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As a property manager or building owner with GSA tenants, you’re likely grappling with the General Services Administration’s 2024 initiative to enhance water quality in federal buildings. This comprehensive testing program, focusing on heavy metals and Legionella in domestic water systems, presents a complex challenge for those responsible for maintaining safe, compliant facilities. GSA tenants […]

With the summer heating up, building owners and facility managers face the task of keeping HVAC systems in exceptional shape amid higher usage and soaring temperatures. Proper management of these systems is essential for controlling energy costs, ensuring equipment longevity, and maintaining a safe environment. This guide outlines key strategies for optimizing cooling tower performance […]

As summer approaches, building owners and facility managers face the critical responsibility of preparing their cooling tower so that it is ready to handle the intense heat and increased demand. Many underestimate the strain that rising temperatures put on their cooling systems. Without proper preparation, you could face a host of problems that impact your […]

For building owners and facility managers in New York, maintaining compliance with cooling tower regulations is a critical responsibility that comes with significant challenges. The intricate web of requirements set forth by Local Law 77 and Chapter 8 of the Rules of the City of New York can be overwhelming, especially for those new to […]

As chief engineers, property managers, and building owners, you oversee countless aspects of facility operations. Among these, ice machine maintenance often goes overlooked. However, ensuring clean, safe ice production is crucial for regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and occupant health. This article explores why professional ice machine maintenance should be a priority in your facility management […]

Building owners and facility managers in New York City face a unique challenge: finding a cooling tower maintenance company that strikes the perfect balance between quality service and cost-effectiveness. Cooling towers are essential components of HVAC systems, and their proper maintenance is not only crucial for operational efficiency but also a matter of regulatory compliance […]

Cooling towers are complex systems that require careful water treatment not just during regular operation, but also during that critical moment of initial start-up after the off-season. While it may be tempting to rush through start-up to resume cooling as soon as possible, methodical adherence to start-up best practices pays dividends in the long run […]

New York City’s vast watershed system that supplies drinking water to over 9 million people sees several important updates in 2024. From infrastructure projects to emerging contaminants, these developments have critical implications for commercial property managers overseeing buildings with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems. It is important for building managers and engineers to […]

As temperatures start to dip and winter looms on the horizon, building owners and managers face the essential task of preparing their cooling towers for the coming cold season to help ensure their longevity. The transition from summer to winter brings a unique set of challenges and considerations for you to ensure the efficient and […]