HVAC 360

In this week's HVAC 360 episode we talk with Robert Bean, an indoor environmental quality and energy specialist and ASHRAE distiquished lecturer.  We cover topics such as the difference between IEQ and IAQ, what to focus on in design, construction, and operation.

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This week's episode celebrates World Toilet Day and we talk about why toilet room design is important and I offer some tips on improving your design.  I strongly encourage designers to develop their own process for toilet room design including questions they can ask the owner so that you can be the best advocate for the owner and deliver a toilet room that fits their needs.

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This week I talk with Penn State's Professor Bill Bahnfleth about the different options students have when it comes to HVAC and higher education.  Specifically we talk about Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, and Bill's favorite Architectural Engineering.  The last of which is a real laser focused engineering degree that is not found everywhere but is certainly worth listening to. Enjoy.

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In this episode I talk to Kenny Tsakanikas, an industry veteran who has made a successful transition from working in the field to running his own construction business to now working in consulting.  In his current position he is involved in being both as an Owner's Representative in construction projects and as a building commissioning authority. Enjoy learning a little bit about Kenny and hopefully you can take away some actionable advice.  If you find what you hear useful, pass it along to someone else.

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This week we take a look at what every professional needs to have in the trunk of their car or truck when they go to a job site.  I talk about some of what people can expect and what they should wear to keep them effective and safe.

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In this episode I talk about prefunctional checklists for building commissioning in relation to ASHRAE Guideline 0 and the PECI documents.  Most commissioning authorities have there own style of checklists but I breakdown the anatomy of these forms to help professionals understand or possibly improve their documents.

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This week I turn international by interviewing Canadian David Underwood, a professional engineer, a retired owner and an ASHRAE fellow.  David shares his journey in engineering and the wisdom that he has picked up along the way.

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This week we talk to Mark Walter, Founder and Principal at Virtual Cx.  The services that Mark's firm provides are primarily focused on commissioning firms who require supplemental services. His building commissioning company is one of the truely innovative firms that I have seen.  If you like the episode please feel free to mention it to others.

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In this episode a talk about what I feel are the key to being a professional engineer: Being professional, growing skills, and learning how to network.  And although I focus on engineers on this episode you can really apply these skills to any profession.

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You may unknowingly be making energy decisions or recommendations based on information that is almost a decade old.  Now the U.S. congress has cut CBECS funding and it is now becoming more outdated.  Learn what CBECS is and why it is so important in my interview with the Energy Information Agency staff.  If this is news to you, please conder passing this along to someone else that you know.

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