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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April 10, 2014
The following typical recommendation can be implemented with no or low cost and will result in energy reduction.
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March 25, 2014
The importance of energy management begins with the basic fact that by knowing where your energy is being consumed and at what scale, you can target where it is being wasted and adjust as needed.
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February 18, 2014
Here are a few tips for addressing occupant comfort complaints during winter.
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February 4, 2014
This winter has reminded me on how mild the previous three winters have been. As commissioning consultants, the cold weather has been advantageous to us as we are actually experiencing design winter…
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December 19, 2013
However you spend your holidays, from everyone at CFMS, we wish you a very happy and safe holiday. And we look forward to reconnecting with everyone in the New Year.
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