Author Archives: BSD Solutions
Posted on May 14, 2012 by BSD Solutions
Did you know that an effective energy management plan can shave 20% or more from your energy costs in an existing structure? And for new construction, you can improve energy efficiency by 25% compared to the model code. If you’re … Continue reading →
Posted on May 8, 2012 by BSD Solutions
Next to temperature control, lighting complaints can be one of the biggest headaches for building owners. And looking beyond employee health and happiness, an ineffective lighting plan can also ramp up your electric bill quickly. That’s why you might want … Continue reading →
Posted on April 30, 2012 by BSD Solutions
For indoor spaces that demand a lot of extra airflow – think research labs, wet chemistry labs, and hospital operating and procedure rooms – the excess energy costs can quickly add up. For example, the current price to condition and … Continue reading →
Posted on April 25, 2012 by BSD Solutions
As a building owner, you probably know that the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning system (HVAC) is the heart of many of the systems in the structure. The HVAC system often determines the happiness of the people who come in … Continue reading →
Posted on April 18, 2012 by BSD Solutions
Many companies, large and small, carry acronyms next to their names, hoping to give their customers a sense of security. But in the construction industry in Canada, there’s a certification program based on solid principles that really does what it … Continue reading →
Posted on April 5, 2012 by BSD Solutions
Access control systems, typically using plastic cards or biometric scanning for more secure areas, help facility owners gain control over the movement of people through buildings. While security is the ultimate goal, multiple benefits stem from the use of total … Continue reading →
Posted on February 15, 2012 by BSD Solutions
You probably know that when a building goes up, many different designers and contractors have a finger in the pie. There’s plumbing. Heating and air conditioning. Security systems like closed circuit TV and access control. Electrical. Computer and Internet cabling. … Continue reading →
Posted on February 8, 2012 by BSD Solutions
Building automation or what’s known as a building automation system is often compared to a human’s central nervous system. And since the job of the central nervous system is to take information from every part of the body and to … Continue reading →
Posted on February 3, 2012 by BSD Solutions
Have you ever watched footage of what happens on the floor of a major stock exchange? Hundreds of traders are shouting out requests, buying, selling, and making deals. But to an outsider, the communication process seems ineffective. And it’s similar … Continue reading →
Posted on February 2, 2012 by BSD Solutions
Manitoba offers several postsecondary opportunities for students to study applied sciences and engineering technology. Accreditation is important because it ensures that the academic program meets a national standard for the material taught within the program. It is important for students … Continue reading →