ASHRAE Publishes Update to Principles of HVAC

HeidiTFM — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:59:56 +0000

The new resource contains the most current ASHRAE procedures and definitive, yet easy to understand, treatment of building HVAC systems, from basic principles through design and operation.

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NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Heat By Design Picture Heater Product Line

HeidiTFM — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 14:48:01 +0000

The Heat by Design convective picture heater uses a patented carbon fiber heating element system that is embedded behind the image. The flat carbon fiber elements safely increase the temperature of medium sized rooms by 3° to 7° F.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Penetrations Through Standing Seam Metal Roofs

AnneTFM — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:25:45 +0000

While penetrations on these roof types can sometimes be avoided, mounting essential rooftop equipment and ancillary mechanicals will be successful when certain guidelines are followed.

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NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Environment of Care (EoC) From Trane

AnneTFM — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:22:22 +0000

Through this service, Trane works with healthcare facility managers to identify conditions in their physical facilities that are taking away from the effectiveness of patient care.

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Tips for Mitigating Influenza in Commercial Buildings

HeidiTFM — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 14:31:48 +0000

With cold and flu season upon us, spending time reviewing your HVAC system, its major components, and air and water distribution is time well spent to help mitigate the spread of type A (H1N1) and other types of Influenza.

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Houston Airport Receives Grant, Will Tackle Emissions

AnneTFM — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 13:35:24 +0000

Two grants awarded through the FAA’s Airport Improvement Program will allow for the purchase and installation of new solar panels, heaters, and chillers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).

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Back To School, Back To Unhealthy Air?

HeidiTFM — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 14:20:03 +0000

As parents start getting school supplies and back-to-school outfits together for their children, and administrators get their schools ready for the new year to come, NADCA reminds parents and educators of the importance of indoor air quality to student and employee performance in schools.

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IFMA Study: Going From Hot To Cold (And Back Again)

HeidiTFM — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:47:45 +0000

IFMA has released “Temperature Wars: Savings vs. Comfort,” a new study that takes an in-depth look at the most common thermal complaints made by workers and the variety of ways facility professionals respond to them.

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New Product Flash: Smart Fan From Strobic Air

AnneTFM — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:45:36 +0000

The patent pending Strobic Air® Smart Fan™ maintains safe ventilation levels while minimizing facility energy costs and carbon footprint.

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Feeling The Heat

HeidiTFM — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:07:46 +0000

Schools look to reduce energy costs through facility improvements.

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Dehumidifying An Aquatics Room

AnneTFM — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:55:52 +0000

Should commercial indoor pool facilities be dehumidified? Premier Fitness in the greater Toronto area has put a system in place for this need.

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LINC Network Named One Of Top 200 Franchise Systems

HeidiTFM — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 15:14:45 +0000

Preventative maintenance contractor group moves up rankings in 2008.

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Johnson Controls Presents Ken Webb with Lifetime Achievement Award

HeidiTFM — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 15:06:52 +0000

Johnstone supply brand manager honored at Coleman® service managers meeting.

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Telkonet Wins Energy Management Contract with Columbia Sussex Hotel Group

HeidiTFM — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:12:09 +0000

Company elected as part of national chain’s green initiatives based on the system’s flexibility, ease of use, and scalability.

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Changes Proposed For ASHRAE Standards

HeidiTFM — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:52:28 +0000

Nearly three dozen addenda are on the table for consideration.

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Telkonet Awarded New Patents

HeidiTFM — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:46:58 +0000

Company using advancements to assist with building networking and controls.

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WEB EXCLUSIVE: Refrigerant Blends Make Leak Detection More Difficult

HeidiTFM — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:37:28 +0000

Refrigerant leaks have always been a concern for facility managers, but it was a problem that could be easily discovered and corrected. Then came the blended refrigerants.

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Ten ASHRAE Grants Awarded To Universities

HeidiTFM — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 13:28:50 +0000

University of Oregon next to partcipate in eco-roof game.

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MovinCool Helps Cool “Hot Dogs”

HeidiTFM — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 13:58:45 +0000

Company donates portable spot air conditioners to animal shelter.

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Carrier Secures Nearly 70% of HVAC Contracts for Beijing Games

HeidiTFM — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 13:55:24 +0000

Company systems installed in buildings throughout Beijing facilities.

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2008 Summer Olympics Begin Tonight

AnneTFM — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:00:46 +0000

Over the next 16 days, millions of people will converge in the city of Beijing.

by AnneTFM

ASHRAE Announces Scholarship Recipients

HeidiTFM — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 13:28:00 +0000

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has announced the recipients of 16 scholarships totaling $85,000 for the 2008-09 academic year. The students, all pursuing courses leading to a career within the HVAC industry, will receive the following undergraduate ASHRAE scholarships:
Reuben Trane Scholarships: $10,000 over two years, Jonathan Jenkins, University of Kansas, [...]

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Retro-Commissioning And Campus Planning

HeidiTFM — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 14:38:00 +0000

Retro-Commissioning, as the first step in a campus sustainability strategy, can reduce energy use in college and university buildings by 10% or more, making it an essential ingredient for meeting greenhouse gas reduction goals. The details of retro-commissioning are discussed in the new white paper, “The First (Big) Step to Reducing Your Campus Carbon Footprint,” [...]

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Trane’s Top Tips for Summer Safety

HeidiTFM — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:22:00 +0000

Every cooling season, accident rates rise among facility staff and contractors. This is due to heavy cooling season workloads and the rush to respond to unscheduled maintenance. Summer brings more on site accidents of all types, and it’s critical that facility managers (fms) are prepared.
“Even under the pressure of a cooling emergency, take time to [...]

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AHRI Awarded Prestigious ANSI Accreditation

HeidiTFM — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:51:00 +0000

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) announced it has been awarded accreditation by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) as a standards developing organization.
“ANSI accreditation adds value to our standards development process by confirming that our procedures meet ANSI’s essential requirements for openness, balance, consensus, and due process,” said AHRI President Stephen Yurek. “In [...]

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