At the heart of a commercial building?s energy efficient upgrade is the HVAC system, which accounts for approximately 33% of its energy use. When designed and implemented correctly, the HVAC system can provide great opportunities for operational efficiency gains.
ESD?s David Callan, Andrew Lehrer, and Michael McDermott provide advice on how to overcome the pitfalls and challenges of the three phases of a building?s HVAC upgrade ? pre-design, design and construction, and post-construction ? in their article for Building Operating Management.
From gaining understanding of the owner?s program requirements to tips for success in the post-construction phase, find out what our engineers recommend for ensuring your project is completed on target in ?HVAC Upgrades: On Time and On Budget.?