The continuing pandemic, coupled with tariffs, natural disasters and other shortages, has caused a global supply chain nightmare. Nearly every industry has felt the effects — including HVAC contractors. According to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index, a record-high percentage (95%) of contractors experienced at least one product shortage in Q4 2021, up [...]

Customers can take advantage of the benefits of building automation system (BAS), including a decrease in operating costs and an increase in energy efficiency and security. A BAS allows your customers to monitor, control and troubleshoot via the internet, reducing service calls. Furthermore, buildings that include smart metering as part of their building automation system can confirm [...]

The recent supply chain shortages have led to price increases and longer lead times on HVAC supplies. HVAC contractors rely on the global supply chain and there are delays in shipping because of the lack of workers. Seven percent of manufacturing labor was lost due to COVID-19, and not replenished after last summer’s shutdowns. Specialty [...]

As the end of the year approaches, the construction industry continues to navigate the challenges brought on by the pandemic. Across the country, some factories have scaled back production or shut down while others are experiencing a labor shortage. But what does all this mean for your HVAC project? Supply chain issues — coupled with [...]

Many parts of the country are once again experiencing unacceptable air quality due to numerous forest fires burning, particularly in the Western part of the country but it’s making its way across the United States all the way to the East Coast. Some cities that normally have above-average air quality have recently been listed in [...]

A nice breeze flowing through open windows can breathe new life into an otherwise stuffy home or office. Particularly as it relates to the spread of viruses, even a light wind quickly disperses the number of germs and harmful pollutants in the air. But what happens during the colder months when those windows get sealed [...]

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans spend up to 90% of their time indoors. That means the air quality of their indoor environments — from schools to offices to bedrooms — should be a priority. The past 18+ months have seen a focus on removing airborne viruses from the air, which is a smart [...]

Most HVAC contractors find summer to be the busiest season of the year, often leading to requests for service from new customers and increased needs of existing customers. Summer also means that many of our technicians like to take family vacations when their children are out of school. Good technicians are hard to find and [...]

There are plenty of reasons facility managers postpone maintenance of their HVAC systems. During the pandemic, the most likely reason was no apparent need to make minor repairs when buildings weren’t even occupied. While prolonging certain maintenance can sometimes make sense, putting it off for too long can be costly. Here are the top consequences [...]

Warmer weather is approaching — have you checked your building’s air pressure? Air balancing is a process that helps evenly distribute temperatures throughout a commercial building by thoroughly testing and optimizing the HVAC system. A well-maintained system results in lower energy bills, greater comfort for all building occupants and better indoor air quality. Let’s take [...]