October is National Women’s Small Business Month, a time to recognize the women who are building businesses, leading teams, creating opportunities, and contributing to their communities and industries. Women-owned businesses play an important role in local economies, creating jobs, supporting other organizations and businesses, and bringing new perspectives and ideas to the marketplace. The month … Read more
Trash and linen chute systems are among the most overlooked pieces of building infrastructure. While facility managers often prioritize visible capital improvements such as HVAC equipment, elevators, patient care areas, guest spaces, and technology upgrades, an aging chute system can have a significant impact on operational efficiency, maintenance costs, and safety. Whether it’s a hospital, … Read more
Many parts of a commercial HVAC system get attention when something goes wrong, such as rooftop units, fans, boilers, and controls. But two components that are often overlooked are dampers and louvers. Dampers and louvers might not get as much attention as larger HVAC equipment, but they have a direct impact on how a building … Read more
Commercial HVAC systems are built to move a large amount of air through a building every day. In many older buildings, that airflow is handled by one or two very large fans in an air-handling unit (AHU). As commercial HVAC systems age, building owners and facility managers often start looking for ways to improve reliability … Read more