Economic pressures are likely to see a fall in total repairs and maintenance demand this year

Economic pressures are likely to see a fall in total repairs and maintenance demand this year

The current economic situation, with inflation coming down slower than expected and interest rates rising means that the FM market will be subject to “restricted budgets”, according to the BCIS Building Running Costs Online service five-year Facilities Management forecast. The forecast also stated that buildings in both the public and private sector need “substantial investment”,…

The CDC Ventilation Update Couldn’t Have Come Sooner: Real-Time Monitoring Is Needed Now

The CDC Ventilation Update Couldn’t Have Come Sooner: Real-Time Monitoring Is Needed Now

The recent Canadian wildfires greatly impacted air quality hundreds of miles away in major American cities, demonstrating how disasters in one country can affect the health of others. This issue also came to light in the last several years as the airborne COVID-19 virus forced people to wear masks and stay indoors, where their health…

When Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their Water Heaters?

When Should Healthcare Facilities Maintenance Their Water Heaters?

  Water heater manufacturers discuss maintenance frequency for water heaters. Maintenance is an important part of keeping any system working as it should. Water heaters are no exception to this, and any failures could cause chaos for a healthcare facility. In this manufacturer roundtable, Healthcare Facilities Today speaks with water heater manufacturers about how often…

Where and how to specify pressure-independent control valves in hydronics

Where and how to specify pressure-independent control valves in hydronics

The differential pressure regulator within the pressure independent control valve is a key component, which consists of a diaphragm, spring and the valve. Together these components work to maintain a constant flow regardless of changes in the system pressure or load. P3 is the high-pressure side and the small capillary tube connects the high-pressure side…

Sustainability Progress Is Stalled at Most Companies

Sustainability Progress Is Stalled at Most Companies

While many companies talk the talk of sustainability, claiming to be integrating environmental and societal concerns into their business models, far fewer walk the walk: Managers typically treat sustainability as someone else’s problem and relegate it to a department or even a single individual.1 On the other hand, companies that have been successful in transforming…

A Sustainable Approach to School Infrastructure Upgrades

A Sustainable Approach to School Infrastructure Upgrades

In late 2022, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) launched the Renew America’s Schools federal grant program, enacted to set aside $500 million for energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, building insulation, and renewable energy sources for K-12 schools in need. The goal is for these major investments to lead to healthier learning environments and lower energy…