In times of tightening budgets and rising maintenance demands, the Department of Defense (DoD) is turning to a powerful strategy to streamline HVAC chiller maintenance: category management. For U.S. Army installations, this means a more standardized approach to procuring and maintaining HVAC chiller equipment with benefits in cost, efficiency, and readiness. What Is Category Management?… Read More

As of February 24, 2024, a major change in federal design guidance took effect: the General Services Administration (GSA) has officially rescinded the PBS P-100 2024 and replaced it with the PBS Interim Core Building Standards (CBS). What does this mean? The new version of the CBS offers a streamlined set of design criteria, bringing… Read More

Did you know there have been recent updates to the UFC 3-520-01 guidelines for interior electrical systems? The new changes highlight the following: Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) can now be inside the panelboard. The surge counter must be visible and made by the same manufacturer as the panel. Conductor sizing now requires adjustments for ambient… Read More

Did you know a DoD building code was recently updated? This update changes the referenced versions of ICC codes from 2021 to 2024, as well as additional modifications, including anti-ligature requirements for barracks and dormitories. For more information, visit the Whole Building Design Guide website at https://www.wbdg.org/dod/ufc/ufc-1-200-01

Steam heat is one of the oldest and most reliable heating systems in office buildings today. Other, newer technologies have come along that are more efficient. But removing old steam heating systems to replace them with more modern alternatives is cost prohibitive, so building owners who currently rely on steam heat have many incentives for… Read More