How to Boost Performance & Compliance in Health Facilities Management

Posted by Connect with ODIN on Jul 1, 2021 7:37:21 PM

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Health facilities management systems are often complex and difficult to set up, navigate, or operate without the expertise of a highly trained technician. Our cloud-based ODIN software is designed to make it easy for anyone to adjust, trend, schedule, and set alarms within even the largest health facilities management systems. 

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Topics: BAS, Remote Building Controls, HVAC

COVID Relief Plan: Next Steps for School Facility Managers

Posted by Connect with ODIN on Apr 29, 2021 2:46:42 PM

When President Biden signed the American Rescue Plan on March 11, 2021, it launched a $1.9 trillion economic stimulus, including $130 billion in stimulus money for schools in the pre-K through 12th grade age group.  The intention of this new school stimulus money—called the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund—is to help schools safely reopen within 100 days and take actions to help protect students, staff, and families from COVID-19.

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Topics: BAS, HVAC

5 Tips for Facilities Managers as Schools Reopen

Posted by Connect with ODIN on Apr 29, 2021 2:43:19 PM

The American Rescue Plan, which was signed into law by President Biden in March 2021, has set a priority of reopening as many K-12 schools as possible within its 100 days. As of the writing of this article, we’re a little more than a third of the way through that timeline. Facilities managers are ramping into high gear getting many buildings that have been shut down for a year or more ready for people to resume daily occupancy. Here are a few quick tips to guide your planning process as you start laying out your school building safety and school facilities management strategies.

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Topics: BAS, Remote Building Controls, HVAC

4 Must-Have HVAC Upgrades for K-12 Schools

Posted by Connect with ODIN on Apr 28, 2021 5:56:22 PM

There’s nothing more important to a K-12 facilities manager than the safety and health of the building’s occupants.  The COVID-19 pandemic brought this into even sharper relief and now is the time to act. The U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that 54% of public school districts need to improve or replace multiple school building systems—especially HVAC upgrades. Their report estimates that 41% of districts need an update or even replacement of antiquated or inadequate HVAC systems. That adds up to 36,000 schools across the nation.

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Topics: HVAC

3 Things K-12 Facilities Managers Should Know About the $54B Stimulus

Posted by Connect with ODIN on Apr 28, 2021 5:51:43 PM

The Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act  (CRRSA) went into effect on December 27, 2020. This 5,600-page, $900B bill included $82B specifically set aside for education. Of that money, $52B will go straight to K-12 schools (about four times as much as the $13.5B allocated by the CARES Act in March of 2020). 

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Topics: BAS, HVAC

The Myths of Indoor Air Quality Control: What OSHA Requires

Posted by Connect with ODIN on Nov 20, 2020 1:11:04 PM

There are a lot of myths and misconceptions about indoor air quality (IAQ), so many that even the most experienced of building operators and HVAC technicians may find themselves scratching their heads. This is why, when it comes down to it, the only way to know what indoor air quality control is supposed to look like is to consult with the source.

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Topics: HVAC

Improve Indoor Air Quality With These 4 HVAC Management Tips

Posted by Connect with ODIN on Nov 3, 2020 9:11:00 AM

An office’s HVAC systems are predominantly responsible for the level of air quality filtered into the building. If you want to improve indoor air quality (IAQ) for your facility, start by implementing the following HVAC tips.

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Topics: Remote Building Controls, HVAC

Do You Need Better Visibility Into Your HVAC Products? ODIN Can Help.

Posted by Connect with ODIN on Oct 28, 2020 11:08:51 AM

The future of building management is all about visibility and automation. Gone are the days of meticulously monitoring and adjusting commercial HVAC systems with cumbersome, on-site tools. Instead, building managers and engineers are tapping into a wealth of HVAC products that can automatically track trends, maintain comfortable environments, and delegate tasks to the relevant parties.

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Topics: Remote Building Controls, HVAC

3 HVAC Upgrades That Can Help Keep Employees Safe in the Wake of COVID

Posted by Connect with ODIN on Sep 28, 2020 11:07:21 AM

Reopening an office space after COVID-19 is a tricky balancing act between the prioritization of safety, comfort, and productivity. Office managers want to provide their employees with a safe environment where they can comfortably get their work done, but with so much uncertainty still hanging around, doing so is easier said than done. 

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Topics: HVAC

What Should Your HVAC Maintenance Checklist Look Like?

Posted by Connect with ODIN on Aug 18, 2020 12:29:58 PM

Like any installation, your building’s HVAC systems need regular maintenance to function correctly and at peak efficiency. However, as facilities nationwide begin to reopen after closing down in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, having a thorough HVAC maintenance checklist may be more important than ever.

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Topics: HVAC

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