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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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The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future

BD+C

The next steps for a sustainable, decarbonized future 0 qpurcell Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:03 Sustainability For building owners and developers, the push to net zero energy and carbon neutrality is no longer an academic discussion. Government regulators are increasingly requiring that buildings perform more efficiently.

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7 Tips to Make Your Construction Business Greener

UK Construction Blog

The increasing awareness of environmental impacts caused by consumption has heightened interest in sustainability and green practices, particularly in the building and construction industry. Solar panels, which use photovoltaic cells to convert sunlight into direct current (DC), are a key component in harnessing renewable energy.

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Sustainable Swaps That Won’t Raise the Project Budget

Construction Daily News

Adopting the necessary measures for a sustainable construction project is a conscientious step toward creating functional and environmentally responsible structures. This reduces the demand for raw materials and curtails the energy-intensive processes involved in traditional manufacturing.

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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? And, the result of this baseline?

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5 Steps to Cracking the Code for a High-Performance Home

The Pro Builder

The show home features cutting-edge technologies, the latest in building science principles and best practices, and offers a real-world glimpse into the future of residential building to a higher standard. Though it was no easy task, this year’s build followed a proven process that can be applied to any home at any price point.

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“Outcome-based Pathway” – The New Mandate for Energy Compliance?

Building Information Management

The building community needs a better baseline of actual building performance against which to measure progress. All buildings and their sites utilizing these Outcome?Based Based Pathway Requirements shall comply with the International Energy Conservation Code. Actual energy use intensity (EUIa).