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.



Fujitsu’s New Hi-Rise 360 Kit For V-II Series VRF Systems

Fujitsu General America has introduced its new High-rise 360 kit that now adds 196 (vertical) feet to the distance between roof-mounted VRF condensing units, and indoor units connected below them.
HVAC system

Pest Prevention For HVAC Systems

Without effective pest control, a variety of critters can cause problems within a commercial HVAC system.
HVAC contest

Friday Funny: Is HVAC Your Key To The Great Outdoors?

Open only to those who work with HVAC, Goodway Technologies’ 2018 Great Outdoors Sweepstakes will give two lucky winners Cabela’s gift cards just in time for fun outdoor activities!
indoor environments

Indoor Environments’ Impact On Wellness To Be Studied

Well Living Lab will undertake a three-year scientific research plan to identify how indoor environments affect five facets of people’s lives.

Lochinvar Expands ARMOR Water Heater Line

The new models offer capabilities up to 4 million Btu/hr and come standard with Lochinvar’s remote connectivity platform.
HVAC equipment

Short On HVAC Staff? Turn To Tech

The impact of HVAC equipment condition and operation is significant, and facility management should consider all the tools available.
water conservation

Water Score From EPA WaterSense

Similar to the ENERGY STAR 1-100 scoring, the recently introduced tool addresses water consumption and conservation efforts for multi-family housing.

Facility Executive Of The Year 2018

As a department of one, Kirk Beaudoin, senior facilities manager for adidas, formalized protocol for the company’s retail stores.
February 2018 issue

Facility Executive | February 2018 Issue

The February 2018 issue features our 2018 Facility Executive of the Year, an in-depth look at the building envelope, access control, document management, and more. Plus, our annual Readers' Choice Awards.
ceiling exhaust fan

SP-A-VG Bathroom Ceiling Exhaust Fan From Greenheck

The Greenheck SP-A-VG ceiling exhaust fan features Vari-Green® technology and is nearly 250% more energy efficient than standard models.
refrigerant gas detector

Bacharach MGS-250 Refrigerant Gas Detector

The MGS-250 is an infrared refrigerant gas detector with two new added gas options—R514A and R452B.
LaGuardia International Airport

Solutions From Siemens For LaGuardia Airport Redevelopment

The redevelopment of Terminal B, part of multi-year airport-wide improvements, will include Siemens building management and fire safety systems.
data logger

TCW210-TH Temperature & Humidity Data Logger

The TCW210-TH data logger is for remote temperature and humidity monitoring applications.

CITY MULTI L-Generation Air-Source Unit By Mitsubishi Electric

Increased efficiencies make this variable refrigerant flow (VRF) outdoor unit suitable for facilities pursuing LEED certification or net zero energy.
sensorless controller

Bell & Gossett Parallel Sensorless Controller

The Parallel Sensorless Controller provides advanced system staging of up to eight pumps in parallel configuration to maximize system efficiency.
mechanical systems

Honeywell Mechanical Systems Outcome Based Service

Outcome Based Service is a smart suite of services that use building performance data to focus maintenance activities where they are most needed to improve operational efficiency and maximize uptime.
building controls

Question Of The Week: What Do You Do When Building Controls Veer Off Course?

The current automation delivery process often yields inefficient buildings. This second article in a series takes a closer look at why, and what facility management can do about it.
ASHRAE awards

ASHRAE Presents Awards At 2018 Winter Conference

Spanning nine categories, these ASHRAE awards recognize members' contributions and achievements to the HVAC&R industry.
Thermostat Manager

Sensi Multiple Thermostat Manager From Emerson

New software application can manage and control multiple heating and cooling systems through one convenient online portal.

SnowShield From Marketair

Designed for use with a mini-split condenser outside buildings, this product protects equipment from snow and ice as well as from summer heat and UV rays.
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%.