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Current technology and equipment solutions are primed to play a role in the post-pandemic new normal, allowing employers to expand collaboration and efficiency while enabling interaction in workspaces and other environments safely. Social distancing aids efforts to keep members of the workforce and consumers safe during the elongated period of recovery from the COVID-19 disruption. […]

The Voice of B2B Daniel Litwin was recently joined by Atmos Air VP, Operations Tony Abate remotely in the MarketScale home studio to discuss air filtration’s role in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and promoting healthier air. In particular, Abate said proper maintenance and filtration in both commercial and residential HVAC systems is […]

The world is currently facing a probable epidemic related to the coronavirus. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), coronavirus (COVID-19) spreads just as other viruses do from person-to-person, mostly through respiratory droplets that occur when an infected individual sneezes or coughs. The world is on hyper-alert for ways to mitigate its spread, and […]

With spring comes a welcome change in temperatures and a feeling of rebirth, as shrubs, trees and more sprout beautiful green leaves and multihued flowers. And pollen. Lots of pollen. For some of us, it’s a season of coughing, sneezing, itchy eyes and a nose that just won’t stop flowing. Ugh! Springtime allergies affect millions […]

Hosts Greg Crumpton and Tyler Kern are back for another episode of “Straight Outta Crumpton,” your source for insights on the relationships and people that drive the HVAC and mechanical industry and beyond. On this episode, the duo is joined by gardin, LLC. founder and CEO Adi Avin. Avin’s gardin is an interior plant […]

Greg Crumpton, people promoter, dot connector, technology enthusiast, Kaizen Practitioner and VP of Critical Facilities and Technology at Service Logic, joins Tyler Kern of MarketScale for a preview episode outlining what’s to come in a new podcast show entitled “Straight Outta Crumpton”. “Over the last year or so, we’ve done several podcasts with the […]

We all live in separate environments every day. There’s the air outside our homes. Then, there is the air inside our homes. On this episode of the AirIQ Podcast, Tim Begoske, Midwest Regional Manager for Field Controls, sat down with Sean Heath to discuss the need to pay close attention to the air we […]

HVAC systems work tirelessly to heat, cool, and clean the air we breathe. But too often, critical components fail to receive regular maintenance, and the consequences are costly. Over time, condenser, evaporator, and air handler coils accumulate dirt, grease, and bacteria from the air and environment. Without proper cleaning, this buildup compromises efficiency and […]

Sam Reed authored this article. Reed is a content writer at PTAC4Less, an online retailer selling packaged terminal air conditioner units (PTAC units) since 2003. Mold is a naturally occurring organism that can be found anywhere, but it can cause a handful of problems if it is present in the workplace. Many people are allergic to mold, […]

Every day, new products are transported around the world on flatbed trucks, railways, and ships. They pass through a constantly-changing environment of both environmental and scenic materials. But according to Matt Peat, U.S. Director for Transhield, the majority of manufacturers don’t protect their cargo from those factors, and that can be costly. “Most manufacturing […]

In the business world, there are a few phrases that are mainly used out of habit, without really considering the root meaning of the words being put together. On this episode of Conversations from The EDGE by Service Logic, Elizabeth Barber, Service Manager for Service Logic, had a thoughtful conversation with host Sean Heath […]

On this month’s episode of Conversations From The EDGE podcast, with Service Logic, host Scott Sidway sat down with Service Logic’s Tony Ponzo to discuss the twists and turns of his successful career path, including an unexpected injury that changed his trajectory. Ponzo is Chief Operating Officer of Charlotte, North Carolina-based Service Logic, the […]

What You Need to Get Started With 3D Modeling and Design Whether you’re looking at 3D modeling as a new hobby, you’ve discovered its potential value and want to add the process to your business workflow, or you’re just trying to learn a new skill, there are a few things you’ll need before getting started. […]

A construction project is one of the most meticulously planned efforts you’ll ever see in business, but despite the best-laid plans, something you can’t plan for is variable weather conditions. Hot, cold, or damp — those conditions make construction challenging for workers on-site, can cause delays, and create problematic condensation and high humidity in […]

Enhancing indoor air quality and minimizing heating costs, both heat recovery ventilators (HRVs) and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) utilize fans to maintain balanced airflow in a space, while exhausting and recovering energy from stale indoor air. So, what is the difference between an HRV vs. an ERV? An HRV transfers heat An ERV transfers both […]

Protecting the health and safety of both patients and staff is a primary concern for hospitals. As such, there’s been an emphasis on preventing healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in recent years. HAIs cost the U.S. healthcare system an estimated $9.8 billion each year. But when a healthcare facility is undergoing construction—from a new wing to structural […]

Energy efficiency has, understandably, become a priority for both builders and homeowners, influencing element-resistant, impermeable construction. As homes become more airtight, proper ventilation becomes a necessity, otherwise the air quality suffers, resulting in stale air. In many areas of the country, code drives ventilation requirements. ERV ventilation solutions offer balance, humidity control and comfort. Enhancing […]

Great customer service is about delivering in a timely manner with the least amount of roadblocks possible. But is service also a soft skill? “You bet,” said Greg Crumpton, vice president of critical facilities at Service Logic. On this episode of Conversations from The EDGE with Service Logic, host Sean Heath discussed the role […]

Running a small HVAC business is difficult, relying on a single owner to maintain all aspects of the business. In this new episode of Conversations from The EDGE with Service Logic, host Sean Heath sat down with Tim Riedel, president of Service Logic, to discuss how the nationwide HVAC company approaches acquisitions and help […]

The US student loan debt hovers at $902 billion. Meanwhile, Millennials and Gen Z’ers are unable to find jobs with their four-year degrees. Their debt continues to mount as they work any job to cover the bills. But this common tail doesn’t have to be the norm. Skills tradesmen and craftsmen jobs are out […]

A sweltering summer means it’s a busy time for Bobby Marcus, vice president of controls division for Engineered Cooling Services, a division of Service Logic. On this episode of Conversations from The EDGE with Service Logic, Marcus shared his perspective on the challenges of integrating modern HVAC systems and controls. The Internet of Things […]

Whether it’s in the heat of July, or the chill of January, residential and commercial heating and cooling systems are necessary assets to the operation of our daily lives. On this episode of AirIQ, we dove into how to make HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning) systems more efficient, environmentally friendly, and fool-proof with John […]

VentCool whole house fans consume 90% less energy than traditional HVAC mechanical cooling. VentCool whole house fans or attics fans depending on what part of the country you live in are ultra-quiet and cool the entire home naturally by replacing hot indoor air with cool indoor air.Its a process called thermal mass cooling. VentCool circulates […]

The road to the Final Four is paved in maple, and so are the majority of gymnasiums at every level of competition across North America. However, when a once beautiful hardwood gym floor begins to show defects, changes in wood moisture are likely the culprit. Small changes in each board can have a large impact […]

The American Wind Energy Association’s 2019 Windpower Conference kicked off Monday at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. The conference runs May 20-23 and brings together industry leaders from the wind and energy sectors. As the wind sector has progressed, logistical problems have arisen in transporting the oversized wind energy equipment from […]

Owners, investors and landlords wishing to scale their investments rely on building management firms to look after their resources. Currently, there are roughly 7.6 billion people in the world. By 2050, the United Nations predicts that there will be a population of 9.8 billion worldwide. Such a large number of inhabitants requires a significant amount […]

(Kinston, NC)—Understanding the compelling science behind ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI), a clever inventor realized that UVs could also be a powerful tool in improving indoor air quality for residential and commercial HVAC systems. UV Lamps Can Eliminate Microbes in HVAC Systems UV lights work surprisingly well in the elimination of fungi, bacteria, germs, viruses, and […]

Residential air quality affects more than your family’s health; it costs time, money, and resources. On this episode of AirIQ brought to you by Field Controls, host Tyler Kern sits down with Ed Reynolds, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Field Controls, to discuss concerning facts about indoor air quality. Indoor air quality […]

Tired of battling the same roof issues on your schools with traditional industry solutions? A solution for school districts wanting guaranteed performance from their roofs within a tight budget: Recently, elementary students in the Midwest, found themselves without a school when one of their elementary schools was shut down due to storms that resulted in […]

Protecting HVAC equipment from the elements is a challenge, particularly when it comes to transporting big-ticket equipment and ensuring it arrives in perfect condition. Customers pay a high price for these units and expect them to arrive in pristine, factory-fresh condition. However, while in storage or in transit, there are a number of elements that […]

(Kinston, NC)—Field Controls develops and manufactures products that control, move, and improve the quality of air. One of our most effective products is our FlexFilter™ media air filter. Each manufacturer has their own unique air filters configurations, which makes it difficult for HVAC service companies to keep the right filters in stock. That’s why Field […]

Technology is evolving and opening the world to places we couldn’t previously experience. On this front, Dallas Love Field is employing a new app to help visually impaired travelers experience their facilities in a new way. On today’s podcast, we talk to Chris Perry, Communications Manager for the Department of Aviation at Dallas Love […]

In a recent webinar, James Eaves, an agricultural economist, data scientist, and professor at the Université Laval in Quebec, revealed the results of a comparative study of LED and HPS lighting systems for growing cannabis indoors. Professor Eaves’ study demonstrated that LEDs provide growers with a number of benefits. Specifically, LEDs save energy, offer a […]

It’s been hard to avoid advertisements for products involved with “smart homes” as of late. Although the idea of a smart-home seems like something of a high-cost technological home renovation, many people already own devices that drive home automation. Take the Google Home or Amazon Echo—these popular smart speakers utilize IoT technology to communicate with […]

Today’s episode of the Building Management show makes you put your thinking caps on, as well as your safety ones. We dive into facility challenges at Amazon’s newest headquarters, the American future of green roofs, and best practices for renewable energy management. ON THE BEAT: IS AMAZON’S HQ2 PREPPED FOR COASTAL FLOODING? We recently […]

Greg Crumpton was born in 1964, the last year classified as the “Baby Boomer” generation. Not only was he born into this generation, but his vertical is defined by it; working in the skilled trade industry, Crumpton is seeing a massive wave of retirement from the Baby Boomers. In the next 13 years, 47 […]

Mold can be a dangerous threat when it grows undetected and untreated. When mold develops in certain settings, many people can be exposed to its harmful effects. In an educational environment, mold can be a hidden hazard that can significantly impact students and staff, especially those with allergies or respiratory issues. Mold requires oxygen, water, […]

Restaurants have long been a shared social experience, with the table acting as a central core that people gather around to enjoy a meal together and connect both visually and verbally. However, today, more and more restaurants are implementing minimalist design into their establishments, favoring sparse, contemporary décor and high, open ceilings, while eschewing the […]

Energy-saving applications are constantly evolving and expanding. In order for businesses to stay on top of new energy regulations and their competition, leveraging new technologies has to be incorporated into any energy plan. New applications derived from new and existing technologies are helping businesses focus their energy saving efforts and produce tangible quantitative impacts to […]

Unexpected changes in temperature, humidity, and foreign particles in the air can wreak havoc on construction, manufacturing, and logistics operations. These changes in the working environment can result in costly process delays or even halt a project altogether. Fortunately, companies can avoid these consequences by taking a proactive approach to climate control. Polygon knows that […]

Across the country, mold infestations are resulting in school closures. Heat and moisture are common attributors to mold outbreaks, as well as aging HVAC equipment and plumbing systems, all presenting serious health risks to both students and faculty. Mold Found in Schools With fall classes beginning, schools across the Northeast are facing closure as mold […]

Hotels are constantly striving to provide guests with the most pleasant experience possible, from booking to check-out. In an era of rapidly advancing technologies, many hotel proprietors, big and small, are looking at high-tech methods to enhance almost every aspect of a guest’s stay. Signify, the newly established Philips Lighting brand, recently launched its own […]

Over the summer, the excess temperature and moisture present in schools work in concert to create an ideal environment for mold to thrive. High humidity, in particular, makes it easy for mold to damage soft goods. A wide variety of materials in school environments—ranging from musical instruments to library books—can serve as ideal media for […]

Mold is a serious issue, especially in a school setting. Arising from excess moisture, mold can cause damage to the building, important documents, library books, records, musical instruments, and much more. In fact, Stephen F. Austin High School recently suffered $14,000 in damages following the failure of an HVAC system. This system failure caused mold […]

Nuclear power plants use cooling water to carry heat from the reactor core to the steam turbines and remove surplus heat from the steam circuit. But these aren’t the only cooling needs of these facilities. Just as with other commercial facilities, nuclear power plants also have heating, ventilating, and air conditioning requirements. Let’s take a look […]

Earlier this week, Starbucks announced a pledge to end the use of plastic straws in their coffee shops globally by 2020. The international coffee chain uses more than a billion plastic straws a year, a majority of which end up in landfills or polluting ecosystems. Starbucks’ move to eliminate plastic straws is not a new […]

School facilities must be comfortable and safe for students to attain the best learning outcomes possible. Yet problems with heating systems or schools built without air conditioning present daunting challenges for leaders at these learning facilities. Too often, administrators are confronted with the choice between forcing students and faculty to endure substandard conditions, or sending […]

Autani is an energy management solutions company at the forefront of utilizing the Internet of Things (IoT) and Bluetooth sensors to transform how business owners are managing their energy consumption. With a vast variety of wireless solutions from smart thermostats to control systems—Autani has an answer to every building owners’ HVAC needs. At LightFair in […]

Millennials now outnumber baby boomers, and the influence of an estimated 83 million Americans has proven to be lucrative for companies that have connected with this consumer base. The hospitality industry has continually shown resilience towards change. An industry that thrives on customer satisfaction has found great success in accommodating the modern day traveler through […]

Efficient lighting solutions are imperative for any businesses bottom line. If a company is wasting energy, it is wasting money. For many businesses looking for the latest in cutting edge, eco-friendly lighting solutions, Sigma Luminous is a consistent and reliable answer. Sigma Luminous is based out of Livonia, Mich. and provide its clients with the […]

In decades past, maintenance professionals often assumed that the boiler equipment was sturdy enough to withstand years without checkups. In fact, it was commonplace for facility managers and maintenance workers to take the boilers off their “to-do” lists. However, today’s standards do not allow for this attitude. Although there are some exceptions, National Boiler Codes require facilities […]

Carrier WeatherExpert commercial packaged rooftop HVAC units with Humidi-MiZer dehumidification system have been recalled because a Humidi-MiZer fan can fail to shut off when a connected smoke detector is tripped. This poses a fire hazard. Carrier has received one report of a fan not shutting off during installation testing, according to U.S. Consumer Product Safety […]

The Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, which just opened its doors in December 2017, was a labor of love and cooperation. Breeze Glazer of Perkins+Will Architecture explains that the project, which took many years to design and construct, created personal and professional bonds among the professionals, and as the design developed, it became clear the […]

When looking for energy savings in an existing chiller plant, or plant renovation, look deeper than the chiller itself. Though the chiller may have the largest peak load of any component, it may not be the largest contributor to total annual energy consumption. It’s more important to look at how all the components work together […]

Heating system failures in commercial and industrial facilities create havoc for everyone connected to the building. The breakdowns might seem random, but there are usually subtle warning signs, and the best way to address the need for emergency heating system is to have a plan. It’s critical that facility managers have knowledge around the details […]

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln saved big money when they installed more than 60,000 low-cost sensors, supported by software, databases, and an algorithm that was designed to spot HVAC breakdowns. It was so successful that the University saved about $200,000 in just one year. Says Lalit Agarwal, the University’s Director of Utility and Energy Management, “We’ve […]

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln saved $200,000 thanks to the help of their latest building management solutions. The University installed more than 60,000 low-cost sensors, that helped them to monitor the energy usage and reduce costs. Steve Hoffenberg, the director of industry analysis, IoT and embedded technology at VDC Research said, “Energy management is right […]

Facility managers know how to trim electricity costs by upgrading lighting, HVAC, and controls. But that’s just the tip of the kWh when it comes to reducing power bills and improving the organization’s bottom line. Managers should understand how to reduce regulated tariff rates for supply or delivery and how to minimize peak kilowatt demand, […]

When the internet exploded onto the scene and into everyone’s lives in the nineties, there were a chorus of companies that understood the overwhelming wave of innovation happening in their time. Others thought the new online world was not applicable to their core business and mostly ignored it. For example, large groups of mechanics, salons, […]

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, otherwise known as HVAC systems, are changing the way maintenance and engineering managers think about their facilities long term needs. With recent advancements in technology, HVAC systems are not better at improving the quality of air while also saving energy costs. According to Healthcare Market Leader Clay Seckman, […]

With the growing technological capabilities of green buildings, one thing has become clear– building management systems (BMS) are falling short.   While there have been small steps taken towards rectifying the need for stronger management in the last 5 years, the main issue seems to be that manufactures aren’t that great at IT problem solving. […]