You want to include a major HVAC renovation in the plan for this year. How do you convince an owner to complete a retrofit that the building needs? You need to demonstrate, first, how the upgrade will improve the building and, second, how this increases the value of the building for the owner. Some managers […]
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Popular Honeywell online retailer DtiCorp.com (http://www.DtiCorp.com) is introducing the brand new Honeywell Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Core Products. Honeywell’s Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) product line continues to expand and improve. Contractors will earn a rebate of 10% on their first VFD CORE purchase during the period of March 12 – June […]
Fort Lauderdale, FL – Popular Honeywell online retailer DtiCorp.com (http://www.DtiCorp.com) is introducing the brand new Honeywell YP900A1004 combustion efficiency panel. The Honeywell Delphi YP900A Combustion Efficiency Panel is a loop-and-logic-based integrated flame safeguard control and fuel-air ratio control with O2 Trim capability for burner and boiler applications. The Delphi YP900A Combustion Efficiency Panel is a […]
The demand on maintenance and engineering managers to provide comfortable temperatures and good indoor air quality while keeping a tight grip on the budget is among their greatest challenges. On top of the energy costs, there is a maintenance cost for HVAC, boilers, chillers and cooling towers, which can stretch staff skills and time in […]
Popular Honeywell online retailer DtiCorp.com (http://www.DtiCorp.com) is introducing the brand new Honeywell C7262A1008 Carbon Dioxide and Temperature Sensor. The C7262 sensor is a stand-alone carbon dioxide (CO2) and temperature sensor for use in controlling room ventilation and temperature. These new CO2 sensors now offer on board 20K ohm temperature sensing, which reduces the number of […]
HVAC technology developments today are giving facility executives options and solutions to their HVAC system requirements that were not available in the past. Equally important, they do not have to sacrifice performance or operating costs to implement these solutions. The growing dependency on air conditioning for building occupants and equipment cooling has given rise to […]
Building owners don’t upgrade HVAC systems simply because they want the latest HVAC technologies; rather, they are looking to correct perceived shortcomings with existing systems. That means the jumping off point should be a comprehensive assessment of the existing system. A detailed survey and inspection of all major system components should assess age, condition, efficiency […]
The increase in heating costs will have a huge impact on facilities’ operations, and there’s no immediate end in sight. High prices may wane later in the winter if it’s severe. If there’s a high demand, prices may lower but not until after January 1, and more likely after the first quarter. Any FM (facility […]
Employers, whether building owners or tenants, have found that dissatisfaction with the indoor environment can lead to a host of employee problems, ranging from lost productivity – whether through lost days or just decreased effectiveness – to outright hostility toward management. At the very least, unresolved problems can foster a belief that management just doesn’t […]
Homebuilders who have been lucky enough to find a quality HVAC subcontractor and cultivate a good working relationship may have to cope with dramatic changes ahead. The key question: Can small, independent HVAC contractors survive in a world where giants are on the march? And if so, what will their role be? Some of the […]
