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Fan Coil Units Without BMS – A Lesson Learned
by Matt NapolitanI was recently involved as a commissioning agent in a new dormitory project where the owner was very clear with the contractor about his expectations for the 80+ fan coil units serving...
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Building Control System Graphics – Common Pitfalls
by Ben FowlerIntroduction The graphical interfaces that connect building operators to the HVAC, lighting, power management, security, and other systems are critical elements of a building control...
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The Building Controls Are (Not) Done
by Matt NapolitanBuilding controls are always the last thing to get done on a project – at least on the mechanical side. They basically have to be. You can’t control what isn’t there and until the...
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The Building Controls Are (Not) Done – Part II
by Matt NapolitanIntroduction In my last post I cited three examples of incomplete or incorrect control programming that all would have had negative effects on building operations or equipment life...
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Autumn Shoulder Season To-Dos: Preparing HVAC Systems for Colder Weather
by Eveline KillianWith the hot, humid weather behind us, it’s time to review the status of our HVAC systems and ensure they are prepared to operate efficiently in the shoulder season and winter months....
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Control Graphics: What You See is What You Get
by Brent WeigelWe have posted several times about the importance of building control systems in achieving efficient building performance. In particular, building control graphics screens are a critical...
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The Hand-Off-Auto (HOA) Switch and Efficiency
by Ben FowlerI recently had a meeting with one of my favorite long-term clients. We met to discuss some upcoming work, and while there, I poked around in the chiller plant mechanical room to see how...
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Proven Energy Savings through Building Retro-Commissioning
by Eveline KillianThe least utilized part of the building commissioning process is the act of going back to a completed project and proving the monetary value of the commissioning work. This is an...
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Performing a Water Consumption Analysis (Part 2)
by Katie MasonIn a previous blog post, I discussed our process for constructing a scope of work to perform a campus water consumption analysis. At the time, we knew a minimal amount about the existing...
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Building Systems, the Internet of Things and Security
Modern web-accessibility of building control systems is both a blessing and a curse. It is a blessing if you’re the facilities manager and you live an hour away from the building you’re responsible...
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