Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Where Facility Professionals and FMs will find the latest news related to commercial HVAC systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.



cooling

EPA To Assist Schools With Cleaner Air, Cooling Center Services

Schools in four communities in the western U.S. will receive technical assistance through a new demonstration program, Schools as Community Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers.

[VIDEO] Strategic Capital Planning on Gordian Cloud

Create an actionable and sustainable facilities capital plan that clearly communicates project rationale. Learn more.
Water-Based Duct Sealant

Red Devil Water-Based Duct Sealant Line

Water-based duct sealant lines offers adhesion for metal and flexible ducts, vents, air conditioners, and other interior and exterior HVAC appliances.
Impact Report

Mesa’s Impact Report Quantifies Energy Savings

Mesa’s Impact Report makes understanding energy savings in a space easier through quantifiable metrics, while also supporting ESG (environmental, social, and governance reporting).
Energy Management

AI-enhanced Energy Management Tech

AI-enhanced energy management technology integrates with building controls to reduce HVAC-related electric costs by up to 20%.
Variable Speed HVAC

Low Occupancy? Look At Variable Speed HVAC

Coupled with the need to increase outdoor air into the building, lower occupancies may present a challenge to facilities teams.
chiller maintenance

Four Chiller Maintenance Steps To Reduce Expenses, Increase Efficiency

A chiller maintenance plan or checklist is an ideal way to proactively stay on track and ensure your equipment is operating efficiently.
October 2021 Issue

Facility Executive: October 2021 Issue

The October 2021 issue looks at maintenance data, variable speed HVAC, green cleaning, net zero energy facilities, renewed furnishings, remote inspections, and more.
IAQ Schools Indoor Air Quality

The ABCs Of Indoor Air Quality In Schools

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 50 percent of U.S. school buildings reported having issues with IAQ.
healthcare facility managers

Healthcare Facility Managers Prioritize IAQ, Life Safety Systems

Honeywell survey reveals remote management, predictive maintenance are key to streamlining operations and improving facility management.
Controls and Monitoring Platform

METUS Improves Controls and Monitoring Platform

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US announces connections of up to 200 units and 10 BACnet devices possible with updated Building Connect+
Hybrid Work

Hybrid Work Challenges Building Management System Agility

Hybrid work is challenging building management system agility: edge AI and real-time analytics keep responsiveness high and energy costs low
healthy indoor air

Follow The Science To Combat COVID-19

To protect building occupants, stay informed on effective practices for healthy indoor air and other strategies.
August 2021 Issue

Facility Executive: August 2021 Issue

The August 2021 issue looks at health, safety and security. Plus, mobile technology, energy, and getting your facility ready for winter.
monsoon

How Monsoon Storms Can Impact Your Commercial HVAC Unit

Make sure your facility’s HVAC unit is able to perform optimally all monsoon season long while also maintaining a healthy indoor air quality.
Portable Cooling

Selecting And Specifying Portable Cooling

There are some standard best practices for specifying and using portable cooling units to meet various requirements and achieve the desired results.
airborne pathogens

Steelcase, Kontrol Team Up To Provide Air Quality Monitoring, Viral Detection Technology

Partnership will provide real-time detection of airborne pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2 to help make workplaces safer as organizations return to the office
Maintenance

Fall HVAC Maintenance Tips

Facility managers who take a proactive rather than a reactive HVAC maintenance approach heading into the fall heating season will benefit in the long run.
Nexii

Trane, Nexii Team Up To Create Sustainable High-Performance Buildings

Collaboration propels innovative solutions that can help reduce emissions by approximately 30% compared to traditionally constructed buildings.
Healthy Building Mark

LBA Realty First To Achieve Healthy Building Mark For Indoor Environment

Buildings that have achieved performance in five critical areas of assessment — air, water, hygiene, light, and acoustics — can earn the UL Verified Healthy Building Mark for Indoor Environment.
Energy Incentives Webinar, Power Grid

Learn How To Capture Energy Incentives And Strengthen The Power Grid

Join us for this free webinar and learn how to to open new revenue streams, reduce energy costs, and advance sustainability goals at your facility with virtually no disruption to productivity.
facility resilience

Watch This: The Role Of Facilities Management In Handling Emergencies And Maintenance

This video webinar provides actionable strategies to safeguard your assets, protect lives, and ensure operational continuity.

[VIDEO] Job Order Contracting: Accelerating the Projects that Matter

This proven single-solicitation process accelerates project delivery while satisfying local bidding requirements. Learn all about Gordian’s JOC solutions .

Infrastructure Upgrades For Energy And Labor Savings: Scaling For Growth

How Arway Linen and Uniform is reducing water and energy consumption by 51%.