January 27, 2015
The proper design, construction and operation of a UFAD system can provide superior occupant comfort, but measures must be taken during the design and construction stages to ensure the system is installed properly. Your commissioning agent can help ensure the requirements of a properly installed UFAD system are met and maximize performance of the mechanical systems.
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November 6, 2014
There is nothing is more comforting than sitting in front of a roaring fire soaking up the radiating heat. Unfortunately, when we are at work, most of us do not have the opportunity to sit by a fire, but we can still enjoy the comfort of radiant heating.
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October 16, 2014
CFMS Divisional Manager Wendy Collins was busy this summer and into fall with various projects at Schools to ready them for another school year.
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August 28, 2014
Commissioning can be added at any stage of a project. Recently at CFMS, we have seen an increase in the number of requests to review areas of concern in completed buildings.
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August 14, 2014
An article on the evolution of LEED had me thinking about LEED, the environment, and my 20 plus years ago self, amongst other things….
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July 15, 2014
There are many ways to ensure a construction project is ‘successful’. But what makes a construction project successful?
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May 27, 2014
There are many reasons and benefits to bringing on a Commissioning Consultant during the design stages of a project.
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May 15, 2014
With all the LEED buzz these days, have you ever wondered where Canada ranks in the world of LEED? Read on to find out!
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May 1, 2014
Location of the space temperature sensors has a direct effect on accuracy of monitoring the room temperature. The following suggestions for space temperature sensor installation have been collected form CFMS Consulting’s experience in buildings.
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April 22, 2014
As the shoulder season arrives between winter and summer, the heating systems scale back and the cooling systems have not yet begun to run at full load. This is an excellent time to verify your system components and take care of any service issues that arise. Regular mechanical maintenance is critical for achieving high performance and an extended life out of your equipment, but an often overlooked aspect of seasonal performance is the Building Automation System and its related components. The following is a suggested list of things to check as the warmer weather moves in.
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