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Facilities Preventive Maintenance

Job Order Contracting

Installed model and features of each system. Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs. Provide instructions stating when the systems should be retested.

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Best Energy Efficient Home Upgrades

UK Construction Blog

Upgrading to energy efficient appliances and systems can cut your energy usage and reduce your carbon footprint. Smart thermostats and high efficiency HVAC systems can make that a reality. When doing it yourself, check for drafts around doors and windows, inspect insulation levels and check your heating and cooling systems.

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GUIDE: Which type of plan shows the layout of the HVAC system?

CCR Magazine

The type of plan that shows the layout of the HVAC system is called a mechanical plan. HVAC systems regulate a building’s temperature, humidity, and air quality. In residential, commercial, and industrial buildings, these systems regulate temperature and provide ventilation and air movement.

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Tuning in on sound: Reducing noise in the workplace

Construction Specifier

Conversations or activity of other occupants, the whirl and beeps of computers and electronic equipment, and the hum of HVAC and mechanical systems all create a cacophony of unwanted sound that is hard to ignore. Hotels, school dormitories, apartments, and condos have the same design element in common—shared walls and floor/ceilings.

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Common Insulation Problems and How to Fix Them

CCR Magazine

Additionally, mold spores can spread through an HVAC system if the place is not properly insulated. Air Leaks and Drafts If there are gaps or cracks in walls, floors, or ceilings, they can lead to uncomfortable drafts and air leaks. This usually occurs in an area that has suffered significant moisture damage. </p>

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‘Invisible’ Heater Design Elevates Comfort and Aesthetics at Manhattan Residential Skyscraper

CCR Magazine

“Designed for quiet, controlled comfort, they are ideal for both residential and commercial applications, including living rooms and bedrooms, offices, hallways, lobbies, conference rooms, retail stores and buildings with floor-to-ceiling windows.” Working in tandem with Technical Air Systems, Inc.,

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Facilities Preventive Maintenance

Job Order Contracting

Installed model and features of each system. Manufacturer’s schedule for routine preventive maintenance, inspections, condition monitoring (predictive tests) and adjustments required to ensure proper and economical operation and to minimize repairs. Provide instructions stating when the systems should be retested.