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Commercial building and facilities management resources for corporate facility executives, building operators and facility managers in all industry and service sectors. Trane articles below.
2019 Facility Executive Readers’ Choice Awards
In this annual survey of Facility Executive readers, votes were cast for product and service suppliers preferred during 2018.
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.
Trane Presents Energy Efficiency Leader Award To MA School District
The Dighton-Rehoboth Regional School District (DRRSD) in Massachusetts is improving facility conditions through a multi-year energy conservation program with Trane.
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC Formed, Providing Ductless And VRF
The joint venture of Ingersoll Rand and Mitsubishi Electric now provides ductless and VRF systems in the U.S. and select countries in Latin America.
Trane New, Connected IntelliPak System
This next generation rooftop HVAC system connects with Trane's Symbio 800 for improved control throughout the unit's life cycle.
BOMA Elects 2017-19 Executive Committee
Serving two-year terms, six new members will collaborate in developing the strategic direction and policies for the Building Owners and Managers Association International.
Series R RTWD Water-Cooled Chiller From Trane
The Series R® RTWD water-cooled chiller for commercial and industrial buildings is now available for customers in North America and the Middle East who are seeking systems with lower global warming potential.
Building Envelope: Energy Use And IAQ
Building envelope improvements often rank at or near the top of the facility team’s to-do list, since they generally provide an attractive return on investment.
Renting HVAC And Power Equipment
Whether a resident backup system or on-call emergency plan, these temporary tools should be deployed quickly.
Benefits Of Integrating Lighting And HVAC Controls
As building automation systems continue to evolve, facility managers can use these systems' capabilities to integrate lighting and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
New Product Flash: Optimus Chiller from Trane
This line of water-cooled chillers has been enhanced with the Trane Adaptive Frequency Drive, which adjusts motor speed based on demand.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Foundation Rooftop Units from Trane
These redesigned rooftop HVAC units feature a dual footprint that means they can directly replace up to two-thirds of existing units without requiring adapter curbs.
The HVAC Factor: Spiral Round Ductwork
As an alternative to rectangular ducting, this approach is a more efficient delivery system when conditions are suitable. From the August 2013 issue.
Building Automation Trends: Building Automation Evolution
Myriad levels of interaction characterize the next generation of facility controls. From the June 2013 issue.
NEW PRODUCT FLASH: Integrated Lighting and HVAC Control by GE Lighting and Trane
GE's LightSweep can now be integrated into the Trane Tracer building automation system, providing facility managers increased control strategies across lighting and HVAC systems.
Thirty-Four Years, 128 Patents
Trane engineers' accomplishments have been recognized with a new wall display.
NEW SERVICE SPOTLIGHT: Environment of Care (EoC) From Trane
Through this service, Trane works with healthcare facility managers to identify conditions in their physical facilities that are taking away from the effectiveness of patient care.
FM Issue: Life Cycle Cost Analysis: An Asset Management Strategy
Facility professionals would do well to continue managing their buildings with an eye toward ensuring they are leveraging every aspect in a manner that contributes to the business.
Tips for Mitigating Influenza in Commercial Buildings
With cold and flu season upon us, spending time reviewing your HVAC system, its major components, and air and water distribution is time well spent to help mitigate the spread of type A (H1N1) and other types of Influenza.
FM Issue: Effectively Resolving Construction Related Disputes
To encourage a successful outcome, teams should ensure that a construction project contractor exercises best practices.
FM Issue: Survival Of The Fittest Building
It is possible for facility managers to drive value in any economy through energy efficiency efforts in their buildings.
Professional Development: Design-Build
Guest Contributor Warren Michelsen explains how this project delivery method benefits from the power of one and the expertise of many.
Professional Development: In The Good Old Summertime
Contributor Larry Wash explains, as temps climb, fms can ensure high performance and lower energy bills.
Professional Development: Tackling Systems Performance
Contributor Bob Vorwald illustrates how facilities can reduce costs and increase efficiencies through recommissioning. From the January 2007 issue.
