Hospital HVAC

Sustainability and Pandemic Driving Changes in HVAC Commercial Market

Critical markets include warehouses, medical centers, and data centers

Gordon White

February 1, 2021

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HVAC contractors should recognize the opportunities for growth that have been sparked by movements in the marketplace.

Filtration Balances Need for Fresh Air, Commercial Building Efficiency

ASHRAE’s “Building Readiness” guidelines consider commercial occupant comfort, safety

Angela D. Harris

December 8, 2020

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There is an efficiency and cost to consider when allowing more air into a commercial building.

Why HVAC Maintenance in the Time of COVID-19 is Important for Indoor Health

HVAC does its part in limiting virus transmissions

Sean Silvey

September 28, 2020

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Well-maintained HVAC systems in public spaces is just one way businesses and schools can help ease the transmission of COVID-19.

AAON Manufacturing HVAC Equipment for Temporary Hospital in New York

Will build 2,200 tons of equipment

April 3, 2020

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AAON will build 2,200 tons of equipment, equating to cooling capacity of over 700 single family homes.

Veterinary Hospitals Face Unique HVAC Hurdles

Systems need to prevent spread of odors, fur, disease

Ted Craig

January 6, 2020

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Meeting the needs of a hospital is difficult, but when the patients come in variety of species, shed fur, and emit odors, it’s even harder.

Dewberry’s Dan Koenigshofer and John Roberts Receive Award for ASHRAE’s Best Article of 2018

Article's findings have major implications for building codes throughout the U.S.

February 28, 2019

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In their article entitled “Do OA Economizers Make ‘Cents’ in Hospitals?” Koenigshofer and Roberts detail the costs and savings of utilizing outside air economizers in hospital ventilation systems. They concluded that these systems do not make “cents” in hospitals. The findings have major implications for building codes throughout the U.S.

Unique Applications Optimized With Customized HVAC Solutions

Contractors find ways to solve issues for cafeteria, historic hotel, and hospital

Angela D. Harris

December 17, 2018

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Here are three of the many examples of how different problems were resolved with unique solutions.

Hospitality Trends Give HVAC Contractors New Selling Points

Angela D. Harris

December 17, 2018

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Armed with trend information and knowledge, contractors can provide effective and advanced quotes to their customers that expertly balance money and comfort. To the victor go the spoils, which, in this case, is a new hospital or hospitality account.

Auburn Community Hospital Retrofit Offers Cooler Operating Rooms and Lower Energy Bills

October 10, 2018

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The new comfort solution reduces energy use by 50 percent by using water more efficiently than the legacy system.

UnityPoint Health - Meriter Installs Miura Boilers

Achieving greater energy efficiency and low NOx

August 7, 2017

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UnityPoint Health - Meriter has been recognized three times as one of the “100 Top Hospitals” and is part of one of the nation's most integrated health systems. Their dedication to providing comprehensive, coordinated care through clinics, hospital, and home care services for patients located in south central Wisconsin underscores their commitment to every part of the hospital.