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Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? System Performance Depends on It

The Pro Builder

But while the efficiency of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment has improved across the board, improper installation or commissioning can result in HVAC system faults that compromise HVAC performance and reduce energy efficiency. Department of Energy's (DOE) Building America program , points out.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

Due to their embodied carbon and operational carbon footprints, buildings play a significant role in these efforts, so understanding the impact of legislation on buildings is critical. This directly translates to building energy codes. For example, LEED v4 refers to ASHRAE standard 90.1-2010

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July / August 2019 Issue (Volume 52, Number 4)

Business Facilities

Business Facilities July / August 2019. 2019 Business Facilities Rankings Report | Our 15th annual Rankings Report maintains BF’s standard for credible and comprehensive results. Public Power Fuels Growth In NC | NC’s Electricities’ nonprofit membership organization provides economic development support to 70 communities.

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Read the Latest News on Idigitalhub and Open Space Innovate Uk Building, Envirotech 50-star Ipg Energy, First Uk Electricity From Waste Water, and Elecosoft New Collaborative Job Management Solution

UK Construction Blog

Meanwhile, additional recognition for the EnviroTech 50 star program at IPG Energy. Furthermore, the first company in the UK to harness electricity from waste water will be Scottish Water. Field Notes highlighted issues and oversights for build teams to address. We wanted to overcome documentation issues.”

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Business Facilities’ 15th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report

Business Facilities

From the July/August 2019 Issue. A state may have the largest installed capacity of a certain type of renewable energy, but that state won’t meet its renewable energy portfolio standard’s goal if only 10 percent of its electricity is generated from renewables. By Business Facilities Staff.

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Hear about the latest news on US construction OEMs record Yellow Table revenue, Sentinel missile infrastructure installation, OSU-led oceanographic research vessel construction, and FAA chooses greener airport control towers.

Construction Daily News

Meanwhile, the environmental examination gives the green light for the building of the Sentinel missile infrastructure. In 2019, Air Force crews collected data for three Sentinel environmental analysis components. Bollinger Shipyards in Houma, Louisiana is building the ships six months apart. Oregon State University and the U.S.

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Autodesk Construction Champions 2023: 25 People Powering the Future of Construction 

Autodesk Construction Cloud

For one, it’s an opportunity to build a physical legacy. From design and VDC professionals to business and project managers, these construction leaders aren't just building structures and facilities—they're shaping our world. Many things make construction an exceptional field to work in.