Facility Executive: February 2021 Issue
The February 2021 issue looks back at the facility management challenges of 2020, as well as exteriors, cleaning, security and more. Plus, our own office move!
Candid Discussions About Indoor Air Quality
Improving indoor air quality has become an imperative for facilities executives as they build plans for healthier, more resilient buildings.
How Hospitality Partners Adapt, Save Energy During Pandemic
Hotels were among the first businesses hit by the COVID-19 pandemic, but travelers still need a safe place to stay. The Better Buildings team checks in.
Winery Toasts Efficient Heaters To Warm Outdoor Spaces
Two Twisted Posts Winery met the challenge of serving customers outside by using infrared radiant heaters to warm outdoor areas.
ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force Updates Building Readiness Guide
Major updates to the building readiness guidance include pre- or post- flushing strategy methodology, a flushing time calculator, and more.
Managing Gas Leak Detection Systems To Prevent System Failures
Whether it's an HVAC system, a cooling system, or a hazardous gas found in petroleum production or mining, a leak presents substantial risks to employee safety.
Historic Inn Updates HVAC With Heat Pump System
The owners of West Lane Inn in Connecticut utilized C-PACE financing to complete this energy improvement at their 1840s inn.
Protect Your Investment: Tips On Maintaining High-Efficiency Boilers
High-efficiency boilers are new in the grand scheme of heating equipment. Servicing them on a regular basis will help ensure their longevity for years to com
U.S. DOE Launches Spring Geothermal Collegiate Competition
College and university teams will identify sites that could leverage local geothermal energy potential to heat and cool buildings, campuses, districts, or entire communities via direct use technologies.
SmartSource Dedicated Outdoor Air System
The Daikin SmartSource Dedicated Outdoor Air System enables efficient and cost-effective heating and cooling in all conditions using 100% of fresh, outside air.
New Tips Help Facilities Reduce Airborne Infectious Aerosol Exposure
The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has released new Core Recommendations for Reducing Airborne Infectious Aerosol Exposure and Communities of Faith Building Guidance.
Across The Globe, Employees Concerned With Healthy Workplaces
As part of its global study of four markets, Honeywell surveyed 500 workers who typically work in buildings with 500 or more employees across the United States.
Decision Makers Increasing Investments In Healthy Building Initiatives
Facility executives are prioritizing three mission critical focus areas of a healthy building — people, places, and planet — finds Johnson Controls survey.
Grid Connect Introduces Smart Power Cord
The ConnectSense Smart Power Cord is an IoT power solution that cloud enables any product or device by simply plugging it in.
Energy Improvement Aims High
Retro-commissioning project at former Nestlé Company headquarters recognized by inaugural Retro Rumble.
AssetCare Asset Management Platform
mCloud connects first 10 New York buildings in new multi-site commercial building campaign.
Prescriptive HVAC: Diagnose, Then Treat
To protect against transmission of COVID-19 and other threats, plan the steps to increase building ventilation and improve filtration.
AI Gains Traction In Commercial Buildings
Facility management increasingly sees the benefits of artificial intelligence implementation throughout building operations.
Indoor Air Quality And The Pandemic
Here is a look at risk, energy use, and carbon impacts for commercial HVAC systems.
What Are You Doing To Get People Back To Work?
Safe-T Workplace Products is a one-stop resource to create a COVID-19-secure environment for people working in commercial and institutional spaces, healthcare and assisted living, and education.