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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 comm...

  If you’re a  commercial building owner  then you know how difficult it can be to strike the perfect balance between maximizing the efficiency of your heating and cooling systems, and ensuring you’re providing the most comfortable atmosphere for the building’s occupants. This is made even more difficult when you live in New Jersey because we often experience extreme temperatures in the summer and the winter, as opposed to places with more moderate climates year-round. Your building needs to be warm enough in the winter without making occupants feel too hot, and cool enough in the summer without being too cold.  While you may think you have to choose between comfort and efficiency with your  commercial HVAC system , advancements are being made every day that offer you more energy efficient solutions without sacrificing comfort. Newer commercial HVAC systems are energy efficient and provide the building’s occupants with greater comfort levels, meaning the battl...

  There are many commercial spaces in need of HVAC systems that supply both hot and cold air at the same time. Places like hospitals, hotels, large office buildings, theatres, museums, indoor sports arenas, and restaurants are just a few examples. While you may assume that these buildings would require separate heaters and air conditioners in order to maintain each room at the desired temperature, there are centralized HVAC systems that can both heat and cool indoor spaces at the same time.  In the past, buildings that require both heating and cooling would need separate water pumps, a hot water tank or a boiler, and other equipment in order to deliver a steady supply of hot and cold air, and hot and cold water. But now it’s possible to do both with a single, centralized HVAC system designed specifically for your building. When does a building need simultaneous heating and cooling? Restaurant kitchens and other large commercial kitchens easily get very warm and ...

Augmented reality or short AR is not to be confused with virtual reality. In contrast to how VR creates a new world of sensuality in AR part of the surrounding environment is actually real in other words, AR adds layers of virtual objects to the real environment. The first AR technology was developed in 1968 at Harvard when computer scientist Ivan Sutherland created an AR head-mounted display system. However, AR only became popular when the game Pokemon go launched in 2016. Today, Lenovo Mirage, an ARS smartphone powered by AR lets you play as iconic heroes and engage in epic battles right in your living room. Besides gaming AR can be used to enhance both life and work. Lucas Devane from NASA Florida Space Grant consortium has claimed that they are looking forward to using AR to constantly keep track of the astronaut’s health while they are in space while big tech companies have also acknowledged the power that AR holds. What is Augmented Reality used for? Google trans...

A Net Zero Energy Building (NZEB) is one that produces as much energy as it consumes, making it the ultimate sustainability goal for a commercial project. It’s a simple concept in theory, but a challenge that requires complete commitment in order to achieve, requiring expert collaboration and innovative solutions from the project’s conceptual phase through to completion, including working with a leading commercial HVAC company in NJ . Why Choose to Build an NZEB? Following this building philosophy takes a huge upfront investment, but it’s all about long-term goals. According to 2018 data gathered by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), buildings accounted for 40% of total energy consumption in the USA, around 40 quadrillion British thermal units (BTU). With rising energy costs and increasing scarcity of fossil fuels, an NZEB is a sensible option for reducing long-term costs while meeting building performance needs effectively. Developers and the public are also be...

The best time to  upgrade your building or facility’s commercial air conditioning system  is in the last few months of cool weather, before the heat – and the rush – sets in. With one of the largest electrical loads in residential and commercial buildings, it makes sense to invest in energy-efficient upgrades that can help reduce running costs. Here are a few projects to consider, from leading NJ commercial HVAC contractors. 4 Upgrades for Commercial Air Conditioning Systems for Energy Savings: 1. Building Envelope Improvement  The condition of your building makes a significant impact on both cooling and heating efficiency. So, it’s a good idea to have a professional building envelope inspection before making any upgrades. Check for areas where poor insulation can be improved and where air leaks can be blocked. Once these improvements are made, you’ll lessen the workload on your current system for immediate efficiency improvement. 2. Adequate Air Cond...

For building operation managers and owners, keeping energy costs down is a priority – at the same time, you also want your tenants to be comfortable in a healthy, clean environment. Building automation systems/services (BAS) may be the right investment to bring long-term costs down without sacrificing quality of life. Here are some insights from commercial HVAC contractors. What are Building Automation Systems?  Essentially, BAS is a system of technology and equipment that allows your building’s discrete systems to be fully integrated and controlled at a central point. Systems that can be integrated in this way include commercial HVAC systems , CCTV and security systems, lighting, internet, irrigation systems and much more. Large building automation systems are often implemented as a collection point for the presentation of data from other systems. In particular, heating control systems which result in the majority of energy savings in a building, can often act as a “po...

Hospitals are complex environments that require a unique and considered approach to building operations. One of these aspects is hospital HVAC system design and maintenance. Here are some insights from specialists in commercial HVAC NJ on the importance of having a functional, efficient  ventilation  and heating control system for hospitals. The Role of Commercial HVAC Systems in Hospitals  Indoor air quality:  Hospitals are a challenging environment when it comes to air quality. They need a consistently high indoor air quality to ensure the health of staff and patients – and are also dealing with a high level of airborne germs and contaminants from sick patients and the outdoor environment. This means that HVAC systems need to be functioning properly at all times to ensure a safe environment for all people within it. Cleanliness and hygiene:  Hospitals have to stay at the highest levels of cleanliness to ensure that they can provide a high standard ...

New regulations and customer expectations have led to big changes in how temperature control is managed in commercial buildings. With R-22 refrigerant being phased out with a complete halt of production by 2020, new and innovative technology is stepping in to fill the void and offer more efficient, environmentally-friendly options. One of these is variable refrigerant flow or VRF – here are some insights into this technology from our team of  commercial HVAC contractors . HVAC Technology That Delivers Essential Balance for Commercial Properties  Managing a large commercial building comes with plenty of challenges, but one of the most notable is the balancing act between tenant comfort demands and keeping operational costs down. VRFs offer a solution to this challenge by having one outdoor compressor unit that can service several indoor fan coils; each set up with their own, individual thermostat. This means that facilities managers can effectively divide their buil...

In 2017, investment in data centers grew to an all-time high of $18.2 billion, doubling the value of investment in 2016 – and it’s not difficult to see why. Data centers make so much of today’s modern technology possible, from video streaming services and money transfers to data storage and much more – this is, after all, where the cloud lives. These centers are dominated by vast data storage systems, and if it’s one thing these systems need to operate efficiently and reliably, it’s environmental temperature control. Data centers produce a huge amount of heat and, when this heat isn’t managed properly, it leads to slower servers and – eventually – server failures. Unfortunately, the same issues occur if the air is too cold. This means that HVAC systems have to be designed, installed and maintained with a very precise focus in order to deliver the ideal air temperature consistently and reliably through these huge spaces. Here are some tips on achieving this from our team of...

Industries are constantly evolving to become more competitive, to deliver a better product or service, and to align themselves with more eco-friendly and efficient initiatives – and the  commercial air conditioning in NJ  industry is no different. Part of this includes the phase-out of R-22 – here is a guide from our  commercial HVAC contractors . Why is R-22 Being Phased Out?  The Montreal Protocol and Clean Air Act of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is cutting the production of R-22 (a hydrofluorocarbon linked to the depletion of the ozone layer) in favor of the introduction of more environmentally-friendly coolants. Since 2015, there’s been less and less R-22 produced and production will be cut to 9 million pounds this year and only 4 million pounds in 2019. In 2020, production will stop completely, and no imports will be made into the USA. Due to this reduction in supply, recharging R-22 air conditioning systems has increased significant...

Large  commercial HVAC systems  are complex in nature, managing indoor temperature through powerful equipment while also bringing in air from the outdoors, ensuring a high air quality indoors, and safely expelling contaminants and exhaust fumes through filtration systems. Buildings that typically benefit from commercial HVAC systems are large-scale and include: Schools Apartment buildings High-rise office buildings Retail complexes and shopping malls Government buildings Hotels Gyms Industrial buildings and warehouses Types of Commercial HVAC Systems  Commercial buildings have a number of interconnected systems that work together to provide individual heating and cooling to each floor or even each segment of a floor. These systems often include: Heaters –  Hot air furnaces are a common option that burns fuel (electricity, oil or gas) to heat the air. There are also radiant heaters that utilize infrared radiation technology to heat objects dir...