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Test and balance specialists ensure that a new HVAC system is meeting specifications.
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BCA ‘Best Practices’ documents available for public review
The Building Commissioning Assn.’s Best Practices for Existing Building Commissioning is now available for public review.
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Architects go barefoot for Earth Day
Architectural design firm challenges its people, clients, and communities to reduce their carbon footprint on April 22.
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DOE implements criteria for Energy Star water heaters
The U.S. Dept. of Energy (DOE) recently announced Energy Star criteria for water heaters, the first in the history of the program.
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USGBC releases LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance
According to the USGBC, the LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance (LEED EB: OM) rating system has passed member ballot and registration is now available.
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Case Study: Retrocommissioning Investigation Study of the Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Cityfront Center
A dramatic utility rate increase and change in the utility rate structure will cause Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers Cityfront Center utility bills to skyrocket from $2.4 million a year to an estimated $3.8 million a year.
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