Impressed by UL’s strong market share in the data center industry, manufacturers have been requesting to become involved with the UL Cloud Certification program that the company collaborated on with ESD and launched this year.
As the world depends more every day on the smooth operation of data centers, the importance of retro-commissioning — where commissioning processes are applied to an existing system with the intent of improving the resiliency and efficiency of its operation — has never been greater.
“Make sure it works.”
The modern micro-processor relay is a complex device, incorporating functions that can not only be utilized for protection but also for operation of equipment.
Building managers are always looking for ways to market their structures. A proven way is to become ENERGY STAR certified.
To meet all codes, project goals and requirements, plumbing engineers often need to create designs for commercial office buildings that are outside the box.
On many construction projects, controls systems will be one of the most complex facets of the build. They frequently involve a single central system that must communicate with and control numerous different pieces of equipment that are expected to play nice with one another.
The Richard J. Daley Center is the first government-owned building in Chicago to use LEED v4.1 – released this past March – for recertification. Thanks to this new path, the building is now certified LEED EB:O+M Gold, up from Silver in 2012.
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) publishes technical guides – comprehensive books focusing on one subject – by those in the industry who are experts in a certain genre.
Have you ever sat in a meeting where everyone was scratching his or her head about Building Enclosure Commissioning (BECx)?
Building Information Models (BIMs) are important to building performance optimization. To secure a future of reduced energy use and environmental impacts, cultivating a technology-embracing community is key in developing and maintaining successful BIM programs at universities.
The millennial generation is driving the demand for hotel-like hospitals. How will this impact the way hospitals, outpatient facilities and urgent care clinics are designed? Where are the opportunities for the architecture, engineering and construction communities?
What are the best ways to drive successful outcomes in the High Performance Computing (HPC) data center field?
The methodology behind ESD’s integrated design approach is to establish performance goals for a project, design for the climate, reduce thermal loads, use energy-efficient systems and apply best technologies.
ESD is always encouraging employees to give back, and two just did in a significant way while enjoying a fine workout.
Hardly a day goes by that we don’t hear about a cybersecurity breach that harms a major firm. While most of the incidents we hear about involve data or financial theft, our built infrastructure could be the next victim.
The shifting expectations of today’s workforce and of work itself are causing the world’s biggest brands to embrace change. One way they are adapting is by aligning human resources and real estate to create exceptional workplaces.
When there’s a holistic design approach that marries the hospital’s architectural desires with MEP design requirements, LEED certification is possible.
How will technology impact commercial real estate in the future, and how will developments improve employee wellness, sustainability and efficiency?
The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CTBUH) technical guides – featuring glossy pages with colorful graphics – are avidly read by those in the tall-building industry. And the next one is starting to take shape.
The commercial real estate industry, unfortunately, is a popular spot among hackers.
Steve Monforton has a distinguished career in the Chicago electric industry. And now, his success has been recognized.
Noted in the 2018 CSE Commissioning Giants report is that the top 25 companies generated more than $240 million in revenue.
Data centers have historically faced over-engineering at several phases of the certification process, from the early design of the facility to the adoption of emerging technologies.
How will the growing wellness-in-the-workplace movement affect the commercial real estate sector?
For decades, ESD and UL crossed paths out in the field. Their executives knew each other. And finally, in 2017, they united to provide a big need in the data center industry.
Being voted into a Hall of Fame is a top honor in any profession.
ESD’s new headquarters in the Willis Tower received rave reviews in a recent article.
Since ESD started in 1967, mechanical, electrical and plumbing work has been a crucial driver of its success.
