by Chris White | Nov 18, 2014 | Enclosure Commissioning, Energy, Environment, Green Building
Design and construction professionals must understand the Owner’s goals for each project. Determining the Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) is critical. What does the term “Owner’s Project Requirements (OPR) mean? Simply put, the Owner’s...
by Chris White | Dec 3, 2013 | Energy, Environment, Green Building
The storyline of the greatest movie saga of all time could have changed completely if the Empire had engaged a Building Commissioning professional. That’s a pretty bold statement, but it’s true. I don’t know if my level of nerd-ness is impressive or...
by Chris White | Jun 7, 2013 | Energy, Environment, Green Building
Building Commissioning (Cx) is an extremely interesting (at least to those who design, build, own, test and operate buildings and building systems) and relatively new field in the not-so-new age of enhanced building performance. So, what is building commissioning?...
by Chris White | Mar 27, 2013 | Business, Energy, Environment, Green Building, LEED, Legal, Regulations
A pair of Florida lawmakers is attempting to broaden green building compliance by loosening up reliance on LEED. If the bills are successful, state buildings could rely on lesser-known green certification programs such as Green Globes. Most people are unaware that...
by Chris White | Feb 20, 2013 | Roundup
Each week we bring you a roundup of posts from our blog that we think you’ll find interesting, informative, and entertaining–even if they’re written by an engineer. Mold, Asbestos Disclosure not Required in La. Home Sales “Buyer beware: The Louisiana State Board...