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Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF/VRV) for HVAC Systems

While a conventional direct expansion (DX) split system AC is simple to install, operate, and repair with thermostat controls, low initial costs, and individual metering, the system has evolved. Conventional DX split systems are sized to meet maximum heating and cooling loads, lack redundancy, and have multiple compressors to maintain; however, advancements in air conditioning technology have resulted in Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF/VRV) systems, giving developers and owners an option for greater efficiency and sustainability in heating and air conditioning. ..

ERRC and DAS Systems: What You Need to Know

We live in a world that relies on various wireless technologies to communicate with one another. For the general consumer, infrastructure elements such as strong cellular, radio, and Wi-Fi signals have moved beyond being a luxury into a matter of safety and security. Radio and cellular signals are often weakened in large buildings and other venues due to a variety of factors, such as radio frequency interference, low-emissivity glass, concrete, and other building materials. These obstacles create areas within the..

Healthy Building Standards: Developer’s Guide

The Health and Wellness industry has seen steady growth over the past five years, and that growth is forecast to continue for the foreseeable future. Health and Wellness focus on the complete well-being of the body, mind, and spirit. People are naturally drawn to products and services that make them feel like they’re doing something good for themselves, and this market, which is currently valued at $4.5 trillion, proves they are willing to pay for it. According to the EPA,..

Jordan & Skala Welcomes Three New Principals

Over the past 67 years, Jordan & Skala Engineers’ nation-wide presence has become a recognized standard in engineering. What began as a small mechanical group in 1953 has grown into a multi-discipline firm with seven regional offices, as well as an MEP Giant (Consulting-Specifying Engineer) for the last two decades. One significant contributor to this exciting growth is our robust team and leadership. We have created a foundation that centers on our clients and provides growth and guidance for bright engineers. With..

Condominiums and Risk Mitigation: A Developer’s Guide

The increase in demand for the condominium experience entices more and more developers to contemplate starting their own condo projects. If you are one of them, keep in mind that condo construction comes with a marked increase in litigation risk for the design, development, and construction teams involved. These claims range anywhere from contract disputes to professional malpractice. It is possible to minimize this risk and ensure a successful project, but it’s a good idea to review some of the..

Healthful Living Webinar

About the Webinar: As we prepare for a post-pandemic world, the role of building design in occupant health and safety has seen increased interest and urgency. In rethinking design and wellness, we are proud to have collaborated with TCA Architects for the “Healthy Design for New & Existing Multifamily Buildings” webinar. For this webinar, with nearly 500 registrants, Matt Marvel was invited to act as moderator, and Don Sheffield had the honor of speaking. In addition to expert insights from..

Guide to Indoor Air Quality for Multi-Family Units

Indoor air quality has become a crucial element of living environment building operations, especially in multifamily buildings. Multifamily and mixed-use buildings must meet the demands of all the different tenants inhabiting the space. Because the building codes are requiring a much tighter envelope, the design and delivery of proper ventilation inside the occupied space and the quality of that air becomes immensely important. So what is indoor air quality (IAQ)? The United States Environmental Protection Agency defines indoor air quality..

The Owners Guide to Energy Code Commissioning: A Primer for Architects, Developers & General Contractors

Architects, developers, and general contractors are expected to know how all kinds of building codes apply to their projects. Energy codes are no different. Just like other building codes, the energy code is different from state to state and may change over time. In other words, the way you built or designed a building to meet energy code last year may not work this year. What Are Energy Codes? Energy codes are just one specific type of code that falls..

An MEP Giant: Jordan & Skala Rising Through the Decades

JSE advanced seven spots in CSE’s 2020 MEP Giants, coming in at 37th! As the world is ever-changing, it is hard to find constants of any kind; this especially rings true in business and the Architecture/Engineering/Construction industry. There are always new markets and locations to explore, economic expansions and shrinks to endure, communities to help — and sometimes even a world-altering pandemic. Jordan & Skala Engineers’ journey as a firm is no different in this way, and after 65 years..

Design Implications of COVID-19 & Indoor Air Quality Webinar

About the Webinar The COVID-19 pandemic has made us face a new reality full of challenges in the A/E/C industry. As businesses and schools reopen around the country, trying to understand more about the spread of the novel coronavirus in relation to indoor air quality is of vital importance. Jordan & Skala was honored to have been invited as a moderator to the “Design Implications of COVID-19 & Indoor Air Quality Webinar” hosted by AIA (American Institute of Architects). In this..

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Category: Latest News

Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF/VRV) for HVAC Systems

ERRC and DAS Systems: What You Need to Know

Healthy Building Standards: Developer’s Guide

Jordan & Skala Welcomes Three New Principals

Condominiums and Risk Mitigation: A Developer’s Guide

Guide to Indoor Air Quality for Multi-Family Units

The Owners Guide to Energy Code Commissioning: A Primer for Architects, Developers & General Contractors

An MEP Giant: Jordan & Skala Rising Through the Decades

Design Implications of COVID-19 & Indoor Air Quality Webinar