Facility managers and commercial building engineers play an important role in the overall health of a building. In addition to making sure their facilities are safe, livable (or workable) and up to code, they’re also responsible for overseeing maintenance and repairs to the building’s most complex systems. Commercial chiller maintenance In a large building, chillers [...]

You’ve probably noticed HVAC prices are going up, up, up. Inflation has touched nearly every aspect of our lives, from skyrocketing gas prices to price hikes at the grocery store — and everything in between. But how have the impacts of inflation translated to commercial facilities? Bloated transportation costs At the pump, the cost of fuel alone [...]

Investing in a commercial rooftop HVAC unit is a smart business move. Not only are you able to save valuable space that could be utilized in other ways, but your equipment is also better protected from any accidental damage and you’ll find cost savings through better efficiency. Plus, rooftop units are designed to be rugged [...]

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 [...]