For the past decade or two, the latest and greatest advances in design methodologies and sustainable products have garnered much of the attention and headlines. However, with my stint in the energy arena, I was continually perplexed by the millions of dollars expended on technologically-advanced energy conservation projects, while ripe, low-hanging green fruit dangled untouched […]
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On-Going Commissioning – Leveraging Technology to Ensure Efficient Operations
The two key resources that facilities seemingly always need are money and people. However, those are often the two that are continually being stretched, as facility departments are instructed to do more with less. This strain is growing with the exodus of the baby boomers and the consequential skilled labor shortage. Thus, it is imperative […]
Playing the “Green” Card – How to Make Green = Green in Facilities…
It doesn’t matter if you are a tree burner, tree hugger, or anything in between. If your organization says “green” or sustainability is important to them, then it is important to you. Does that mean you begrudgingly implement such programs? No, rather leverage those corporate goals and objectives to solicit the resources you need to […]
Getting the Most Out of Your Buildings Through Commissioning & Retro-Commissioning
Commissioning is far more than a checkbox on USGBC’s LEED building certification form or a task that the contractor was supposed to-do according to project specifications. In fact, Commissioning (Cx) and Retro-Commissioning (RCx) are some of the most cost-effective means of ensuring your buildings are performing optimally and efficiently. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) released […]