Whether or not an interior space has good IAQ (indoor air quality) usually hinges on one thing: how much fresh air is being delivered. According to the American Society of…

Are concerns about indoor air quality making it difficult for you to breathe easy? Acknowledging reports that air quality inside can be worse than outside, engineers have identified ways to…

What is IAQ? IAQ or indoor air quality describes how inside air can affect a person’s health, comfort, and ability to work. It can include temperature, humidity, poor ventilation, mold,…

As the seasons change and our bodies begin to notice the change in temperature, it is a natural reminder to pay attention to our corporate HVAC systems. When summer and…

The 2014 ASHRAE High Performance Buildings Conference seeks to advance the industry’s efforts to accomplish a true high-performance built environment.  This is ASHRAE’s third high performance buildings conference, building upon…

Preventive maintenance agreements (PMAs) are agreements between you and your quality contractor for scheduled inspections and maintenance of your heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. You wouldn’t continue driving…

Mark Sanborn is the president of Sanborn & Associates, Inc., an idea lab for leadership development. Leadershipgurus.net lists Sanborn as one of the Top 30 leadership experts in the world.…

ATLANTA —ASHRAE’s conference schedule for 2013-2014 is widespread in both dates and global reach. ASHRAE conferences present some of the latest developments in the industry and fundamental practices. Topics range…

Maintain your equipment to prevent future problems and unwanted costs. Keep your HVAC system at peak performance by having a contractor do annual pre-season check-ups. Contractors get busy once summer…

New York City’s iconic skyline serves as the perfect backdrop for the 2014 Winter Conference. In one of the world’s top cities for most skyscrapers—nearly 600—it’s only appropriate that the…