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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. 

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.

2020 has been an interesting year for everyone. Whether it’s employees working from home, managers adjusting to an exclusively remote workforce, or building owners suddenly faced with near-empty facilities, 2020 has required everyone to learn to adapt to a new normal.

Far too often, building management can feel like you’re being asked to juggle dozens of objects, all at once, all day long. Maybe the seventh floor’s heating isn’t working and requires you to bring in a technician to find out what’s wrong. Or maybe the lobby is consistently cold, and you can’t figure out why. 

Managing a building’s HVAC control system is like a Russian-nesting doll of responsibility, where one task leads to another, and then that task leads to another; you get the picture. So, what can you do to streamline these responsibilities and maximize the building’s HVAC performance and efficiency?

Building automation is one of the smartest and brightest additions to the world of building management. However, with any piece of technology, there’s bound to be obstacles and questions to work through. This is especially true for the HVAC service technicians who are actively working with or in the process of adopting HVAC automation controls.

At any given moment, a building’s internal systems are likely running through a variety of complex tasks and situations. Whether it’s maintaining a comfortable, cost-effective temperature across the building’s various floors and rooms or dictating what areas need lights, buildings are far from simple.

Building managers have their work cut out for them. Not only are they the linchpin of a building’s overall level of comfort, but they also have to ensure that the internal, often disparate, systems are working together as efficiently as possible. While HVAC controls can help improve your building management, it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. To truly streamline your day-to-day, you’re going to need something more. 

Managing a building involves wearing multiple hats. You’re not only responsible for the occupants’ general comfort, but also the continued maintenance and optimization of the building’s internal systems. With so many (often) disparate systems in need of management, juggling them all successfully can become a challenge. This is where  HVAC automation software can help. 

There are many incentives to implementing your building with HVAC automation capabilities. Whether it’s energy-savings, futureproofing, integration with a BAS, or creating a comfortable building environment for your occupants, HVAC automation systems can help you manage your building better than ever before.