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Setting HVAC units, running waste piping, and the many other functions of the mechanical contractor may involve the services of a multitude of other trades. For this reason, the full service mechanical contractor, much like the general contractor, may employ or subcontract for all of the individual mechanical trades, as well as temperature control specialists, balancing contractors, excavators, and even electricians.

Although there are thousands of full service mechanical contractors, this number is far out-weighed by the number of individual plumbing...

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Latest Articles, White Papers & Case Studies about Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning:

Mixed-mode Building Design Combines Old and New Ideas by Korky Koroluk
Passive ventilation and natural cooling are combined with mechanical systems to create healthier indoor environments and even better energy efficiency.
Low-Cost Green Strategies: HVAC & Plumbing by RSMeans
This series, starting with HVAC and plumbing, will outline cost-efficient green strategies for energy-efficient, comfortable, and sustainable buildings.
Reducing Energy Costs with Insulation by RSMeans Engineering Staff
Heating or cooling your home or office accounts for a large portion of your total energy use. As utility costs skyrocket, facilities managers and homeowners will be looking to find ways to save energy and money. Insulation will be one of the methods.
Components of Passive Solar Heating Designs by Andy Walker, PhD PE
All passive solar designs have same major components: windows to admit the solar radiation, mass to store the heat, and a superior level of insulation in walls, roof, and foundation.
An Overview of Passive Solar Heating by Andy Walker, PhD PE
Passive solar heating strategies can meet a higher percentage of the heating load of a building through architectural design solutions

Tips on Estimating Heating Ventilating and Air Conditioning Costs from RSMeans

Review all construction documentation before proceeding with the estimate for HVAC. It is not unusual to find items on the plans, but not in the specifications; or they may be in the specifications but not on the drawings. Also check any and all communications; the owner may have requested a change or expressed a concern or a specific need, and not have had it included in your drawings or specifications.

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