Month: January 2017

Ask the Engineer: Backflow Prevention

Published on Jan 18, 2017 by Ask the Engineer, Engineers, New York City, Plumbingin Ask the Engineer, Engineers, New York City, Plumbing

Backflow prevention device

One billion gallons of clean drinking water are distributed to the taps of nearly nine million New Yorkers each day. The city's potable water supply, however, can be contaminated via back pressure or back-siphonage from buildings. The solution: properly installed...

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NYC Offers Free Energy Efficiency Training Program for Building Staff

Published on Jan 6, 2017 by Education, Energy Efficiency, New York City, Retro-commissioningin Education, Energy Efficiency, New York City, Retro-commissioning

The NYC Building Operator Training program aims to extend the lifespan of building equipment; improve safety, compliance and emergency management protocols; reduce dependency on outside service providers, and better manage contracted services. The goal is to reduce buildings energy costs by up to 20% without requiring any major capital expenditures.

To help residential buildings reduce energy costs, New York City has launched a free energy efficiency training program for maintenance staff and property managers of small to mid-sized multifamily buildings. The NYC Building Operator Training program aims to extend the...

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