| Maintaining your HVAC systems not only protects the equipment – it also protects the people in your building from discomfort and IAQ concerns, and protects you from a lawsuit. There are many ways to make sure that indoor air is kept at appropriate levels. In addition to keeping IAQ in check, routine maintenance can also lower utility costs and reduce equipment-replacement costs. Check out these tips from a variety of sources about HVAC maintenance and preservation. Read the full article » |
Grubb & Ellis Co., a leading real estate services and investment firm, released its Logistics Market Trends report for the second quarter of 2009, which revealed that vacancy rates for the logistics sector increased for the ninth consecutive quarter.
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LAUSD Launches Utility Savings Sharing Program
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) has rolled out its Utility Savings Sharing Program (USSP) with the start of the 2009-10 school year, which allows the school sites to receive a portion of the savings generated by their conservation efforts.
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The IFMA Foundation announced that the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) will be offering a new minor in Facility Management beginning in 2010 as part of its Real Estate Finance and Development program in the UTSA College of Business.
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One of the easiest, most cost-effective green things you can do for your building’s energy efficiency is to have your HVAC system’s condenser and evaporator coils inspected yearly and cleaned as necessary.
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There's not one HVAC system that will do the job for every facility. As technology develops, green becomes status quo, and people demand healthier, more comfortable places to live, work, and play, you may want to investigate other HVAC options.
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A reduction in operating costs. A decline in wear and tear on equipment. Longer equipment life. A better working environment. Does this sound like your wish list? If so, here’s a good way to actually achieve these aspirations: conduct an HVAC audit.
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5 Steps for Smooth Tenant Relations
CO2 Monitoring Advances Quality and Energy Efficiency
How the Federal Stimulus Package Can Help Your Building
Sustainable Workplace Design Creates Innovation Opportunities
Training to Prevent Building Liabilities
Green Roofs and the Urban Heat Island Effect
Avoid Project Failure in a Weak Economy
Going Green in a Down Economy
Lighting Control for Existing Buildings
A Closer Look at Green Retail Facilities
| August 31, 2009 |
