New member. HVAC contractor considering FM as a new career
Hello everyone, great forum.I've been an HVAC contractor for many years and I have developed an interest in FM as a possible change in direction. My father left the trades at 40 and retired as a...
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Rod,Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY offers an online MS Degree in Facilities Management. It is about 4 years old and has grown from the first three students to fifteen this year. It is...
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Rod,I came from a technical career to FM in my mid fifties, attracted by the wide scope of the work that takes in people, places, and processes (and being something of a building nerd also.) The...
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Thanks David, I have been looking at their program and I think it's a good fit for me. They also have a presence in Vancouver BC, where I will end up in a few years.
View ArticleRe: Distribution Center HVAC Upgrades
I'm a mechanical contractor who used to be a manufacturer's rep, so I've got a decent amount of experience selecting and applying equipment for applications like this.I'm a big fan of air turnover...
View ArticleRe: Geothermal heat pump systems
Be sure to find people that know how to design them.Be sure the system is installed correctly.Be sure they are properly maintained by people that know how to service the equipment.Also check out Water...
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A combination of geothermal, Dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS), and Chilled beams is a killer combination. check with the guys at www.nuclimate.com. I work with them frequently.
View ArticleFabric ductwork
I just finished a project where we used fabric ductwork, and I just wanted to share some observations.This was for a chemical storage room that is heated and cooling to maintain a temperature setpoint....
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Hi Matt:Thanks for your post.We received a response to your post on the facebook page for this website. Below is what AirPac Portable Air Conditioners & Heaters had to say regarding your post:"We...
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thanks for the early morning news about fabric ductwork. we have fabric ductwork in our gym pool and it has held up rather well over the years, just recently we experieced what appears to be the loss...
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AirPac: From talking to different duct sock manufacturers, I learned that there are fabric options that mimic duct insulation, so that might help you. That adds to the material cost, but shouldn't...
View ArticleRe: Electric Space Heater Restriction Policy
Our facility had/has the same issue. We too bought the 150w infrared heaters and have had no complaints. And not only are they better on energy, but much safer.
View ArticleProtecting equipment from mice?
I have a client with air-cooled chillers that were installed in a remote wooded section of their property. We began servicing this equipment last year, and found (and removed) several nests of mice...
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Matt,See this link:www.allheatpump.com/.../qa-how-do-i-prevent-or-discourage-mice-from-chewing-the-wires-in-a-heat-pump-the-outdoor-part-of-my-hvac-systemI have seen this issue before and it afflicts...
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Hmmm, hot sauce? That sounds like it could get messy....I have heard that mothballs work pretty well, but must be replaced on a regular basis.
View ArticleRe: Electric Space Heater Restriction Policy
We do not allow the use of portable space heaters at Broward College. There was a time when it was an issue as you stated above. Through the Broward College Health and Safety department, a policy was...
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SUBJECT: Portable Heaters Issue: In accordance with 41 CFR 102-74.190, Federal agencies are prohibited from operating portable heaters in Government-controlled facilities, unless...
View ArticleRe: Electric Space Heater Restriction Policy
At a previous facility any electrical item that was brought into the building had to be inspected by the maintenance staff for electrical safety; such as cord condition, continuity test, etc. If the...
View ArticleHigh School Rooftop Replacement
We have approx. 55 Trane packaged rooftop HVAC units that need replacing these are all from 1991, i have been looking at options for replacing these units with something more reliable and energy...
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