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.
Honeywell Contract With Memorial University Re-ups Energy Improvements
The second phase of an energy performance contract between the service provider and a Newfoundland-based university aims to address $6 million of deferred maintenance.
Keep Your Campus Cool Without Burning Out Your HVAC System
Adding a predictive maintenance toolkit to your efforts will prepare your campus HVAC system for the hot summer season, and beyond.
SAS Establishes “Smart Campus” At NC Headquarters
The analytics company is demonstrating environmental stewardship at its 24-building campus through lower energy consumption and greater operational efficiencies.
ASHRAE President, Officers, And Directors 2017-18
In an inaugural address, the new ASHRAE president announced the theme of his term will be: Extending Our Community.
Did You Miss Our Future of IoT for Energy Management Webinar?
View this free video webinar and learn about energy management challenges faced by facilities professionals, and how IoT technology can help simplify management and reduce costs.
June 22 Is National HVAC Tech Day
Industry stakeholders are recognizing the work of technicians in the HVAC industry, their impact on buildings and homes, and training to fill a talent gap.
Zen Ecosystems, Encycle Form Partnership
Swarm Logic® integration with Zen HQ adds intelligent energy management features to further curb building energy usage and benefit customer bottom lines.
The Workspace Of Tomorrow: Part 1
Digital convergence enables new possibilities for workplace management that can deliver cost reductions, improve operations, and facilitate occupant productivity.
Reduce Energy Use, And Save Water
An emerging focus on the water energy nexus—the interplay of these resources in building systems—holds promise for conservation.
Facility Executive | June 2017 Issue
The June 2017 issue features the impact of workplace design on productivity, plus a look at conferencing technology, HVAC systems, sustainable carpet, security, acoustics, construction projects, and energy management.
New Thinline Louvers From Greenheck
New thinline stationary louvers can be used for interior and exterior applications where a high free area for improved air flow is required or when narrow frame depth and horizontal sightlines are desired.
YORK DOAS Decrease Indoor Air Pollution
Dedicated outside air systems (DOAS) include a range of 100% outside air units and mixed air units that help decrease indoor air pollution and reduce heating and cooling loads.
New High Efficiency Boilers Earn High Grades At Iowa College
Retrofitting campus buildings with high efficiency condensing boilers provided the solution needed for improved, head-of-the-class heating at Cornell College.
Zoo Facilities And Building Automation
Zoo animals need climate control and security, too. InsideIQ, an alliance of building automation contractors, apply human-centric practices (and more) to these facility projects.
Prepare Your Facility To Beat The Summer Heat
HVAC technologies can result in reduced energy costs and higher occupant satisfaction during summer's peak demand days.
Improving Chiller Maintenance Using IoT and Predictive Technologies Webinar
View this free webinar video and learn about a strategy-based approach to chiller maintenance.
New WebCTRL Chilled Water System Optimizer By ALC
Automated Logic Corporation's new high efficiency chilled water system optimizer helps customers save energy.
Pittsburgh: A Leader In Sustainable Cities
Pittsburgh leads North American cities with the most buildings committed to the 2030 District Network, an initiative that challenges buildings to reduce their environmental impact.
Atlanta Takes On Boston In Third SWAP Challenge
In the DOE’s latest "Better Buildings Challenge SWAP" online video series, Atlanta and Boston swap energy management teams to gain new insights, save money, and improve their buildings through greater energy efficiency.
Laboratory Exhaust Fan Line Updated
Greenheck has added a direct drive option to its line of laboratory exhaust fans.
UTC Climate, Controls & Security Brands In Play At SunTrust Park
The new Atlanta Braves ballpark opened in April 2017, operating with products from the Carrier, Automated Logic, Edwards, Otis Elevator brands.
Derive Savings From Demand Control Ventilation
Among energy conservation measures, DCV provides significant energy reductions for the operation of HVAC systems.
Heat Recovery Helps Cool UMass Med School Facility
Opened in 2013, the university's Albert Sherman Center in Worcester, MA utilizes brazed plate heat exchanger technology.
Schneider Electric Expands Control Valves Offering
The company now offers a complete range of Pressure Independent Balancing and Control Valves to fit a variety of applications in building environments.
HVAC Load Reduction From EnVerid Systems
Modules that employ this company's HLR Technology improve indoor air quality in facilities while reducing HVAC energy consumption.
Historic Hotel, Revolving Door Retrofit
At the Warwick Hotel Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia, a lobby renovation provided the opportunity to boost aesthetics and improve energy efficiency.
Shopping Center Is First To Earn New U.S. Green Building Standard
The new standard, BREEAM USA In-Use, measures and monitors environmental performance of existing buildings.
Daikin Recognized For Variable Volume Ratio Technology
Daikin is among those companies receiving a Manufacturing Leadership Award, produced by Frost & Sullivan.
Ceiling Cassette Indoor Unit By Mitsubishi Electric
The improved ceiling-recessed indoor unit features the new 3D i-see Sensor™ to deliver comfort and energy saving benefits.
Refrigerants With Low Global Warming Potential
Regulations and overall concern for the environment is driving research to identify effective refrigerant alternatives with low GWP.
Enhanced Tech For Armstrong Fluid Technology Pumps
The fluid flow equipment company introduces new capabilities for its line of Design Envelope pumps, providing facility management greater insight and control.
2017 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards
In this annual survey of Facility Executive readers, votes were cast for product and service suppliers preferred during 2016.
At Harvard, The Memorial Church Upgrades Building Controls
Part of a facility-wide renovation, HVAC automation has been integrated to allow for comfortable, year-round use of the building in Cambridge, MA.
2017 AHR Expo Innovation Awards Winners
This annual awards competition recognizes inventive and original products, systems, and technologies in 10 categories related to HVAC systems.
