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.



AERCO’s High-Efficiency, Condensing Boilers and Water Heater Solutions

In addition to high-efficiency heat, hot water and energy recovery products, Aerco offers a wide variety of aftermarket accessories and services that compliment systems and help optimize their performance including venting, packaged skid systems, installation kits, valves, controls, gateways, pump kits and more.

Fujitsu’s Airstage VR-II Heat Recovery System

Fujitsu’s Airstage VR-II is a heat recovery system that allows for simultaneous heating and cooling operation. Energy efficiency doubles when the system provides 50% cooling and 50% heating at the same time.

Honeywell Thermostats | The Leader in Comfort Control

Contractors, homeowners, and building owners have made Honeywell the world’s number one thermostat choice for many reasons. Honeywell For you, the reliability, application flexibility, and installation ease shine through.

Magnetrol | Model TA2 For Mass Flow Measurement

Magnetrol offers an extensive range of innovative level controls, intelligent flow controls and reliable bulk solid volume controls for process industries. Whether it is for monitoring air to fuel ratios to combustion sources, gas emissions reporting, or simply compressed air systems, the Magnetrol Model TA2 is the answer to your measurement needs.

Siemens | HVAC Components & Building Automation Systems

Keep your HVAC systems from running too hard—retrofit with Siemens. With a wide range of body sizes our valves are designed for easy installation and compatibility with existing parts.

Trane Rental Services | Temporary Cooling, Heating, Air and Power Solutions

Whether it’s extra cooling needed during extreme weather conditions or a short-term replacement following an emergency, businesses sometimes require equipment to cool, heat or power an indoor environment on a temporary basis. Trane Rental Services can do just that, delivering fast, reliable and cost-effective solutions when you need them.

The HVAC Factor: Sound Attenuation For Exposed Ductwork

Minimizing unwanted noise throughout a facility calls for examining HVAC ductwork system components, and their operation.
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The HVAC Factor: New Life For An Aging Chiller Plant

Completed in December 2014, this renovation project serves as an example of how a historic utility plant can be improved to address significant elements and concerns.

The HVAC Factor: Executive View of Preventive Maintenance

A summary report of HVAC service provides insight that is useful to repair and replace plans.
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The HVAC Factor: Insulation For Chilled Water Piping

With hot, humid climates as the focus, several types of chilled water pipe insulation were field tested.

HVAC Factor: Data Center Operations

Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) is a metric for tracking systems efficiency. But, there’s more to measure in the data center.

The HVAC Factor: Systems Get A Break

At the University of Baltimore, a new facility features passive heating and cooling, and natural ventilation.
McLaurin is a product manager specializing in healthcare, laboratory, and cleanroom solutions at Titus HVAC (www.titus-hvac.com) based in Dallas, TX. He is an ASHRAE certified Healthcare Facility Design Professional as well as former mentee of the Young Engineers in ASHRAE (YEA) Leadership U program.

The HVAC Factor: Hybrid Operating Rooms

As with traditional operating rooms, HVAC systems are crucial to the success of these emerging healthcare spaces.
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The HVAC Factor: Double Duty

HVAC systems may be the key to providing occupants with mobile connectivity in a facility.
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The HVAC Factor: Keeping Cool, Safely

For facilities that handle hazardous items, indoor air quality and comfort are challenges.
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The HVAC Factor: Standard Maintenance

The recently updated ACR standard from NADCA advises facility managers, and their contractors, on best practices.

The HVAC Factor: Keeping Steady With Geothermal

Temperature control was crucial for a research facility in North Carolina. From the October 2013 issue.
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The HVAC Factor: Spiral Round Ductwork

As an alternative to rectangular ducting, this approach is a more efficient delivery system when conditions are suitable. From the August 2013 issue.

The HVAC Factor: Wireless Thermostat Conversion

In Oakland, CA, an office building reduced energy use (and occupant complaints) with a retrofit to its pneumatic equipment. From the June 2013 issue.

The HVAC Factor: Boiler Maintenance

Proper temperature and debris buildup are two areas to focus on for plant efficiency. From the April 2013 issue.
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.
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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%.