 was recently released and contains a number of technical revisions. While the code has not been...
by Leesa Hubbard | Aug 25, 2016 | Mechanical Building System
A commercial building can truly say a lot about a business. They should be professional, practical, and above all else, clean. One specific problem facing commercial buildings are dirty diffusers. Light diffusers and the ceiling tiles around them are known to have...
by Leesa Hubbard | Jul 27, 2016 | Mechanical Building System
Building managers and owners are continually seeking new ways to save money on utility bills. This is especially true when it comes to HVAC systems which are in operation year round. Luckily we have technology, such as economizers, to help cut cooling costs. ...
by Leesa Hubbard | Jun 23, 2016 | Mechanical Building System
The construction industry is severely behind the times in terms of productivity, according to a recent article at ConstructionDIVE.com. While every industry has its challenges, the productivity issue in construction is really the result of a combative approach in...
by Leesa | Dec 22, 2015 | Design Build, Energy Efficiency, Mechanical Building System
In October, we shared an article on how buildings are getting smarter, and the next generation of green buildings are expected to do more than ever. In this article, we share some futuristic building technology and materials that will change the way we construct...
by Leesa | Feb 3, 2015 | Mechanical Building System
When DDC systems began to offer energy savings features like optimum stop/start and advanced scheduling, many operators thought that their buildings would be as efficient as they could be. The reality couldn’t be further from the truth. While these systems can replace...
