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.



Small Application Controllers

OptiCORE Small Application Controllers

OptiCORE small application controllers are targeted for controlling HVAC equipment with small I/O point counts and can integrate with building automation systems via BACnet (IP or MSTP) or Modbus (IP or serial).
Dyson HEPA Cool Formaldehyde

New Dyson Air Purifier Delivers Cleaner Air In Public, Professional Spaces

The Dyson HEPA Cool Formaldehyde air purifying fan helps create a cleaner space using a 360° filtration system and sealed HEPA filter to capture 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns in size.

New Survey Identifies IAQ As Driver For Economic Growth

Majority of millennials say they will feel safer returning to offices with real-time indoor air quality (IAQ) information.
air purifiers

Hotel Study Suggests Air Purifiers Help Reduce Exposure To Airborne Contaminants

Honeywell used computer modeling to simulate air flow and movement of particulates in hotel common areas, results show filtration can potentially improve air quality and guests' confidence in hotel stays.
R-454B

Johnson Controls Selects R-454B As Future Refrigerant For New HVAC Equipment

This decision was made as the HVAC industry prepares to phase out high-GWP refrigerants, such as R-410A, now formally addressed by EPA through recently passed AIM Act.
cleaning and disinfection

View Our Advancing Cleaning & HVAC Tools For Disinfection Webinar

View this free video webinar and learn about workplace cleaning and disinfection solutions, and how effective they are for removing coronavirus.​
Honeywell Forge Real Estate Operations

Honeywell, SAP Launch Connected Buildings Solutions

Cloud-based SaaS offering provides customers with greater visibility on how their buildings are performing by bridging SAP’s IT data with Honeywell’s OT data.
Free Cooling

Daikin Pathfinder With Free Cooling Chiller

Daikin Pathfinder with Free Cooling Chiller reduces capital costs, and drives long-term energy and water savings

USGBC Develops New Pilot Credits In Response To COVID-19

USGBC’s LEED Safety First credits are helping facility management teams provide healthy spaces and assisting with building reentry.
Ventilation Standard

Updated Healthcare Facility Ventilation Standard Published

The updated edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities offers guidance, regulation, and mandates to healthcare facilities designers.
airstreams

DLX-N Inactivates Pathogens On Surfaces and In Airstreams

The DLX-N high output, dual lamp ultraviolet NEMA-4 fixture disinfects HVAC/R airstreams, cooling coils, and drain pans, inactivating infectious diseases such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Whole Foods

Whole Foods Market Adopts Honeywell Solstice® N40 Refrigerant

Utilizing this lower-global-warming-potential refrigerant in more than 100 of its stores is part of the supermarket chain's sustainability efforts.
BACnet

Lynxspring Introduces Onyxx® LX™ Product Portfolio

This new product line features BACnet® MS/TP, configurable controllers, smart thermostats, and digital room sensors.
HVAC and ventilation

Growing Ventilation Demand Drives HVAC Industry Trends

The commercial HVAC industry is evolving to meet increased air quality and ventilation requirements from customers.
indoor air quality

Center for Green Schools at USGBC, With ASHRAE, Release Report On IAQ In Schools

Findings show majority of schools have acted during the pandemic to address indoor air quality, while citing outdated infrastructure and high costs as key challenges.
Energy Efficiency as a Service

YMCA Receives Energy Efficiency as a Service

Budderfly helps the YMCA of Southwest Kansas upgrade its lighting and HVAC units—at no out-of-pocket expense.
Mitsubishi Electric

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Offers Redesigned PKFY Wall-Mounted Indoor Units

This product line for commercial buildings are available in capacities from 4,000 to 18,000 BTU/H.
HVAC Retrofit

Best Practices For HVAC Retrofits That Deliver

Equipment that minimizes repairs, saves energy, and improves health will help ensure that HVAC retrofits provide efficient performance and comfort.
propane sensor

NevadaNano MPS R-290 Propane Sensor

MPS R-290 propane sensor detects leaks in applications that include air conditioning, vending machines, commercial refrigeration racks, and clothes dryers.
April 2021 Issue

The April 2021 issue looks at lighting controls, disinfecting with UV-C technology, and data center trends. Plus, sprinkler systems and COVID-19 on campus.
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%.