Case Studies

How to Increase Multi-Family Resident Satisfaction

The multi-family housing industry is extremely competitive, and successful property owners and managers quickly learn the value of retaining quality residents. It’s not only more cost efficient to keep long-term residents, but these known relationships reduce risk, their testimonies serve as a valuable marketing tool, and the communities they form can even increase property values. […] read more
HVAC Facilities Management

Effective facility management has never been more important. As buildings grow smarter, and the sophistication of technology increases, advanced skill and expertise are required to prevent costly business disruptions. A dedicated facilities manager helps ensure proper maintenance and leverages data insights to promote efficiencies. The facilities manager accomplishes these goals by ensuring all aspects of a business’ […] read more
Indoor Air Quality in Multifamily Housing

Six challenges multi-family buildings face to achieve optimal IAQ Indoor air quality in multifamily housing landed on the radar of consumers worldwide in 2020 due to an airborne virus that turned into a global pandemic. However, improving the IAQ in some buildings proved more challenging than others. Apartment dwellers face obstacles to optimal IAQ conditions […] read more
HVAC Systems for Apartment Buildings

A few different types of HVAC systems are suitable for apartment buildings. Those certainly include centralized systems (hot water baseboard, two-pipe, four-pipe, and geothermal systems…). But if the building already has one, you have no choice. Decentralized systems offer more freedom. For example, baseboard heaters and wall units are relatively cheap to install. At the same time, self-contained […] read more
What Is Superheat and Subcooling?

Versatility is essential when you’re an HVAC contractor because of the number of issues you’ll encounter. While some may be simple, others require in-depth calculations and troubleshooting knowledge. Two concepts that test your HVAC prowess are superheat and subcooling. They’re essential pieces of information when you’re troubleshooting an AC unit. We’ll provide more insight below. What […] read more
HVAC For Commercial Buildings

When planning for a new building, it’s impossible to avoid questions about the best HVAC system. Should you install a residential HVAC system or a commercial HVAC system? What’s the difference between the two types, and how do those differences affect their operation and efficiency? While the underlying principles of heating and cooling residential and commercial properties are largely […] read more
HVAC Energy as a Service

Heating and cooling systems account for about 40% of a commercial property’s energy consumption, according to the Small Business Administration. Since every business sector uses energy in some form – whether it’s to perform business functions or operate their buildings’ HVAC systems – efficiently using that energy is important for growth and success. Further, since […] read more
Solar for Multi-Family Housing

If solar went mainstream in 2018, it’s poised to start trending next year and beyond. But, again, California is set to take the lead, thanks to the state’s energy commission and its plan to mandate solar panels on all new home construction by 2022. read more
How Population and New Building Growth Impact the HVAC Industry

The HVAC market is booming for a variety of reasons. According to the Global HVAC Market Report and Forecast 2022-2027, the HVAC market was valued at $198 billion in 2021, but it’s only expected to grow in the coming years. Thanks in part to a growing demand for energy-efficient HVAC systems, the market is projected to […] read more
Property Management Technology

The property management sector continues to evolve as technological innovations dominate the industry. Modern tenants have grown to not only appreciate the use of technology in real estate, but many now demand it. Therefore, property management companies that adopt tech-enabled platforms and equipment gain an important competitive edge over those clinging to traditional processes. While […] read more