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Commissioning hydronic systems, Part 1
Constructor Magazine
APRIL 16, 2018
When I first started in this business 40 some years ago, our equipment selections and system designs were much simpler
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Seven lessons learned on commissioning projects
BD+C
JUNE 22, 2017
Commissioning helps projects achieve greater occupant comfort and satisfaction, higher building energy efficiency, and ensures ease of maintenance for the building engineering staff. Ultimately, commissioning is where the rubber meets the road in terms of building design.
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Top 10 Commissioning (Cx) Pitfalls
Optimizing the value of sustainability
DECEMBER 4, 2014
This blog is part of a series, check it out: Top 6 reasons to commission your building Commissioning! Commissioning Energy Green Building Renewable Energy Sustainability Who is it good for?
OSH Review Commission makes important machine guarding ruling
FDR Safety
JUNE 19, 2015
In a significant ruling, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission has tossed out a machine guarding citation issued by OSHA to an energy company. But the Review Commission said that the judge misinterpreted the phrase “reasonably predictable,” saying there was no evidence that any employees were stationed at or near either piece of machinery. The post OSH Review Commission makes important machine guarding ruling appeared first on FDRsafety.
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What to look for in a Commissioning Agent
Optimizing the value of sustainability
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
This blog is part of a series, check it out: Top 6 reasons to commission your building Commissioning! Commissioning Who is it good for?
Increase the value of your commissioning process
Constructor Magazine
FEBRUARY 1, 2017
The market for building commissioning services has always been dynamic – it is not uncommon to receive project bids that differ by a factor of two or three. Matt Schwartz, PE, Sr. Associate & Greg Shank, Principal, Altura Associates.
6 Reasons to [properly] Commission your Building
Optimizing the value of sustainability
AUGUST 19, 2014
Top 6 reasons to commission your building. Commissioning! absolutely everyone) What to look for in a commissioning agent (coming soon) Top 10 Commissioning Pitfalls (coming soon) Congrats! Commissioning Energy Green Building This blog is part of a series, check it out! Who is it good for? You’ve just invested in some new systems that will make your building more […].
Texas Facilities Commission Adopts BIM
Collaborative Construction
AUGUST 19, 2009
Austin - The Texas Facilities Commission (TFC), the agency within the State of Texas that oversees the state’s real estate development as owners and operators of state facilities, today announces its adoption of Building Information Modeling (BIM) for state design and construction projects." Texas has pulled the trigger, officially adopting BIM for use on on TFC projects. This will have a HUGE impact on the AEC Industry in Texas and around the country.
Project Update: Commissioning Underway at Hopewell Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility
PC Construction Blog
JANUARY 5, 2017
The $71 million design-build Phase 2 Nitrogen Removal Improvements project at the Hopewell Regional Wastewater Treatment Facility is now in commissioning with full startup scheduled for this spring.
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Commissioning! Who is it good for (absolutely everyone)
Optimizing the value of sustainability
AUGUST 19, 2014
Top 6 reasons to commission your building Commissioning! Commissioning Energy Green Building This blog is part of a series, check it out! Who is it good for?
OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional
Construction Equipment
MARCH 2, 2016
The commission order said, "A closer look at the statutorily authorized plan requirements reveals that the benefit plans permitted to be used to opt-out establish a dual system under which injured workers are not treated equally."
Commissioning Pull Planning Session Results in Ownership and Accountability
PC Construction Blog
AUGUST 1, 2016
The Commissioning Team at the DC Water Tunnel Dewatering Pump Station and Enhanced Clarification Facility recently conducted its first Pull Planning session.
Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Grant Recipients
Buisness Facilities Contributed Content
SEPTEMBER 13, 2013
The Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission (CAIC) has awarded $350,000 in grants for nine projects. The post Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission Announces Grant Recipients appeared first on Business Facilities. Posted by Heidi Schwartz.
Calif. commission approves ‘emergency’ balcony code changes
BD+C
FEBRUARY 13, 2017
The California Building Standards Commission recently approved emergency regulations enhancing the California Building Code (CBC) balcony and walking surface construction requirements
California Energy Commission launches code upgrade process
BD+C
OCTOBER 2, 2014
The California Energy Commission launched the upgrade process to Title 24, the state energy code, last month. The commission is proposing to make Title 24 equivalent to ASHRAE 90.1-2013, a national model code.
Federal Energy Commission Calls for Tighter Electric Utility Cybersecurity
ENR Construction
AUGUST 3, 2016
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has ordered the North American Electric Reliability Corp. to develop a new or modified reliability standard for industrial-control system hardware, software and computing and networking services associated with bulk-electric system operations
Guidelines for Building Commissioning in the Works
Construction Dive
JANUARY 9, 2014
There are several new developments to report in the effort to develop guidance for optimizing building performance through commissioning. In one such development, American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recently began taking comments on proposed Guideline 0.2P, The Commissioning Process for Existing Systems and Assemblies.
PennDOT Secretary Named to Chair Pa. Turnpike Commission
ENR Construction
JULY 24, 2017
As part of a planned reorganization, the PTC has appointed a new slate of leaders, naming Pennsylvania Secretary of Transportation Leslie S. Richards as its Chair
Sales commission or salary: The conudrum
Construction Marketing Ideas
JANUARY 22, 2015
in some fields, such as real estate sales, there seems to be only one answer: pure commission. Residential contracting consultant Michael Stone has never wavered in his belief (and advocacy) that residential contractors should employ sales representatives who work on pure commission.
California Energy Commission slashes flow rates for urinals, faucets
Constructor Magazine
APRIL 9, 2015
In response to the historic drought being experienced in California, the California Energy Commission has gone beyond WaterSense standards, mandating that new urinal installations use no more than a pint per flush and faucets max out at 1.2-GPM.
U.K. Commission Grounds Plan for New Airport East of London
ENR Construction
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
In one myopic stroke the Airports Commission has set the debate back by half a century, says London Mayor Boris Johnson. Infrastructure
CEU Article: Pushing the Envelope - The Need for Enhanced Commissioning
SAB Magazine
DECEMBER 24, 2013
This is the backbone of commissioning, although like many other things, the devil is in the details. Set goals, check goals, meet goals.
ASHRAE/IES publish first standard focused on commissioning process
BD+C
SEPTEMBER 27, 2013
ATLANTA – A newly published standard focused on the commissioning process will help ensure a fully functional, fine-tuned facility. read more. Architects Mechanical Systems Sustainable Design and Construction Building Owner Contractors Designers Engineers Facility Managers Plumbing
Studio Gang commissioned to design its first Canadian building
BD+C
MARCH 21, 2017
Studio Gang is set to make its first mark in the Great White North as Slate Asset Management has selected the Chicago- and New York-based firm to design a mixed-use tower in Toronto.
Demand for commissioning services on the rise: PECI/BCA survey
BD+C
AUGUST 23, 2013
Demand for the services of commissioning professionals is rising and will continue to rise into the near future, according to a survey by PECI and the Building Commissioning Association (BCA). PORTLAND, Ore.
Should Commissioning Be Required for Small Buildings?
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2012
Should commissioning be required for all buildings that are designed and built to meet American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Standard 189.1-201, Standard for the Design of High-Performance, Green Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings, regardless of size?
The NYC Public Design Commission recognizes 12 projects with its 2016 Excellence in Design Award
BD+C
DECEMBER 8, 2016
Every year since 1983, New York City’s Public Design Commission has awarded projects with its Excellence in Design Awards, given to public projects in any of the city’s five boroughs. Selected from hundreds of submissions, the Commission reviewed the entries and chose 12 projects to receive the award for 2016.
DC commission approves Gehry's redesign for Eisenhower memorial
BD+C
JUNE 25, 2013
has been approved by the Eisenhower Memorial Commission , reports the Washington Post. Frank Gehry ''s updated design for a new Dwight D. Eisenhower memorial in Washington, D.C., Body Image: read more. Architects Cultural Facilities Military Construction Museums
WSP acquires engineering and commissioning firm ccrd
BD+C
NOVEMBER 6, 2014
WSP is expanding its national presence by acquiring ccrd, a national MEP engineering and commissioning firm. WSP, headquartered in New York City, now has 1,050 employees in 16 offices across the U.S. This merger will enhance the firm''s capabilities in healthcare and science/technology, something that Houston-based ccrd has extensive expertise in. read more. Engineers
Jean Nouvel commissioned to design Islam Museum next to WTC
BD+C
AUGUST 4, 2014
Soho Properties’ CEO Sharif El-Gamal commissioned French architect Jean Nouvel to design the Islam Museum on a site the company purchased on 49-51 Park Place for $10.7
Does Commissioning Make Sense for Non-LEED Systems?
Construction Dive
JULY 31, 2013
Does commissioning make sense when it is not required for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) project certification? Senior Commissioning Consultant Mitchell Chvilicek this question, noting that the building at issue has “many” other energy systems aside from those required for commissioning by LEED that potentially could be targeted for the process.
Fuji Vegetable Oil Investing $70M In Louisiana Production Facility
Business Facilities Blog
MARCH 16, 2018
Capital Investment Daily News Featured Food Processing Louisiana Workforce Development Business Incentives corporate expansion Employment Fuji Vegetable Oil JEDCO Jefferson Parish Economic Development Commission LED FastStart Louisiana Economic DevelopmentThe new specialty oils processing facility will result in 39 new direct jobs in Jefferson Parish, with the help of the LED FastStart workforce training program.
Commissioning Expert Reports Rampant Shortcomings in Building Performance, Suggests Solutions
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2013
” panelist George Trapp, a commissioning agent with In-Posse LLC, suggested that a significant part of the problem lies in the level of involvement and communication among certain key players who have a hand in maximizing a building’s green potential. We need to get the right people into these commissioning kickoff meetings so that they understand the nuances of working on a high-performance building as opposed to a typically constructed building.
Green Building Services Principal Offers Advice for Achieving LEED v4 Commissioning Objectives
Construction Dive
JULY 16, 2014
With Version 4 of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED v4) rating system, “there are more requirements for commissioning the electrical distribution system and plumbing systems; make sure they are understood and scoped properly.” Principal Richard Manning offered for those professionals striving to achieve commissioning objectives via LEED v4. Click here to see what else he suggested for meeting LEED v4 commissioning goals
ConsensusDocs releases first standard agreement for commissioning contracting
BD+C
NOVEMBER 20, 2014
ConsensusDocs has released the 820 Owner and Commissioning Authority Agreement. The ConsensusDocs 820 also establishes the rights and obligations of the professional who will serve as the Commission Authority. The new standard contract provides a contractual vehicle for owners to save significant money from operation and maintenance costs regarding energy performance.
Arkansas Governor’s Report: Now On The Radar For New Business
Business Facilities Blog
FEBRUARY 21, 2018
Advanced Manufacturing Agriculture Arkansas Business Clusters/Corridors Capital Investment Featured Foreign Direct Investment Governor's Report Magazine Highlights Manufacturing Office, IT & Call Centers Public-Private Partnerships Taxes & Incentives Workforce Development Arkansas Economic Development Commission BF-Jan/Feb-2018 Cybersecurity Economic Development Employment Expansion foreign direct investment Governor Asa Hutchinson Site Selection timber
FTC Settles Charges Over Deceptive Zero VOC Claims
Green Building Law Update
JULY 23, 2017
Four paint companies have agreed to settle Federal Trade Commission charges that they deceptively promoted products as containing zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or as emission free, including during and immediately after application.
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