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  • THE HIDDEN COST OF HVAC INEFFICIENCIES: HOW FDD CAN PREVENT COSTLY MISTAKES (PART 1)

    THE HIDDEN COST OF HVAC INEFFICIENCIES: HOW FDD CAN PREVENT COSTLY MISTAKES (PART 1)

    HVAC systems in large buildings are vital for indoor comfort and air quality, but can be prone to inefficiencies, resulting in significant energy wastage and costs. Asset Assess’ Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) platform can prevent issues like stuck dampers, saving energy and money. FDD offers real-time monitoring, fault detection, and actionable insights for peak…

  • MAXIMISING BUILDING PERFORMANCE WITH HVAC FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTICS DURING COMMISSIONING

    MAXIMISING BUILDING PERFORMANCE WITH HVAC FAULT DETECTION AND DIAGNOSTICS DURING COMMISSIONING

    Commissioning a building’s HVAC system is crucial for optimal performance. Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) technology, integrated during this phase, identifies inefficiencies and misconfigurations. FDD offers early fault detection, operational insight, and long-term benefits, addressing specific challenges like valve and damper misconfigurations, sensor calibration errors, and inefficient staging strategies. FDD ensures efficient operation from installation…

  • UNDERSTANDING DEGREE DAYS: THEORY AND APPLICATION

    UNDERSTANDING DEGREE DAYS: THEORY AND APPLICATION

    Degree days are crucial for energy management in buildings. They quantify temperature variations to estimate heating and cooling energy needs. By comparing outdoor temperatures to a base temperature, heating and cooling degree days are calculated. Degree days help forecast energy consumption, optimize HVAC systems, and benchmark building performance. They also have broader applications beyond HVAC…

  • HOW WILL AUTOMATED BUILDING ANALYTICS IMPACT YOU AS A FACILITY MANAGER?

    HOW WILL AUTOMATED BUILDING ANALYTICS IMPACT YOU AS A FACILITY MANAGER?

    Facility managers in Australia deal with rising costs and aging equipment. Asset Assess offers a building analytics solution to automate data collection and analysis, allowing managers to focus on delivering real results and making maintenance more efficient. The platform provides automated diagnostics, prioritized insights, and performance reporting, empowering a proactive approach to building performance.

  • FAULT DETECTION & DIAGNOSTICS (FD&D) FOR LARGE-FORMAT RETAIL CENTRES

    FAULT DETECTION & DIAGNOSTICS (FD&D) FOR LARGE-FORMAT RETAIL CENTRES

    Large retail centres in Australia are under pressure to cut costs, improve sustainability, and maintain customer comfort. Fault Detection and Diagnostics (FDD) for HVAC systems is a valuable but underutilised solution for addressing these challenges. FDD tools help with maintenance, energy savings, compliance with air quality standards, and smooth system handovers, benefiting large-scale retail operations.