HVAC Design/Construction Process

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When I first started in the HVAC industry working in a design consulting engineering firm, I came to accept that the HVAC sequence of operation and its associated contract specification, Automatic Temperature Controls (ATC), were provided by an ATC sales engineer.

Integration of a variety of non-BAS controls and systems has become an increasingly important aspect of building projects.

The commissioning professional should facilitate at least one design phase meeting with representatives of the O&M trainees, preferably including some future trainees themselves.

Planning ahead will help you reach systems for inspection and maintenance.

Should the utility care about your standby power system?

Commissioning (Cx) certain building systems has been occurring for years, and the process is continually evolving.

This month’s B2B will focus on the B2B July test for HVAC applications of an existing emergency space renovation and is based on chapter 8 (Health Care Facilities) in the 2015 ASHRAE Handbook — HVAC Applications, It is focused on the temporary HEPA filter systems installed within the construction space to maintain a negative pressure in this space.

O&M staff training has always been a key component of new or renovated building systems commissioning.

Increases in energy costs are leading many building owners and facility managers to look for more cost-effective ways to heat and cool their buildings.

Last month, I opened a discussion on how I have enjoyed integrated project delivery (IPD) and design-build (D-B) projects over the years and how I have been fortunate to learn from other team members as I shaped my “full team participation” (FTP) process.