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Apr

16

2024

Benefit the Planet and Save Money with AI-Enabled HVAC Analytics

As businesses and buildings move toward sustainability, the intersection of technology and environmental consciousness has increased the pace of performance of AI-enabled HVAC analytics tools. The marriage of artificial intelligence (AI) with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems...

HVAC  

Nov

02

2023

Get Ahead of Potential Problems with Our Winter Checklist

Winter is fast approaching, and freezing weather can catch building crews by surprise, even across the sunny Southwest. Don’t let an overnight cold snap put a strain on your building’s operations.

Mar

20

2023

When and How to Change Out Your Small HVAC Units

Small HVAC unit changeouts can be stressful because you never really know when they’re coming. Without proper planning, they can break your budget and put your building out of commission for longer than you want.

Blog   Service   HVAC  

Feb

14

2023

It’s Important to Take Care of Your Underutilized Buildings – Here’s How

Hybrid work schedules and shifting higher education or warehouse demands can leave some buildings or specific floors underutilized or unoccupied. When buildings are left unmonitored, the risk for damage to the building and its HVAC, plumbing and electrical systems increases.

Jan

09

2023

Are You Ready for the Coming Change in HVAC Refrigerant Requirements?

The American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020, administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is designed to reduce the production and consumption of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) by 85 percent by 2036. As part of these regulations, the refrigerants used in new commercial and...

Jan

17

2022

Save on Building Costs in the New Year with Our Winter Checklist

In the Southwest, we all know that a mild start to the winter season doesn't necessarily mean smooth sailing for building operations all year. Just say "February 2021" and building managers will likely share a few unanticipated challenges!As your trusted adviser for mechanical Service and...

Jun

15

2020

Building readiness: How to implement the CDC's new HVAC/plumbing guidelines

Many Texans and Arizonans will return to the office in the coming weeks, but their workspaces may not look the same as they did before COVID-19 hit in February. Offices will be redesigned, some employees may work from home full-time, and the gears that keep the building running will have to adapt...

May

15

2020

The Importance of Indoor Air Quality in times of COVID-19

As we continue to envision what the "new normal" will look like in the coming weeks, it is imperative to consider the impact that indoor air quality (IAQ) has on occupant health. According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) "Transmission of...

Media   Blog   COVID19   Service   Facilities   HVAC   IAQ  

May

05

2020

Maintaining Your Healthcare Facility During COVID-19

Hospitals are bracing for the next wave of patients, maintenance is working overtime and leaders are trying to stay ahead of the curve. Healthcare facilities are currently preparing for unprecedented amounts of influx- and now is the time to make sure your critical systems are up to par.

Mar

31

2020

Integrated Facilities Management & the Hidden Upside of Downtime

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep the nation, more school campuses are resorting to alternative learning methods outside the classroom. Taking careful measures to defend against potential exposure has prompted an unprecedented amount of downtime within educational facilities.