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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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Adair County Awarded Preserve Missouri 2024 Project of the Year Project with Veregy

Civil + Structural Engineer

However, these structures must also meet present-day needs, necessitating upgrades aligned with modern technology, building codes, and energy requirements. renovation project integrated energy-efficient systems into the 126-year-old courthouse structure, reducing energy consumption while maintaining the building’s historical integrity.

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New Heat Pump Takes a Sleek Approach to Home Climate Solutions

The Pro Builder

The new Quilt system, which launched today, includes outdoor units (like AC condensers) that are designed to look sleek rather than utilitarian. “It Read more Energy Efficiency HVAC Innovation Products Energy Efficiency According to Fast Company, Quilt hopes to tackle both of these challenges.

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5 Findings About Heat Pumps

The Pro Builder

5 Findings About Heat Pumps ibush Thu, 03/14/2024 - 20:24 Pinpointing whether heat pumps are a good investment is tricky. Ultimately, the study finds that heat pumps are far more efficient than other options and that in each of the 48 contiguous U.S. Read more HVAC Energy Efficiency HVAC

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New-Home Trends: Home Sizes Shrink Further and Personalization Has Power

The Pro Builder

In response, 38% of builders responding to NAHB's survey said they built smaller homes in 2023 and 26% indicate they plan to build even smaller during 2024.

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ASHRAE Calls for Abstracts: 2025 Winter Conf. Orlando

CCR Magazine

Several novel technologies are emerging to improve building energy efficiency that can directly impact heating and cooling loads and indoor environmental quality,” said conference technical chair Som Shrestha. The adoption of artificial intelligence coupled with advanced controls can also influence the thermal management of buildings.

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Construction Material Outlook Q1 2024

The MCP Group

Construction Material Outlook – Q1 2024 Lumber: Trending up In 2023, lumber prices experienced an overall decline following the spikes observed in 2020. HVAC/Electrical/Plumbing: Trending up Significant backlogs persist for equipment, particularly in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing categories.