HVAC Maintenance - Case Studies
Healthcare facilities require a substantial amount of energy to operate. In fact, the average hospital consumes approximately 250% more energy than a comparably sized commercial building, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. As hospitals face increasing financial pressure to boost revenue while cutting costs, many are turning to energy-reduction initiatives as a strategic remedy. At the heart of those efforts is often the HVAC system, which accounts for roughly one-sixth of a hospital&rs...
As part of its commitment to champion healthy indoor environments, Carrier has teamed up with the American Lung Association to support indoor air quality (IAQ) research in schools through the development of a case study on IAQ and its impact on student well-being. The American Lung Association is a national non-profit committed to improving respiratory health through education and research. Unhealthy air conditions The study highlights the correlation between IAQ, student health and academic...
With a reputation for uncompromising integrity, HDG Legacy is an experienced voice in the hospitality industry for those looking to build, own, and operate hotels. As both a respected developer and preferred management company, the Legacy team employs its core values of teamwork, communication, innovation, leadership and resourcefulness, and has an established reputation for positively impacting the hospitality sector. Currently, Legacy manages and maintains nine hotels that it owns, with its...
PSR Mechanical, a pioneering commercial HVAC service provider in Seattle, has partnered with ECM Technologies, a national pioneer in HVAC operational efficiency and energy conservation, to bring ThermaClear® to the local market. This groundbreaking HVAC treatment significantly improves system performance and extends equipment life. The first Seattle treatment took place at The Museum of Flight, the world’s largest independent, nonprofit air and space museum, housing more than 150 airc...
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a pioneering supplier of all-electric, all-climate Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, shared a customer success story on Weber State University, an energy-conscious school that uses all-climate heat pumps throughout its campus buildings. VRF solution from Mitsubishi Electric Weber is also using a ductless, water-source VRF solution from Mitsubishi Electric The Ogden, Utah-bas...
Northwell Health, New York’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, has been at the forefront of sustainability efforts and energy efficiency for years. With 23 hospitals, more than 16,600 credentialed physicians, 18,900 nurses and 5,000 volunteers, Northwell Health serves as a vital resource to New York City, Long Island, Westchester and other communities across the state. In 2018, Northwell launched an Energy Steering Committee to oversee energy use and implement initia...
In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building. Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left to deal with the arctic side effects. Vestibules, lobbies, entrance ways, and hallways are frequently populated, so it’s imperative that facilities hunker down...
"ABM played a critical role in helping us identify what we could be doing better—how we could be more efficient and sound from an infrastructure perspective." "Their expertise helped us hit the mark on sustainability, financial responsibility, and community impact," Union City, Indiana, Mayor Chad Spence. Overview In a small community where resources are finite, Union City, Indiana, faced the challenge of upgrading critical infrastructure while balancing financial, sustainability, and c...
Wren is a climate subscription service that helps individuals offset their carbon footprint through monthly contributions. Users can calculate their carbon emissions using Wren’s intuitive calculator and fund various climate projects, including refrigerant destruction. Wren emphasizes transparency by providing regular updates on the impact of contributions, including data, photos, and stories. The platform aims to make climate action simple and effective, ensuring that every dollar contri...
The Olsen Group, based in Boca Raton, Florida, is a national pioneer in HVAC energy optimization. Donald Olsen and his seasoned team of HVAC control specialists have been in business for two decades, integrating energy-saving solutions into over a thousand commercial and large-scale residential projects. In the process, the Olsen Group has become one of North America’s top suppliers of Verdant thermostats. Verdant devices leverage intelligent occupancy sensors and proprietary software to...
With 53 men on the Jacksonville Jaguars roster, practicing 5 to 6 days per week for 10 to 12 hours a day, the demand for hot water must be enormous. As the choice for the team’s practice facility’s hot water storage and water heating capabilities, we happen to have the deets. How about 1,880 gallons of storage capacity and 2,400,000 btu/hr heating the water? Miller Electric Center The Miller Electric Center is a new state-of-the-art practice facility in downtown Jacksonville...
In facilities with high volumes of foot traffic, the constant opening and closing of doors not only lets in chilly air but can cause heating problems for the entire building. Cold drafts bring the temperatures down, so while main rooms benefit from the warmth of the building’s primary heating system, many other areas are left to deal with the arctic side effects. Vestibules, lobbies, entranceways, and hallways are frequently populated, so it’s imperative that facilities hunker down...
Nearly Bergamo, Italy, there is a weather station that collects meteorological data and monitors air quality. Its operation requires professional equipment that, however, works without a permanent power supply or the presence of staff. Such conditions put the equipment and other assets at risk. In fact, the station had already suffered from several intrusion attempts and needed a security system to be put in place. Challenge Protect a remote object without a permanent power supply Like m...
When Harry Lau, Administrator for Facilities and Operations for the Livonia Public Schools, joined the district in 2013, he identified a significant need to improve the HVAC equipment throughout the entire school system. All 25 buildings, including schools and administration offices, had significant inefficiencies with their HVAC systems. The infrastructure was outdated and the horizontal unit ventilators that were in use were from the 1950s and 60s and were well beyond their life expectancy. T...
To offset the cost of tenants’ monthly electric bills and provide prospective residents with high-quality HVAC upgrades that prioritize comfort and performance, Samuels Associates, owner of the Fenway Triangle luxury apartments, sought a new, building-wide heating solution that was not only cost-effective but also added a modern touch to the building’s extravagance. QMark® MUH-Pro+ and CU900 electric heaters with SmartSeries® Plus (SSP) digital BACnet thermostats from...
Mulberry’s of Beaconsfield is a prestigious salon spa set in the stunning Chiltern Hills. It is known for its high-end bespoke treatments and faced a significant HVAC challenge during a peak summer heatwave. The compressor on the multi-split air conditioning condenser supplying numerous treatment areas failed, risking the comfort and satisfaction of their discerning clients. SFE Services, a Buckinghamshire-based HVAC service provider, stepped in to offer an efficient and time-critical rep...
To adequately heat the 111 Murray Street residential skyscraper in New York, the owner sought an effective way to maintain the aesthetic of the mostly glass building without being obtrusive to its design. Custom convection style heaters, mounted in the building’s millwork by Faber Industrial Technologies, proved to be the game-changing resolution. “Convection heaters provide warmth and heat to a specific area or room by circulating air and heating it using a highly efficient electri...
Kepier School's phased transition to low-carbon CIAT heating technologies has delivered generous energy savings within a year of installation. CIAT worked with partners to initiate the school’s journey to net zero in 2022, returning to measure performance and optimize the system. CIAT is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a global pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. New high-efficiency heat emitters CIAT worked with BREng Hull Ltd, AA Projects, Quora Group, and Cool...
Sophisticated temperature control using Fujitsu General Air Conditioning UK technology is delivering the best possible growing conditions for a vertical farming enterprise in Northamptonshire. Vertical farming involves growing food indoors on multiple levels, in vertically stacked layers, using UV lighting. With arable space increasingly coming under pressure from urbanization, the technique aims to provide an efficient and sustainable source of food into the future. energy and resource-...
When the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority opens its upgraded desalination plant on Stock Island, Danfoss high-pressure pumps and energy recovery devices will radically improve the energy efficiency of a SWRO plant that plays a central role in the Florida Keys water supply strategy. The Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority (FKAA) supplies 20 million gallons of potable water per day (75.7k m3/d) to its nearly 80,000 customers in the Florida Keys. While most of the water is n...
Convoy of Hope is an international nonprofit based in Springfield, Missouri. Founded in 1994 by Hal Donaldson, the humanitarian organization strives to feed the world and end intergenerational poverty. Programs include training and equipping local farmers to create food security, feeding more than 533,000 children every school day worldwide, U.S. and international disaster response, and empowering women as entrepreneurs and in the workforce. Since its founding, Convoy of Hope has served mo...
Water and energy efficiency company Cenergist has been appointed by Ashford Borough Council to provide a nutrient neutrality solution for a new 1,000 home development using its patented Control Flow technologies. The site is within a nutrient-sensitive area that requires any new development to mitigate against increased localized waterway pollution. Cenergist’s patented Control Flow products are pressure-independent flow controllers that provide long-term reductions i...
With nearly nine out of ten new school sites above the World Health Organization (WHO) targets on major air pollutants, Elta is urging decision makers for schools’ building services to address the problem through a ‘three-step’ process to ventilation specification and maintenance. The callout follows a study led by researchers from Evelina London Children’s Hospital and King’s College London (KCL). Following their analysis of 147 new school locations around En...
Birmingham-based Armac Martin, a pioneer in design-led luxury brass hardware and accessories, relies heavily on compressed air for its CNC machining requirements. However, the company’s existing system was constantly operating at full capacity, pioneering to unnecessary energy expenditure. By collaborating with FPS Compressors and its preferred local distributor Compressed Air Systems UK - Birmingham, Armac Martin adopted a new system capable of variable compressed air supply. The projec...
Honeywell announced that Hisense, a global consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer, will incorporate Honeywell's energy-efficient Solstice low-global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant into its residential air conditioning units. Hisense units will use Honeywell Solstice® 454B, a low-GWP refrigerant acknowledged for its outstanding performance in both cooling and heating. Hisense’s decision to integrate Honeywell’s Solstice refrigerant is in line with glo...
A new £37 million residential development in Sheffield, United Kingdom (UK) is benefiting from sustainable and efficient heating, courtesy of Taconova’s market-renowned Heat Interface Units (HIUs). The Ironworks Situated on Scotland Street, the Ironworks has been developed by Rise Homes and brings much-needed quality rented accommodation to Sheffield. Building work began in January 2021 on the site of the former Queens Hotel, and in September 2023, Rise Homes and Taconova were joi...
Shadow Industrial, the UK’s pioneering shortwave infrared heating specialist, recently helped St. Helen’s Chapel, in Colchester, Essex, specify and install a low-carbon heating system, keeping the congregation warm and costs down. Installing 14 of its powerful ceiling-hung and wall-mounted heaters and 16 controllers from scratch, the new system has given visitors a warm, comfortable and sustainable place to worship, whatever the weather. Futureproofing sensitively Reducing energy...
West Branch Local School District in Beloit, Ohio, USA, will be implementing a multi-phase, energy-saving infrastructure upgrade of their student learning environment. Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has collaborated with the district to develop and implement each of the energy savings measures. The district is undertaking a major infrastructure upgrade in three of its buildings; West Branch High School, West Branch Middle School, and Damascus Elementary. New upgr...
Cornish MP, Cherilyn Mackrory, was on hand to see how Truro-based Ground Source Heat Pump manufacturer and contractor, The Kensa Group, is deploying Networked Heat Pumps to provide 140 new homes in Quintrell Downs, Newquay, with low-cost, energy-efficient heating. The Member of Parliament for Truro and Falmouth joined Kensa CEO, Tamsin Lishman, for a close-up tour and demonstration of the renewable heating system being installed, which will save residents hundreds of pounds in annual heati...
Musanadah Facilities Management, a full-service facilities management provider based in Saudi Arabia announced its partnership with Facilio to deploy the property operations firm’s Connected CaFM platform across its multi-site client portfolio. cloud platform Musanadah will use the cloud platform to customize and streamline complex workflows to ensure a seamless workforce experience and gain a single-pane glass view of its entire portfolio operations. The collaboration signifies M...
