Better Building Systems

Welcome to the Better Building Systems Podcast with the Building Hotrodders. In this episode we bring on special guests Joe and Mike with RP Fedder to help discuss Cleanrooms and the Cleanroom design process along with the Building Hotrodders Clay, Mark, and Nick. If you are new to cleanrooms, they are critical environments that control the quantity of airborne particles within the space to serve a specific process. These facilities are utilized in many different industries such as pharmaceutical, biotechnology, electronics, and much more. The cleanroom experts with RP Fedder help cover many different aspects related to the cleanrooms and the cleanroom design process. We discuss the cleanroom basics such as different cleanroom classes (ISO standards/Class 100, 1000, 100000, etc), particle sizes in microns, what a HEPA filter is, where particles come from, and much more. From there we dive into airflow considerations in cleanrooms, HEPA density for different classes of cleanrooms, and construction considerations in these spaces. Cleanrooms are very critical environments that not only depend on cleanliness, but also temperature, relative humidify, and pressure. Cleanroom experts Joe and Mike discuss how these critical parameters are included in the design process as well as common design and operation principles for different classes of cleanrooms. This includes general construction, HVAC systems, and controls to support the cleanrooms. Tune into the podcast to hear some great conversation on cleanrooms and cleanroom design with RP Fedder and the Building Hotrodders and keep on the lookout for some additional episodes with RF Fedder on cleanrooms. For more information on us check out our webpages:https://www.vsenergy.us/https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/https://dipasquale-eng.com/ https://www.rpfedder.com/

Welcome back to the Better Building Systems Podcast with the Building Hotrodders! In this episode the Hotrodders bring back Steam expert Chase to continue the steam discussion, specifically on Steam, Energy Conservation at Point of Production. This discussion revolves around steam boilers and Energy Conservation Measures to help make the Boilers as efficient as possible. Throughout the episode we discuss steam boilers in general, typical efficiencies of boilers, where energy is lost in boilers, how the experts dive into energy studies with these systems, and much more. Some key discussion topics of the episode are boiler blowdown controls/energy recovery, stack economizers, combustion air preheating, and O2 trim. We also cover maintenance requirements such as trap maintenance, burner maintenance, and boiler tuning to keep boilers operating in peak efficiency. As always this was a very interesting discussion and having the experts cover how they approach steam plant energy studies, different energy conservation measures to implement, important maintenance items, and key considerations for all types of facilities implementing steam boilers was eye opening. Tune into the episode to hear some great discussion on steam boilers and key efficiency measures! For more information on us check out our webpages:https://www.vsenergy.us/https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/https://dipasquale-eng.com/ https://www.steammgt.com/

Welcome back to the Better Building Systems podcast with the Building Hotrodders. In this episode we discuss How Might AI Tools Improve the Work of Small to Medium Sized Engineers, Consultants, Contractors, and Subject Matter Experts? The Building Hotrodders start off the discussion covering different types of AI (Weak AI, Strong AI, and Super AI) and how it is currently applied in todays society (such as AI chatbots). We also outline what we consider to be a lot of positives to todays Artificial Intelligence as well as some potential negatives to current and future Artificial Intelligence. The Building Hotrodders then take the discussion to our professional world and how it can help industry professionals in day to day tasks as well as some very complex tasks. Some examples of this is accounting, excel calculations, email writing, marketing, and then for complex energy studies, complex energy usage estimates, sequence of operations writing, and more. Overall his was a very engaging and interesting discussion to have. What we consider technology of the future is here with us today! How we utilize this technology will ultimately determine if Artificial Intelligence will truly benefit our industry or not. Tune into the podcast to hear all of our thoughts and as always be sure to let us know what you think! For more information on us check out our webpages:https://www.vsenergy.us/https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome back to the Better Building Systems podcast with the Building Hotrodders. In this episode we discuss Steam, anybody making it anymore? You bet! For this episode we bring on steam expert Chase with Steam Management Inc. to help the Building Hotrodders discuss current uses of steam, how its made, and the future of steam. Steam is currently plays a very large role in commercial and industrial facilities for mechanization of equipment, sterilization, heating, food processing, and more. Another large aspect of steam is its use for electricity generation with steam turbines. We cover the above items in detail as well as other advantages and uses of steam such as district heating. A great place to get information on steam is energy.gov and as stated on the website "Steam has many performance advantages that make it an indispensable means of delivering energy. These advantages include low toxicity, ease of transportability, high efficiency, high heat capacity, and low cost with respect to other alternatives. Steam holds a significant amount of energy on a unit mass basis that can be extracted as mechanical work or as heat for process use. Since most of the heat content of steam is stored as latent heat, large quantities of steam can be transferred efficiently at a constant temperature, which is a useful attribute in many process heating applications." This was excellent information from Energy.gov that truly summarizes the importance and relevance of steam. The Hotrodders also discuss replacing steam systems with hydronic systems using condensing boilers. In many instances steam is impossible or not cost effective to replace even with todays very efficient condensing boiler technology. To close out the podcast, Chase and the Hotrodders discuss the future of steam with Electric boilers and the cost to operate vs gas boilers. Overall this was a very thought provoking episode and helped outline the importance of steam in our current and future society! For more information on us check out our webpages:https://www.vsenergy.us/https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/https://dipasquale-eng.com/ https://www.steammgt.com/

Welcome back to the Better Building Systems podcast with the Building Hotrodders. In this episode we discuss the possible heartbreak of an electrified nation. What do we mean by this? With the recent push for electrification of our heating, cooking, transportation, and more there are inherent risks and challenges that the Building Hotrodders discuss. Two large examples are grid capacity and grid stability. Throughout the episode the Hotrodders outline some great ways to help these issues such as distributed generation at the residential and municipal level, use of renewable energy and nuclear, and much more. The hotrodders outline the importance of proper planning and thought put into the electrified push to ensure an electrified nation is a stable nation. Overall this was a very interesting episode and a very interesting outtake of the discussion was how utilizing distributed energy can help the evolution to a more electrified society. Without it, there could be a major heartbreak of an electrified nation. For more information on us check out our webpages:https://www.vsenergy.us/https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome back to the Better Building Systems podcast with the Building Hotrodders. In this episode we discuss The 4 Cardinal Virtues and how they apply to Energy Management. The cardinal virtues are four virtues of mind and character in both classical philosophy and Christian theology. They are prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance which form a virtue theory of ethics. The 4 Cardinal Virtues can be defined as: a. Prudence – discerning the appropriate course of action. b. Temperance – restraint and self control c. Justice – fairness d. Fortitude – courage and perseveranceHow do these fit into our industry you may ask? Well that is what the Building Hotrodders discuss throughout the podcast. This was a very thought provoking discussion and we feel there are so many examples to discuss. We hope you join the Building Hotrodders to reflect on these Cardinal Virtues and feel the examples we provide are fitting to the industry and life we live. For more information on us check out our webpages:https://www.vsenergy.us/https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome back to the Better Building Systems podcast with the Building Hotrodders. In this episode we discuss Heat Pumps for HVAC. Many people may think Heat Pumps are new green technology but in fact have been around for a very long time. The Heat Pump was invented in 1856 but did not become "popular" until the 1970's. With todays very high COP (coefficient of performance) Heat Pumps and push for green solutions, Heat Pumps have been placed in the spotlight. The Building Hotrodders spend the episode reviewing different types of Heat Pumps such a ground, air, and water sourced, as well as outlining some key details when it comes to the economics and emissions of Heat Pumps. Throughout the episode Mark, Clay, Nick, and Jim review the efficiencies of Heat Pumps during different seasons/temperatures and compare the systems to other HVAC equipment such as gas furnaces/boilers, and chillers. There are a lot of considerations when it comes to heat pumps in residential, commercial, and even industrial applications and we cover all three sectors throughout the episode. This was a very interesting topic to discuss with todays green push for heating and cooling and we hope you join us for the conversation! For more information on us check out our webpages:https://www.vsenergy.us/https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome back to the Better Building Systems podcast. In todays episode the Building Hotrodders Clay, Nick, and Mark take a dive into the "green agenda" and provide our opinions on what we believe is currently the most important aspect of the green agenda and why we feel energy and resource conservation should be at the top. Throughout the episode, the Building Hotrodders discuss various examples outlining why conservation should be the forefront in the green agenda as well as provide some thought provoking questions surrounding conservation, green energy, and our culture as Americans. Our discussion ranges from a light left on in the house to heat recovery on large scale manufacturing processes. We often refer to the top of the green agenda as renewable electricity production but without conservation, renewable energy and a clean grid have an uphill battle to success. Tune in to hear our thoughts! For more information on us check out our webpages:https://www.vsenergy.us/https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome to the Better Building Systems Podcast with the Building Hotordders. In this weeks episode we bring on a special guest Pat Kyne from LotusWorks to discuss the cleanroom HVAC commissioning process. Cleanroom HVAC commissioning requires precision, thoroughness, and patience as the areas this HVAC equipment serves are very high performing, low tolerance facilities with very stringent temperature, pressure, and relative humidity setpoints. Often times, the HVAC commissioning for cleanrooms is done with the cleanroom active or partially active, so the margin for error is extremely low making the commissioning process challenging. That is why there are often specialized teams to perform the cleanroom HVAC commissioning process. For this episode we had the pleasure of having a cleanroom HVAC commissioning expert join the Building Hotrodders to discusses his personal experience, the commissioning process, and some do's and don'ts along the way. Tune in with the Building Hotrodders to cover cleanroom HVAC commissioning today! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome to the Better Building Systems Podcast with the Building Hotordders. In this weeks episode we discuss Electric Vehicles. There are many aspects to this discussion as Electric Vehicles and their implementation is highly dependent on electric production and distribution. The Building Hotordders brought on a special guest to help discuss the pro's and con's of EV's and breakdown the challenges faced in the large scale implementation of Electric vehicles. Some major topics discussed are the grid, power generation, renewables, carbon emissions of EV's and ICE's, facility infrastructure requirements, and much more. Tune in to hear our thoughts on Electric Vehicles and see where the Building Hotrodder's stand on this very controversial topic! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome back to the Better Building Systems podcast! In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders cover VRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) HVAC systems in detail. With a recent push to electrify HVAC systems we felt it was a great time to bring this discussion to the podcast. We outline the two different types of VRF (2 pipe and 3 pipe) and breakdown the pro's and con's of this technology. Our resident experts cover where VRF excels and where it faces challenges. We also cover some key regulations to be aware of when it comes to VRF system design in facilities. If you have not experienced VRF yet you are bound to in the future. Tune in to hear our thoughts on VRF and see where the Building Hotrodders stand on this old but up and coming technology!

Welcome to the Better Building Systems throwback series. In this episode we are recovering another great past podcast episode from the archives to bring to you! This episode is originally from our Building Management Systems podcast. We discuss the importance of proper control loop tuning. We discuss the three different closed control loops P (proportional), PI (proportional and integral), and PID (proportional, internal, and derivative) and the tuning aspects of each along with the characteristics of each control loop. Ultimately, a control loop should function like the cruise control on your car, smooth and steady and able to respond to changes such as hills and speed changes with ease. Our industry experts Mark and Rich also dive into the evolution of the control loop and give some personal and professional experiences on the good, bad, and ugly of control loop tuning.

Welcome to the Better Building Systems throwback series. In this episode we are recovering a great past podcast episode from the archives to bring to you! This episode is originally from our Building Management Systems podcast. We cover the physics behind mechanical refrigeration and cover the positives and negatives of all different types of chillers utilized in industry (Centrifugal, Screw, Reciprocating, and Scroll). Our subject matter expert Mark covers these technologies in depth with the help of Rich and Nick and outlines his favorite type of chiller...the magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller. Join our team for a great discussion on the technology and application of many different chillers in the HVAC world! If you enjoyed the podcast check out the other episodes from the Building Management Systems podcast series here! https://building-management-systems.captivate.fm/listen.

In this podcast episode the Building Hotrodders take a dive into a very complex topic, Renewable Energy. We start off by defining what we consider to be "renewable" vs "sustainable" energy sources which was very thought provoking. After defining what was considered renewable vs sustainable energy, the Building Hotrodders began to assess the various renewable energy sources such as Wind, Solar, and Nuclear. Overall, there were some very convincing pros and cons towards renewable energy and its application residentially and at a utility scale. Do you see the U.S. and the World functioning on 100% renewables in the future? If so how long will this transition take? What is the holy grail to renewable and sustainable energy? If you are an advocate or adversary of renewables, we hope you tune in to hear our thoughts and questions. Stay tuned for follow up episodes regarding this topic! As always, we want to hear your thoughts in the comments! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this podcast episode the Building Hotrodders take a dive into some unthinkable ways to save time and increase productivity. We review 5 possible ways presented in a recent article, give our thoughts and opinions on them, and provide our own insight into the subject. Tune in to hear our thoughts and let us know what you think in the comments! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this podcast episode the Building Hotrodders take a dive into the question "Has Mediocrity increased in todays society and professional world?" We try our best to answer this complex question and in doing so cover what we believe Mediocrity is, what it may stem from, and some rules to live by to not be Mediocre. We even jump into the time machine to review some very challenging questions from an 1895 8th grade final exam. Tune in to hear our thoughts.......hopefully you don't find this podcast to be mediocre and let us know what you think in the comments! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome back to the Building Hotrodder's podcast! We are opening Season 2 by discussing what it means to hotrod a building. We discuss the origin of our podcasts name, take a dive into what hot-rodding really is, and how the roots of hot-rodding come into play with todays facilities. This is a very long overdue discussion that we are excited to have with our listeners. Some key takeaways from the episode are: Building hot-rodding has many similarities with car hot-rodding. Some hot-rodding tasks can be simple, while others should only be done by professionals. A key aspect of hot-rodding is having an end goal in mind before you start. By clearly defining facility performance requirements such as energy conservation, redundancy in critical systems, reliability, etc., hotrodders can develop a tailored approach to ensure a "hot-rodded" building preforms as specified. Tune in to hear more about these key takeaways/others and let us know your thoughts in the comments! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders Nick, Jim, Mark, and Clayton discuss the Engineering Quandary. What exactly is this? We believe the Engineering Quandary is how much practical knowledge is needed before one becomes an Engineer. We start with what we consider practical knowledge to be in our industry, discuss some of our own thoughts/experiences, and try to boil down this complicated topic. Tune in to see if we can solve the Engineering Quandary and let us know your thoughts in the comments! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome to the Better Building Systems podcast! In today's episode we will be discussing the importance (or not) of increased filtration/ventilation/disinfection of supply air in facilities as we re-open in 2021. As you all know, COVID-19 has caused some substantial changes in 2021. In the building world, there is increased visibility in OA intake, filtration, and disinfection in our buildings HVAC systems. The thought is these measures are making our buildings safer for occupants. We discuss the viability in these measures, and see where the Building Hotrodders stand as facilities begin to open back up. Do we keep these measures in place? Or are the current minimum standards adequate? That is the 1,000,000 dollar question. Tune in to hear our thoughts! As a disclaimer, we are only providing our thoughts for the podcast. Always refer to your local and state codes/guidelines for operational requirements. For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders talk about the importance of getting small. What does that mean you may ask......to the Building Hotrodders, getting small means multiple things. Overall, to have the ability to get small means you can take the tour from the boiler room to the board room. It also means an individual or a team can break down complicated calculations/tasks to clearly identify the foundational elements. This can mean raw data, operating principles, and much much more. Another outfall of this episode is we were able to outline what we feel are the 10 (off the cuff) commandments to getting small. Slow down Take accountability Document everything Do error checking Dont assume Be humble Check your work (big and small) Provide a sensitivity analysis of your outcome Check continuity continuously Be consistent Tune in to hear our thoughts! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this episode the Building Hotrodders discuss some of the biggest mistakes being made in todays facilities and some technologies to avoid. We cover the application of bad technologies, misapplication of good technologies, and bad technology overall. As always, this was a very interesting discussion and our industry experts provided great insight. Are you applying good technology incorrectly? Tune in to find out! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders change gears and discuss our top 6 best business practices. On the list is: Answer the phone Be brief Be right Be on time Be nice Don't plan too much Tune in to hear our reasoning behind these best business practices. You might be surprised on our reasons behind some of these! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders discuss emerging technology in the commercial/industrial HVAC industry. We cover different applications of VFD's, discuss magnetic bearing chillers, ground source heat pumps, and new networking technology to allow for easier communication and programming of equipment. A lot of the technology we discuss in this episode has actually been around for many years, but with advancements in manufacturing, materials, etc, this technology is becoming more and more prevalent due to efficiency and capacity gains. Tune in to hear our thoughts! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

What if your Building Management System had feelings, could rationalize thoughts, and learn from mistakes...... you would probably think we were talking about the person behind the computer. Well in this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders take a look at Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how this technology may be applied into todays Building Management Systems giving the computer (BMS) human like characteristics described above. Join us for an in depth discussion about the theory of AI, what we think AI is, and how it may be applied in modern facilities to act as an enhancement to todays high tech Building Management Systems. For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders discuss the importance of attention to detail. This discussion is applicable in every aspect of our industry. For this episode we brought on a special guest to discuss the importance of attention to detail in the first stages of any building, the sitework. We discuss how attention to detail can make a good project great, and why the lack of attention to detail in one stage of work can cause a ripple effect through an entire project if not caught. Fortunately, attention to detail is a team effort and to be detail oriented does not always mean many extra hours of effort. Tune in to hear our thoughts on attention to detail, and why it is so important in every aspect of construction. For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/ http://360landsurvey.com/

In this episode the Building Hotrodders discuss a critical part of a building management system.......the graphics. When the BMS graphics accurately represent the facility/system the BMS can be a very valuable tool for all types of personnel. Sadly, this is not always the case and in some instances the graphics can seem like an afterthought. This can cause some real troubles for the operations/engineering team. Tune in to hear our thoughts on what quality graphics are and why they are so critical for todays state of the art facilities! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this episode the Building Hotrodders shift gears a bit and take a dive into discussion about self improvement. To start off the episode, we travel back in time to outline the medieval guild and the role apprentices, journeymen, and masters played. Although dated, this reference fits the discussion very well regarding the roles an individual may play during their career and the importance of mentoring when you are a master of your trade. We also cover some simple steps that an induvial can take to help them succeed in our industry (and others) as well as covering some of our own personal strategies on continuous improvement. Overall, this was a very eye opening discussion for the Building Hotrodders and we hope it is for you as well! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders discuss what we feel is the heart of many facility operations......centrifugal pumps. Pumps play a critical role in processes and HVAC and we discuss the applications and importance for each. We cover pumping basics, pumping principles such as the affinity laws and the Bernoulli equation, and much much more. There are many factors to consider when selecting a pump for an application, and our experts discuss all of the critical elements in the process. If you are a pump novice or expert, we can assure you that you will leave the podcast with some great information on pumps! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

A Building Management System (BMS) can sometimes be like a box of chocolates, you never know what your going to get. That is, unless you know what you want and make it a requirement. The problem is, with so much to choose from its hard to keep track of what is a "must have" in a BMS, what is not enough, and what is a waste of money. In todays episode the Building Hotrodders discuss the good......and bad of todays high performance building management systems and outline what we see as the key requirements for a BMS. We cover things like sensing, actuators, security, communications, trending, and much much more. Tune in now to hear our thoughts! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Do you consider yourself a prepared individual? Preparation falls into the category of "a little goes a long way". This is true for all aspects of life, including within our industry. In this episode the Building Hotrodders discuss the importance of preparation, the effects of being un-prepared, and dive into some personal experiences on both ends of the spectrum. Tune in to hear what we consider being prepared is, and why preparation is key to success! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders discuss the value of Licensing and Certifications within our industry. The Hotrodders discuss what we feel is the most important, the P.E License, and cover some other critical certifications. We also discuss our personal experiences with the licenses/certifications and outline what we feel is the best path to receiving them. As you know........or may not know, there are a lot of different certifications you can get within our industry. You may be asking yourself what are the best ones to receive? Or are these licenses/certifications worth getting? Tune in to this weeks episode to hear our thoughts! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders take a dive into data. This is yet another topic that is prevalent in many different fields, and there is a lot to cover in one episode! A great first question is what is data? Data is something the we all depend on, consciously or not. When you think of data what comes to mind? Your smartphone? Statistics? Excel Spreadsheets? the sky is truly the limit with data. Come join the Building Hotrodders as they define data, break down how data is used in every day life, and how it is critical for todays high tech facilities. For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome to the Better Building Systems podcast! In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders discuss the Forensic Analysis process. How many times have you experienced an issue that continually gets "Band Aid" fixed....until the Band Aid's cant hold anymore. Eventually you will get to a point where the root cause of the problem can no longer be covered up , and this can cause some headaches actually identifying the problem. A much easier solution is to use the forensic analysis process in the first place to identify the root cause of a problem to achieve a proper fix. The Building Hortodders discuss their experiences with the forensic analysis process, and cover some key steps in getting to the root cause of a problem.....We even put some of the Hotrodders on the spot to see if they can identify what the problem is in a real life example. Tune in to find out if the Hotrodders can back up their title! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this weeks episode the Building Hotrodders keep the trend of discussing the future by taking a dive into the Future of Commissioning. We are excited to have Ryan Lean on with us as a guest for this episode! Ryan has spent the last 17 years with Jaros, Baum, and Bolles and is currently the President of the Building Commissioning Association. He is truly of the status of Building Hotrodder. In this episode we cover commissioning past and present, discuss how technology/COVID-19 has changed the industry, and what the commissioning process may be like in the future. What do you think the future of commissioning looks like? Tune in to hear our thoughts! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

When you think of the future what comes to mind? Self driving cars, artificial intelligence, more renewable energy, and the list goes on. What about our buildings? How will they be powered, maintained, controlled, and even built in the future? The building hotrodders discuss all aspects of the future of buildings in our latest episode. Even the hotrodders left the conversation with different thoughts than going in....maybe you will too. Tune in to find out!!

The Building Hotrodders pick back up where they left off in the discussion of simplicity in todays high tech facilities. We take the conversation in a different direction than the previous episode and dive into simplicity with BMS, programming, and system security. All of these aspects carry an inherent degree of complexity, but to function properly there must be an amount of simplicity. Sounds confusing right? Tune in to hear how our experts break this discussion down and make what can be very complex......simple. For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

In this episode the Building Hotrodders discuss the importance of simplicity in systems design. As they saying goes "just because you can, doesn't mean you should". We cover this in detail and provide some specific examples of where things were not kept simple.......or practical, along with the problems that occurred because of it. This discussion is relevant over a broad field of applications (mechanical systems, networks, HVAC, BMS, etc), and we do our best to cover as many as possible, in as simple of a manner. What the hotrodders may consider simple or complicated may differ from your thoughts and tuning in is the only way to find out! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Do you have any redundancy in your home or life?? We often overlook the importance of redundancy in day to day life, but when it comes to industrial and commercial facilities redundancy can be critical. The building hotrodders break down what redundancy means, how and where it can be applied, and discuss practical and impractical applications of redundancy of mechanical equipment, hardware, and much much more in this episode! For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/

Welcome to the Better Building Systems podcast! There are many things to consider when engineering systems for a facility. Two major considerations are the constructability of the system and the maintainability of the system. Our team of building hotrodders break down all things that factor in the decision making of constructability and maintainability of building systems. We cover equipment layout, selection, budget, nd much much more. You might be surprised in all of the things that can factor into this conversation.....we know we were. For more information on us check out our webpages: https://www.vsenergy.us/ https://www.appliedfacilityscience.com/ https://dipasquale-eng.com/