HVAC

By re-evaluating current pump systems and implementing more energy-efficient solutions, companies can generate long-term savings without sacrificing reliability.

The ASHRAE Epidemic Task Force has developed guidance on mitigating potential health risks during reopening of buildings closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

KONOse is an Energy Star certified smart thermostat designed to address the senior care market with increased visibility, focused ease of use, and adjustment assurance.

For facility management, here’s the 4-1-1 on MERV ratings and supplemental filtration strategies.

Ice Air recently earned AHRI certification for their Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) products.

Although there are still unknowns, here are ways air filtration may help clear the air in facilities.

Could robust government support for the energy efficiency sector protect jobs, strengthen the U.S. economy, and improve energy infrastructure? NAESCO's Executive Director discusses the potential opportunities.

In response to COVID-19, you may have closed your buildings quickly. Did you properly decommission your building and its systems?

The April 2020 issue features HVAC and COVID-19, anti-drone technology, lighting trends, and more. Plus, our annual Readers' Choice Awards.

As businesses embrace the new remote norm during the COVID-19 crisis, what happens to the buildings they leave behind, and those responsible for running those buildings?

The task force will address the challenges of the current COVID-19 pandemic as it relates to the effects of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems on disease transmission.

The company first responded to the developing crisis in Wuhan, China where its local personnel worked to fulfill the urgent need for new hospitals.

The Belimo Americas Retrofit App is a global application tool that offers a full range of air, water, and sensor products, providing users with fast HVAC replacement solutions.

In this annual survey from Facility Executive magazine, readers cast their votes for product and service suppliers preferred during 2019.

In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the HVACR industry has requested "essential business" status for its technicians and engineers.

Warehouses have been proliferating across the U.S., and sites in less-developed areas without natural gas infrastructure presents a challenge to heat and fuel these facilities.

Engineered plastic cooling towers outlast metal designs, and can be constructed of unique antimicrobial resins which guard against Legionnaires and other health hazards

Honeywell Forge Energy Optimization enables buildings to operate autonomously, proactively making adjustments that provide more comfort for the people inside and drastically cutting energy consumption.

ASHRAE has released information to help address coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) as it relates to heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.

Technology tools work to identify gas and water leakage before an event occurs.

At an outpatient facility, trial implementation of phase change material showcases latent heat storage that improves occupant comfort.

Ten years in the making, a modern headquarters facility for a Breese, IL construction firm takes shape.

Lochinvar, a manufacturer of energy efficient water heating solutions, launched the Micro CHP XRGI25 cogeneration system. Jeff Vallett, market segment manager, provides details on how facility managers can utilize the technology.

The company's North American “Game On” Roadshow will travel to more than 25 states in 2020, featuring its comprehensive rooftop unit portfolio.

The O3 Sensor Hub 2.0 replaces the conventional thermostat with an all-encompassing hub that creates a more comfortable space for occupants, while also providing easy accessibility and management for building owners.

A study from Condair shows raising air humidity by humidification reduces the risk of virus spread in hospitals and other buildings at low-cost and without causing negative effects.

The company's process utilizes a probiotic technology to clean HVAC coils at a microscopic level.

As in most industries, the real impact comes with scale. In the case of energy efficiency, achieving scale across real estate assets drives significant and faster returns to the bottom line.

The new Solstice® E-Cooling heat transfer agents from Honeywell cool data centers and other electronic applications with greater efficiency and reduced environmental impact.

The HVACScan platform from BuildingReports provides verifiable proof of HVAC compliance. A talk with Jason Kronz, President and CTO, elaborates on the company’s innovations as well as industry trends.

Hartford Steam Boiler (HSB), Armstrong International, and Miura recently formed an Alliance to solve three major challenges facing steam users today: capital funding, declining workforce expertise, and subpar system efficiencies.

Hunter Industrial has introduced three new controllers for each of its high-volume, low-speed fan lines—named the 350 Series, 430 Series, and 700 Series.

The NSF-funded project will help researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute study how factors such as classroom temperature, ventilation, and lighting impact students.

MetalWorks Airtite radiant ceiling systems provide sustainable heating and cooling with minimal air ventilation requirements.

Parasense Refrigerant Tracking software is designed for facility managers and compliance officers who support multi-site organizations like supermarkets, food processing plants, cold storage warehouses, hospitals, universities, or K-12 schools.

In a study commissioned by Xylem Inc. that evaluated HVAC systems in a number of South Carolina school buildings, hydronic systems outperformed all other systems, including VRF, in terms of lower energy use, cost, and life expectancy, by as much as 24%.

Today, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) published the first new national appliance efficiency standards since 2017.

SOLUTIONS 2020 takes a look at these facility management products designed to advance your operations & maintenance in the coming year.

Research into New York City’s geology has produced a geothermal ground source screening tool to assess sites for this energy resource.

In an evolving landscape, smart buildings dynamically respond to the immediate and future needs of facility management and occupants.