Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Where Facility Professionals and FMs will find the latest news related to commercial HVAC systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.



IoT-enabled smart sensors

Smart Sensors Bring Breath Of Fresh Air To IAQ Management Solutions

IoT-enabled smart sensors offer a low cost, easy to deploy solution to facilities looking to improve air quality management.
Eiffel Tower

Eiffel Tower Cooling Features Honeywell Low-GWP Refrigerant

The installation, which uses Honeywell's Solstice® ze (R-1234ze) refrigerant, provides the tower's west pillar with an energy efficient and cost-effective solution.
VRF

Fujitsu General Introduces VRF Hardware Platform

The Airstage Integration Manager™, optimized for the Niagara Framework by Tridium Inc., functions with legacy systems and is also scalable for future needs.
HVAC & Indoor Air Quality

Focus On: HVAC & Indoor Air Quality

From heat pumps to air purifiers, IAQ monitors to filters, this assortment of eight HVAC & Indoor Air Quality products can help keep your facility's occupants comfortable and safe.
air conditioning

The Future Of Cooling

Demand for air conditioning is rising. Facility operators will play a significant role in meeting the need.
circular economy

Restore To Extend Equipment Life

With indoor air quality a top concern in facilities, a circular economy approach gives existing HVAC equipment new life.
December 2021 Issue

Facility Executive: December 2021 Issue

The December 2021 issue focuses on HVAC systems, including IAQ, cooling, and equipment. Plus safety, sustainability, and FM Solutions 2022.
Weather

Hyperlocal Weather Insights To Improve Energy Efficiency

A key to meeting increased energy demand and improved carbon neutrality is using precise, real-time local weather data and modeling to optimize energy networks.
Energy Bill

Budderfly Provides Smaller, Simpler Energy Bill

Budderfly upgraded $11,000 worth of lighting fixtures for the Winchester Rescue Mission, with an estimated saving of 25,428 kWh, or approximately $2,288 annually. As part of their energy management service, the company assumes full responsibility for paying the energy bill and shares the saving results with the Mission.
RTUs

Swarm IQ™ Fault Detection Tool for RTUs

Swarm IQ allows Encycle Swarm Logic energy management technology subscribers to have access to automated fault detection of HVAC rooftop units (RTUs) across their entire building and enterprise-wide portfolios.
cooling

EPA To Assist Schools With Cleaner Air, Cooling Center Services

Schools in four communities in the western U.S. will receive technical assistance through a new demonstration program, Schools as Community Cleaner Air and Cooling Centers.

[VIDEO] Strategic Capital Planning on Gordian Cloud

Create an actionable and sustainable facilities capital plan that clearly communicates project rationale. Learn more.
Water-Based Duct Sealant

Red Devil Water-Based Duct Sealant Line

Water-based duct sealant lines offers adhesion for metal and flexible ducts, vents, air conditioners, and other interior and exterior HVAC appliances.
Impact Report

Mesa’s Impact Report Quantifies Energy Savings

Mesa’s Impact Report makes understanding energy savings in a space easier through quantifiable metrics, while also supporting ESG (environmental, social, and governance reporting).
Energy Management

AI-enhanced Energy Management Tech

AI-enhanced energy management technology integrates with building controls to reduce HVAC-related electric costs by up to 20%.
Variable Speed HVAC

Low Occupancy? Look At Variable Speed HVAC

Coupled with the need to increase outdoor air into the building, lower occupancies may present a challenge to facilities teams.
chiller maintenance

Four Chiller Maintenance Steps To Reduce Expenses, Increase Efficiency

A chiller maintenance plan or checklist is an ideal way to proactively stay on track and ensure your equipment is operating efficiently.
October 2021 Issue

Facility Executive: October 2021 Issue

The October 2021 issue looks at maintenance data, variable speed HVAC, green cleaning, net zero energy facilities, renewed furnishings, remote inspections, and more.
IAQ Schools Indoor Air Quality

The ABCs Of Indoor Air Quality In Schools

According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 50 percent of U.S. school buildings reported having issues with IAQ.
healthcare facility managers

Healthcare Facility Managers Prioritize IAQ, Life Safety Systems

Honeywell survey reveals remote management, predictive maintenance are key to streamlining operations and improving facility management.
Workforce Shortages Webinar

Did You Miss Our Effective Strategies To Stay Ahead Of Workforce Shortages Webinar?

View this free video webinar and learn the top 5 strategies that facility maintenance pros are implementing to overcome workforce shortages.
Webinar, Facility Capital Improvements

View This Free Video Webinar: Maximizing Value For Facility Master Planning

A panel of Facility Management leaders discuss long-term planning challenges and answer questions about maximizing the value of conducting a Facility Condition Assessments (FCA).

[VIDEO] Collect Asset Data at the Speed of Walking a Building

AI powered data collection with AkitaBox Capture. Take a picture of the asset nameplate, touch the floor plan to locate the asset and move to the next asset. Save up to 90% of your time in the field with AkitaBox Capture AI.