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Tips for maximizing the lifespan of commercial heating systems

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  Do you have your commercial boiler and/or HVAC systems routinely serviced? Regular maintenance for commercial HVAC and boiler systems can help mitigate expensive and urgent repairs, can extend the life of the equipment, and will save you energy costs over time. A properly functioning commercial heating system is essential now that we’re in the colder months. Having your equipment inspected and serviced on a regular basis provides your tenants and/or staff with a more comfortable environment.  Rather than wait until something goes wrong, we recommend having your commercial heating system inspected and serviced on a regular basis, ensuring it remains in top working condition. This will save you from expensive repairs and headaches throughout the heating season. How can you maximize the lifespan of your commercial heating system? Here are several tips: ·          Start by creating a maintenance plan.  If you don’t already have one, now is the perfect time to make a 2021 maintenanc

Digital twin technology and how to implement building automation

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  You may have recently heard the phrase digital twin technology, but do you know what it means and why it’s relevant to commercial property owners? A digital twin is a virtual version of a building’s systems and processes, and it allows you to gather important data, prevent system downtime, mitigate disruptions and problems and helps your systems run more smoothly overall. It also provides you with detailed analyses that help you identify areas for cost savings and reduced energy usage.  Digital twin technology in a commercial building would look like this: a large office building that has a handful of different systems. These include lights, power, air conditioning, heating, hot water, and security systems. You can implement a digital version of all of these systems, often combined in a single system, that allows monitoring of all your building’s systems from a single platform. Buildings that implement digital twin technology are often called smart buildings, and many commercial pr