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One of the biggest challenges in building maintenance compliance is, frankly, keeping up. All those hours spent creating the perfect maintenance plan count for nothing when legislation and regulations change yet again. This is why the SFG20, the industry standard for building maintenance specification, was first created by the Building Engineering Services Association (BESA) in…

Energy use is a significant percentage of an airport’s operating costs—as much as 10-15% of these facilities’ entire operating budget. Upgrading to LED luminaires greatly reduces airports’ energy consumption because, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, they use up to 75% less energy than traditional luminaires. LED luminaires also reduce maintenance costs because they…

IT cyber security and networking company, OryxAlign, has released a new guide, tailored for construction professionals, facilities managers and commercial real estate managers, to help them navigate the complexities of green certifications, offering insights into creating sustainable, healthy and secure building environments. The Green Buildings Guide, 2024: Achieving Green, Healthy & Cyber Secure Buildings highlights how…

Facilities are at an inflection point as more facility managers look for ways to make their buildings more sustainable. Energy efficiency is an important factor as owners think about how to squeeze more value out of their buildings. Green financing programs offer the chance to install green technology, like solar panels, co-generation, efficient HVAC systems…

After a year of occupancy gains and buoyant earnings, the hotel sector is projected to experience more modest, but continued growth in 2024. Nationally, CoStar analytics reports an 18 per cent year-over-year jump in revenue per available room (RevPAR) over the course of 2023, while the average daily rate (ADR) for the fourth quarter was…

Unfiltered harmonics can be the primary cause of asset failure. You meet IEEE 519 harmonic levels in your plant, at least at the point of common connection with the facility. Sure, there is about 2% THD (total harmonic distortion) in 3rd, 5th, and 7th, and even some harmonics below 1%, in voltage. While current harmonics…