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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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Everybody needs good NABERS – accommodating the new rating scheme in construction contracts

Practical Law Construction

The NABERS UK system focuses on the energy efficiency of office buildings when they are in use, to gauge actual performance in a way that is comparable with similar buildings. The scheme seeks to close the existing gap between theoretical design-based energy performance and actual in-use energy performance.

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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. And, the result of this baseline? How to approach compliance.

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Environmental Regulations in Construction: What Contractors Need to Know

Levelset

Governments balance the needs of both by requiring contractors, property owners, and others involved in construction to mitigate the effect of building activity on the environment, including air, water, and animal and plant life. In general, these laws apply to both contractors on the jobsite and the owner of the completed building.

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – Recommend Training

Building Information Management

Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. In accordance with the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act 2010 (FBPTA), the below curriculum is recommended relating to facility. performance buildings. . Achieving this level of performance requires a government-­?wide Curriculum -­?

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Public Law 111-308 – Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act – FBPTA – Recommend Training

Building Information Management

Fede ral Buildings Personnel Training Act. In accordance with the Federal Buildings Personnel Training Act 2010 (FBPTA), the below curriculum is recommended relating to facility. performance buildings. . Achieving this level of performance requires a government-­?wide Curriculum -­?

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Zweig Group’s 2024 Rising Stars In the AEC Industry

Civil + Structural Engineer

a civil engineering firm focused on sanitary sewer systems, as a stop-gap measure until she could find a career more suited to her structural engineering ambition. With her educational background and personal focus on structural engineering, she accepted a position with RJN Group Inc.,