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.
LG Introduces Two New Split DOAS
The 12-ton Split Rooftop DOAS and the 1500-2000 CFM Indoor Split DOAS enable facility managers to condition outside air for improved indoor air quality and comfort.
Security, Safety Top List Of Education Facility Managers’ Priorities
A survey of education facility managers reveals campus access control, site security, and occupant safety are key focus areas.
Browning Authorized Contractor Program
Regal Beloit Corporation's Browning Authorized Contractor Program connects contractors to new customers in the commercial HVAC industry.
Four Ways To Improve Indoor Air Quality In K-12 Schools
Upgrades and modifications to enhance IAQ are critical, and funding from COVID-19 relief bills can help school facilities teams make them happen.
CEOs Want Employees Back In Office—But Can We Prove Buildings Are Safe?
Survey shows that 75% of executives anticipate at least half their employees will be back in the office this month, and ensuring corporate buildings are safe for return is key.
Jan Fan Releases Six Fan Products
Jan Fan released six fan products — the Articulating Arm; LED Light; Flexible Light Mount; Silver Cage; 277V Motor; and 240V, 50-Hertz Motor.
ASHRAE Announces 2021-22 President, Officers, Directors
Mick Schwedler, new ASHRAE President, announced theme for his term is “Personal Growth. Global Impact. Feed the Roots.”
Scottish Rite Center Sizes Up Cooling Tower Technology Options
Historic building in Wichita replaces metal-clad cooling tower with engineered plastic model to increase longevity and reduce maintenance; gets bonus aesthetic features as well.
Cooling Towers And Rooftop Decks
Protect occupants in rooftop seating areas by minimizing potential risk of Legionnaires’ Disease from this equipment.
ULTRA Germicidal Smart Ceiling Fan
The ULTRA smart ceiling fan uses a patent-pending system, which combines a UV-C radiating LED module with an air-circulating fan to decrease the concentration of viral pathogens in the air.
Facility Executive: June 2021 Issue
The June 2021 issue looks at how facilities are evolving in the wake of COVID-19. Plus, healthcare infrastructure, lighting and energy, and preparing for natural hazards.
Newport Beach, CA Hotel Is First To Earn UL Healthy Buildings Mark
The Resort at Pelican Hill is the first hotel in the world to earn the UL Verified Healthy Buildings Mark for Indoor Air and Hygiene.
Greenheck Expands DC-5 HVLS Fan Line
Greenheck's five-blade high volume low speed (HVLS) fan is now available in four new smaller sizes: 4.3-, 5-, 6- and 7-foot diameter sizes.
OptiCORE Small Application Controllers
OptiCORE small application controllers are targeted for controlling HVAC equipment with small I/O point counts and can integrate with building automation systems via BACnet (IP or MSTP) or Modbus (IP or serial).
New Dyson Purifier Delivers Cleaner Air In Public, Professional Spaces
The Dyson HEPA Cool Formaldehyde purifying fan helps create a cleaner space using a 360° filtration system and sealed HEPA filter to capture 99.97% of particles down to 0.3 microns in size.
New Survey Identifies IAQ As Driver For Economic Growth
Majority of millennials say they will feel safer returning to offices with real-time indoor air quality (IAQ) information.
Johnson Controls Selects R-454B As Future Refrigerant For New HVAC Equipment
This decision was made as the HVAC industry prepares to phase out high-GWP refrigerants, such as R-410A, now formally addressed by EPA through recently passed AIM Act.
View Our Advancing Cleaning & HVAC Tools For Disinfection Webinar
View this free video webinar and learn about workplace cleaning and disinfection solutions, and how effective they are for removing coronavirus.
Doosan Bobcat Headquarters: Going For Sustainable Gold
Doosan Bobcat recently earned LEED Gold certification with the renovation and expansion of its West Fargo, ND corporate headquarters.
Daikin Pathfinder With Free Cooling Chiller
Daikin Pathfinder with Free Cooling Chiller reduces capital costs, and drives long-term energy and water savings
In Times Of Low Occupancy, Variable Speed HVAC Aids Efficiency
In the face of COVID-19, low or no building occupancy coupled with the need to increase outdoor air into a facility presents a challenge to many facility management teams.
USGBC Develops New Pilot Credits In Response To COVID-19
USGBC’s LEED Safety First credits are helping facility management teams provide healthy spaces and assisting with building reentry.
Updated Healthcare Facility Ventilation Standard Published
The updated edition of ANSI/ASHRAE/ASHE Standard 170, Ventilation of Health Care Facilities offers guidance, regulation, and mandates to healthcare facilities designers.
DLX-N Inactivates Pathogens On Surfaces and In Airstreams
The DLX-N high output, dual lamp ultraviolet NEMA-4 fixture disinfects HVAC/R airstreams, cooling coils, and drain pans, inactivating infectious diseases such as the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Growing Ventilation Demand Drives HVAC Industry Trends
The commercial HVAC industry is evolving to meet increased air quality and ventilation requirements from customers.
Best Practices For HVAC Retrofits That Deliver
Equipment that minimizes repairs, saves energy, and improves health will help ensure that HVAC retrofits provide efficient performance and comfort.
NevadaNano MPS R-290 Propane Sensor
MPS R-290 propane sensor detects leaks in applications that include air conditioning, vending machines, commercial refrigeration racks, and clothes dryers.
Five Ways To Get Your Building Green For Earth Day
In preparation for Earth Day, businesses can cut costs and consume energy in more green ways by making a few smart changes with their HVAC systems.
AHRI, Others Petition EPA On HFC Phase Down Rule
Proposed standards will result in an additional half billion tons of CO2 reduction above what already is projected to be achieved by the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act.
$91M GSA Project Will Improve Landmark Buildings’ Energy Efficiency
Part of the National Deep Energy Retrofit program, the U.S. General Services Administration has awarded Johnson Controls the contract to upgrade the buildings' HVAC, lighting, water conservation, and energy management systems.
Greenheck Introduces RV-10 Rooftop Ventilation Unit
Model RV-10 is the latest addition to Greenheck’s line of rooftop ventilation equipment for both partial recirculation and 100% outside air systems.
Boston Air Solutions NPBI Air Cleaning Technology
Boston Air Solutions set to provide safer, cleaner indoor air quality through needlepoint bipolar ionization and real-time monitoring.
Facility Leaders Plan To Maintain Or Increase Protocols For Next Phase Of Pandemic
In new surveys, facility executives shared their plans to maintain or boost current protocols for disinfection, cleaning, and moving forward.
CO2 Measurement Contributes to Better IAQ
CO2 measurement is a key contributor to safer and healthier indoor environments.
UL, SafeTraces Launch Program To Help K-12 Schools Reopen Safely
Indoor air quality, ventilation and filtration verification, and infection control program helps enhance student, teacher, and staff safety.
Tips For Preventing, Minimizing Mold Risk After Prolonged Shutdown
Mold and hazard mitigation should be a top priority ahead of reopening a previously inactive property, especially if you plan on welcoming back employees.
As Offices Evolve, Owners Look Outward
Even in densely populated locations, there are opportunities to design outdoor spaces for employees and visitors.
The Pandemic And The New Focus On Indoor Air Quality
As the pandemic enters its next phase, facility leaders are focusing on air quality to optimize their response to viral spread.
Airthings Launches View Plus Air Quality Technology
Battery-operated and Wi-Fi-enabled, View Plus includes sensors for particulate matter (PM), radon, carbon dioxide (CO2) and much more
