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The Facility Manager's Shoulder-Season HVAC Checklist

The Facility Manager's Shoulder-Season HVAC Checklist
Spring and fall can be the most operationally difficult times of year for a commercial, institutional or multi-unit residential building in Ontario. Outdoor conditions may swing from a cold morning...
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Multi-Unit Residential HVAC: Balancing Tenant Comfort and Mechanical Efficiency

Multi-Unit Residential HVAC: Balancing Tenant Comfort and Mechanical Efficiency
Managing heating, cooling and ventilation in a multi-unit residential building is very different from operating HVAC in an office, retail property or warehouse. A condominium or apartment building ...
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From Manual Systems to Intelligent Buildings: Understanding Building Automation ROI

From Manual Systems to Intelligent Buildings: Understanding Building Automation ROI
Facility directors, property managers and commercial real estate owners continually balance operating costs with occupant comfort, equipment reliability and long-term asset performance. A modern bu...
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BACnet Upgrades: How to Reduce Building Automation Vendor Lock-In

BACnet Upgrades: How to Reduce Building Automation Vendor Lock-In
A building automation system, or BAS, connects many of the systems that influence comfort, energy use and day-to-day facility operations. It can schedule air-handling equipment, monitor temperature...
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