Author

Marcus Webb

Marcus tests every system, sensor, and control he writes about. Background in commercial HVAC engineering with twelve years specifying and commissioning building systems. Calls out the products that don't deliver on efficiency claims. Names the ones that actually save energy. Doesn't care which manufacturers he annoys.

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General

HighRiskPay.com: A Practical Guide for Better Content Coverage

HighRiskPay.com offers content focused on payment processing for specialized industries, detailing solutions for businesses in regulated or high-risk sectors.…

Marcus Webb May 7, 2026 5 min read

Maintenance

5 Building Commissioning Lessons From Doing It 60+ Times

After commissioning 60+ buildings, specific patterns emerge. These five lessons apply across building types and represent what I'd tell new commissioning agents.

Marcus Webb May 5, 2026 6 min read

Specifying

6 Common HVAC Specifying Mistakes (And How to Avoid Each)

HVAC specification mistakes produce buildings that don't perform. These six mistakes recur consistently. Each is preventable with specific approaches.

Marcus Webb May 5, 2026 5 min read

Maintenance

My 5 Favorite HVAC Diagnostic Tools (And the 3 I Don't Use)

After twelve years of commissioning HVAC systems, I have specific opinions about diagnostic tools. Five tools I use constantly. Three I gave…

Marcus Webb May 5, 2026 6 min read

Smart Buildings

7 Sensors That Actually Improve Building Operations

The sensor market for buildings is full of products promising substantial improvements. Most don't deliver. These seven actually do.

Marcus Webb May 5, 2026 5 min read

Smart Buildings

Building Automation Systems: 6 That Earn Their Cost (And 4 That Don't)

Building automation system features vary dramatically in actual value. Six features consistently justify their cost. Four are mostly marketing. Here's the breakdown.

Marcus Webb May 5, 2026 7 min read

Energy Efficiency

8 HVAC Upgrades With Real Payback (And 5 That Don't Pay)

Most "energy efficient" HVAC upgrades don't pay back the way the manufacturer promises. These eight do. These five don't. Here's the honest…

Marcus Webb May 5, 2026 7 min read