Contracting Business Whitepapers
CNC-Automated Foam Cutting Machines Speed Pipe Insulation Process
(CNC)-automated foam cutting machines that enable fabricators to quickly and efficiently trim and shape a wide variety of foam-type materials....
Energy savings in commercial refrigeration equipment : High Pressure Control
This white paper overviews the components of a commercial refrigeration system participating in the high pressure flow control. An explanation is given on the HP and by what means it is regulated....
BuildingAdvice Energy Audit Leads to 50% Savings
Last year, as the recessionʼs effects were felt in decreased revenues from fundraising, EARCʼs executive director was aggressively seeking savings opportunities to offset the bottom line....
Choosing the Right GPS Tracking Provider
While there may seem to be hundreds of choices when deciding which GPS solution to install on your fleet, the fact is that very few offer the right combination of the features you need to achieve the maximum benefits of a GPS system. These features include: usability, technology development and financial stability. There are two main things business owners should look for when choosing GPS tracking: the quality of the system and the quality of the provider. ...
Seven Steps to Maximizing Central Plant Efficiency
Buildings are the largest consumer of energy worldwide. Within a building, the HVAC system consumers the most energy. Among the various HVAC systems, such as airside, chillers, and boilers, the chiller plant uses the most energy. This whitepaper explains a holistic approach to central plant optimization that allows central plant managers’ chiller plants to reach and sustain the highest performance and highest efficiency potential....
Increasing Profitability: Practical Solutions for Today's Contractor
Are you as profitable as you’d like to be? Whether you’re new to this industry or a seasoned pro, industry expert and author, Leslie Shiner will show you how to track costs accurately and avoid end of job surprises, resulting in better profitability. This whitepaper provides practical, step-by- step, advice for contractors to get a better handle on finances along with a simple checklist for increasing profitability....
From Hot & Cold, to Comfortable: Making Under Floor Air Distribution A Cool Choice in Hot Climates
Under-floor air distribution (UFAD) has been unmasked as primarily a mild climatic system. When integrated in structures located in a hot and/or wet climatic such as those found in Phoenix, AZ, UFAD gives way to increased costs and design issues, particularly in multi-level structures. ...
Minisplit Condensate Pump Selection
Minisplits have been a part of the HVAC industry since the 1970's, however many HVAC contractors aren't aware there's an entire category of miniature pumps made specifically to control condensate in minisplit evaporators. Selecting the right pump for the job is challenging. ...
Radiant: A Hot Topic in Cooling
Today, radiant cooling is a hot topic of discussion among commercial design engineers and architects, as these systems are being increasingly used in Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED®) projects across North America to save energy and deliver superior thermal comfort to building occupants. LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system....
Moisture Control Options
If HVAC contractors are going to take indoor humidity control seriously, they must also think seriously about what equipment they should use to ensure the optimum comfort, safety and protection for the homeowner. The contractor’s goal should be to design a system that effectively controls relative humidity and meets a few specific guidelines. The humidity control system has to be able to sense relative humidity and be able to respond to excess humidity levels. This paper discusses the pros and cons of all humidity control options. ...
Wireless Energy Management Systems Building HVAC Business Bottom Lines
Recent advances in wireless network technologies have opened up a large segment of new business opportunities for your HVAC company. What is being heralded as a new class of "drop in" energy management systems(EMS) for small to mid-size commercial buildings has arrived, made possible by the recent advances in wireless technologies. This paper examines the benefits EMS technology offers to HVAC contractors and their commercial customers, for buildings in the 10,000 sq. ft. range. ...
White Paper for Engineers Points Out Key Press Release Blunders
A new white paper describing the top seven reasons why engineers screw up press releases and how to fix them, so that they can improve communication with editors, is being offered by Venmark International of Wellesley, MA....
Portable Spot Air Conditioners as Permanent Cooling Solutions for Office Data Centers
This paper examines the benefits of using portable spot air conditioners as a less-expensive, permanent solution....
NES Rentals
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