Heating oil and natural gas are both fossil fuels, but they have very different properties. At room temperature, one is… Read More

In commercial buildings, HVAC loads normally represent the highest energy expense. Geographic location plays a… Read More

When specifying the mechanical and electrical equipment for a building, it is easy to assume that extra capacity is a… Read More

Green construction is a very broad concept that encompasses all stages of a building’s life cycle, from conceptual… Read More

Many engineering tools are like investments, requiring additional resources upfront in order to achieve greater… Read More

Although hot water is preferred for heating systems in new constructions, steam is still widely used in older NYC… Read More

Energy efficiency is beneficial for any building, reducing monthly operating costs and contributing to environmental… Read More

Diesel is the most common fuel used by emergency and standby generators in New York City, but natural gas generators… Read More

Many HVAC systems use hydronic piping as a means to provide space heating and cooling. Individual fan-coils serve each… Read More

When a fire occurs inside a building, there are additional risk factors beyond getting burned by the fire itself. Smoke… Read More

Each construction project is unique, but there are three common elements that must always be managed effectively to… Read More

Natural gas has displaced fuel oil as the main energy source used by heating systems in NYC. There are many economic… Read More