HVAC
Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. HVAC articles below.
Fujitsu Expands Unitary Ducted Equipment Offering
Fujitsu General America has expanded its line of unitary ducted products. They now offer a broader selection of residential air conditioners, heat pumps, and gas furnaces as well as a new line of light commercial equipment.
IDEC Upgrades Human-Machine Interface Line
IDEC Corporation upgraded HG2G-V5 5.7", HG3G-V8 8.4", HG3G-VA 10.4", and HG4G-VC 12.1" HMI touchscreen models, which are a fit for both new and retrofit applications.
Question Of The Week: Are These Five HVACR Trends Impacting Your Facilities?
AHR Expo Expert Council convened to discuss and develop consensus views on five HVACR trends poised to be hot topics for the industry.
Solar, Waste Heat Help Power Athletic Facility
At Phillips Academy in Andover, MA, a new student athletic facility achieved LEED Platinum certification.
Updated Legionella Guidance On The Way
A supplement to ASHRAE Standard 188, the revised Guideline 12-2000R is expected to be published later this year.
Facility Executive | June 2019 Issue
The June 2019 issue looks at the impact of workplace design on productivity, plus smart buildings, green cleaning, energy management, and more.
BrainBox AI Launches First AI Technology For Autonomous Buildings
BrainBox AI has unveiled its patent-pending technology enabling buildings to reduce energy costs by 25-35% and their carbon footprint by 20-40%.
Seasonal Maintenance Tips For Commercial Properties
Thinking about maintaining your commercial property seasonally provides an effective blueprint for keeping your property looking good.
Variable Refrigerant Flow Technology For Commercial Facilities
Whether for a retrofit or new construction, VRF technology permits the installation of a single HVAC system for both heating and cooling in facilities — saving money on equipment and controls.
Stop Refrigerant Leaks Before They Start
Rising costs and new environmental regulations call for facilities to enact proactive refrigerant management programs.
FacilityConneX Announces New Intelligent Building Project
The Intelligent Building Solution, built on GE Digital technology and Dell Technologies' edge solutions, will provide Dell Technologies' facilities management team with real-time monitoring-based commissioning.
Facility Executive | April 2019 Issue
The April 2019 issue features an in-depth look at intelligent lighting's impact on your facility, plus HVAC, flexible furniture, pest control, safer schools, and more.
Collaboration Provides Cloud-Based Advanced Energy Management Capabilities
Carrier Connect Wi-Fi thermostats can now interface with Encycle’s cloud-based Swarm Logic energy savings technology, improving HVAC system efficiency using IoT-enabled services.
Patterson Introduces Updated High-5 HVLS Ceiling Fan
A new design for 2019 makes the High-5 HVLS ceiling fan more compact, but still as solid as ever.
Big Ass Fans Brings Back The Pivot
Bring comfort to hard-to-reach work areas with the Big Ass Fans® Pivot 2.0.
Improving Long-Term HVAC Performance
Cumulative impact of three operational strategies helped a multi-tenant office building recertify LEED and boost its ENERGY STAR score.
Facility Executive Of The Year 2019
Richie Stever, director of operations and maintenance, University of Maryland Medical Center, aims high and delivers results.
LG Air Conditioning Technologies Begins 2019 NASCAR Sponsorship
The HVAC company joins Baker Distributing Company to support champion driver Gus Dean and Young’s Motorsports.
Facility Executive | February 2019 Issue
The February 2019 issue features this year's Facility Executive of the Year. Plus, a look drones and FM, building envelope and energy, and our annual Readers' Choice Awards.
Compliance Reporting Milestone
BuildingReports' announced its service members have reached the 5 million inspection report milestone, a growth rate of 150% from 2014.
New Aqua Pro Indirect-Fired Water Heaters From Weil-McLain
The advanced line of water heaters feature composite construction tanks built to handle even the harshest water conditions.
U.S. DOE Funding Early-Stage R&D On Building Technologies
Building envelope, energy management, and LED lighting are among the research areas to receive more than $40 million of funding.
YORK YZ Magnetic Bearing Centrifugal Chiller Extends Range
Johnson Controls has extended the capacity range of its YORK® YZ Chiller beyond 1,000 tons — up to 1,350 tons.
Facility Management SOLUTIONS For 2019
Take a look at these facility management products to meet your needs in the coming year.
The Push Toward Gender Diversity In The HVAC Industry
In response to the labor gap and shifting trends, HVAC industry leaders are pushing to include more women in this traditionally male-dominated field.
Breakthroughs In Boiler Technology
Several innovations have led the way to improved commercial boiler design and performance.
Facility Executive | December 2018 Issue
The December 2018 issue features HVAC, roofing, energy management, false alarms, and green restrooms. Plus, a look at passing the facility leadership torch.
Fujitsu Debuts RGLX Large Cassette Series
Replacing the RCLX Large Cassette Series, this new series from Fujitsu features circular airflow for more consistent air distribution.
Metasys® 10.0 Redefines Modern Building Management
Significant enhancements and powerful integrations deliver safer and smarter building operations.
TempMaster Rooftop Units
OmniPremier 25 ton to 50 ton commercial rooftop units offer superior standard efficiency levels and already meet stringent DOE 2023 energy efficiency requirements.
5 Steps To A Successful Facility Condition Assessment
Facility managers should use an FCA as part of a technical investigation, to review assets or systems looking into the root causes of deterioration, and as a source for determining a building's replacement value.
Applying Insulation To HVAC Equipment
The University of Maryland Medical Center garners operational benefits by installing reusable HVAC insulation in its central plant facilities.
The 5 Biggest Innovations In Facility Management Technology
Learn about the five biggest innovations in facility management technology we've seen this year. Plus, get a free ebook on more technology trends!
Facility Executive | October 2018 Issue
The October 2018 issue features green building, workplace design, zero energy, recycling furniture, and anti-terrorism security. Plus, we celebrate our 30th anniversary.
Greenheck Expands Remote Balancing Damper Line
Remote balancing dampers are ideal for applications where it is difficult to gain access to manually adjust the damper for balance and airflow.
Protecting Cities From Legionnaires’ Disease
South Bronx hospital adopts new anti-microbial cooling tower technology to stave off Legionnaires' Disease and other biological health threats.
Looking For HVAC Zone Control?
To satisfy energy efficiency and occupant demands, variable refrigerant flow systems may deliver on facility management needs.
Hospitality Case Study: Hospitality, California Style
In the heart of the UCLA campus, a LEED Platinum conference center inspires collaboration and innovation.
U of AR Installs UV Technology In HVAC Equipment
Since 2008, the university's facilities department has pursued improved IAQ (and energy savings) by retrofitting campus AHUs with ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI).
IDEC PLCs Now Offer BACnet/IP Support
IDEC Corporation announced built-in support for the BACnet/IP building automation protocol by its family of MicroSmart FC6A Plus PLCs.
