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

The Pro Builder

Why Pay Attention to HVAC Faults? 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.

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Energy-saving strategies: Ceiling panels with phase change material (PCM)

Construction Specifier

Today, several dynamic factors play a significant role: Climate change impacts: Regions are increasingly experiencing extreme heat, and some climate zones now require air conditioning installations where they previously did not. Harsher winter storms and persistent droughts are also becoming more common.

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BSL conversions: A cost-efficient method to support high-containment research

BDC Network

Universities, pharmaceutical companies, and state and federal agencies all showed a renewed interest in studying emerging infectious diseases, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) increased its research budget request by the most significant amount in nearly 20 years.

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Code Compliance & Beyond: Upping Baseline Building Energy Performance

Stok

This directly translates to building energy codes. In the United States, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning (ASHRAE) and International Code Council (ICC) primarily lead the efforts to develop energy codes, with help from the U.S. And, the result of this baseline?

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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. Harvey Jassal launched idigitalhub in 2019 in response to the growing need for civil engineering firms to increase performance, safety, consumer downtime, and value through digital innovation. First UK Electricity From Waste Water by Scottish Water.