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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.

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.

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.

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.