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In last month’s column, I presented a “template” for a system that provides space heating, cooling and domestic water heating using a cold climate air-to-water heat pump as the primary heat source, and the sole source of chilled water for cooling. 

Strategy, in my experience, is vastly misunderstood. I often see strategy thought of as “marketing strategy,” and it is applied to business development efforts only, or it is considered to be “not-applicable” as conditions on the ground are changing too quickly to “make a long-term plan” and then not change from it. 

Strategic Energy Solutions’ Theresa Card fell in love with buildings at a young age. It all started with Legos. 

The state-of-the-art facility houses IAPMO R&T’s Oceana research center and product testing laboratory.

The training facility, designed for the plumbing industry, will generate all energy required to support the operation of the building on site through the incorporation of several renewable energy technologies.

Upfront costs and energy consumption are primary drivers when selecting a commercial HVAC system in new and retrofit projects.

In last month’s column, I wrote about how military strategy can help businesses learn to navigate the current chaotic times. 

We are living in chaotic times. The current COVID-19 crisis has quickly turned from a health risk to an economically challenging one. 

Now that many jurisdictions across the country are mandating fire sprinkler systems in new-home construction, de-signers need to be aware of the requirements and challenges these systems can face in relation to water meters.

Whenever a hydronic system is divided into several zones, it’s worth considering a buffer tank between the heat source and distribution system.