Maintenance and cleaning solutions provider Goodway Technologies is offering tips to building and facility managers on how to protect and maintain cooling towers, which are a common source of infectious bacteria growth such as Legionella. In addition to the existing challenges of cooling tower maintenance, building and facility managers should be prepared for the impact of the emergence of two broods of cicadas coming in spring 2024.
These large swarms of cicadas can lead to an increase in the need for cooling tower cleaning. This brings an increased probability that they could clog cooling tower components and lead to reduced efficiency and increased risk of bacteria growth. Therefore, it is crucial for building operators and owners to incorporate comprehensive maintenance plans and assess increasing the frequency of cleaning to prevent any negative impact on the cooling tower systems. Ongoing maintenance also helps to mitigate the risk of Legionella outbreaks while also improving system efficiency. Below, Goodway offers some additional best practices when it comes to cooling tower maintenance.
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In Part I of this interview, Eileen McMorrow, Editor-in-Chief, The McMorrow Reports & FMLink, and Lisa Baird, CEO of NextUp, discussed how Baird's career history positions her to lead the network of professional women in its mission of empowering the next generation of workplace leaders. Facility managers, building managers, architects and interior designers can discover how NextUp offers leadership, career advancement and DEI&B programs, plus regional networking in Part II of the interview, below.
How will NextUp “sell a better future” to working women through their membership?
Lisa Baird: The impacts that NextUp seeks are a tall order for any organization. Let’s discuss how opening minds and creating opportunities through learning, development and growth will flourish this year. We are creating capacity by expanding leadership capabilities and teaching how to rise to more challenging leadership when working with senior executives.
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If your facility isn’t currently part of a District Energy (DE) network, chances are that it may be in the future. Driven by demand for low-cost energy and the growing number of organizations committing to net-zero targets, the global market for District Heating and Cooling Systems is expected to expand to over $754 billion by 2032.
As a single source of heating and/or cooling multiple buildings, district energy installations worldwide typically reduce primary energy demand in heating and cooling systems by 50% and can achieve operating efficiencies of up to 90%, according to the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP). The “heart” of any district energy network is a technologically advanced fluid flow system, or Intelligent Fluid Management System (iFMS), that facilitates and regulates the flow of energy from a central energy source. Regardless of whether the buildings you manage are in the commercial, educational, healthcare, government or transportation sectors, district energy heating and/or cooling systems provide such significant energy and cost-savings benefits that the results are impossible to ignore. Armstrong Fluid Technology offers a variety of case studies to document the tremendous benefits of district energy systems, excerpted below.
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Additionally, Awards of Merit and Excellence were announced for buildings in three separate categories: Commercial, Community and Manufacturing, while an Award of Excellence was presented in the Agricultural category.
"Congratulations to APX Construction as this year’s overall winner," commented Robert Tiffin, MBCEA president. "Their work on the Truck Center Companies complex was outstanding, and they had some great competition as well. It’s amazing to see how this contest has grown, and this year we saw 31 companies enter a total of 40 projects for consideration.
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Allegion US, a provider of security products and solutions, recently announced support for Google Wallet mobile credentials to provide a seamless and secure way for employees to access their workplace facilities using their Android smartphones. This innovative offering is set to revolutionize the way workforces interact with company infrastructure and to streamline daily operations, says the company.
Allegion says its support for employee badge in Google Wallet is more than just a technological advancement; it’s a commitment to enhancing the employee experience. By leveraging the convenience and security of Google Wallet, employees can now enjoy seamless access to buildings, secure areas and more, all with a simple tap of their phone. Employee badges in Google Wallet are compatible with a variety of Schlage wireless locks, wall readers and reader controllers that are NFC enabled including Schlage NDE and LE Series, XE360 and AD Series wireless locks, MTB Series wall readers, and Schlage RC Series reader controllers.
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Taking place July 13-16 in Philadelphia, the BOMA International Conference & Expo 2024 is a resource for solutions and knowledge that empowers building owners and managers and facility managers (FMs). Themed “Reimagining Commercial RE” for 2024, this year’s conference will deliver the insights and skill-building opportunities that property professionals need to stay on the cutting edge as the industry continues to transform. View the complete BOMA schedule here.
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At the conference, you’ll have access to over 40 education sessions led by forward-thinking experts, covering a wide range of topics that are relevant to your property and career goals. You’ll also have the chance to gain fresh perspectives from special keynotes and network with 1800 peers at engaging networking events. This wealth of information and connections will equip you with practical strategies for leveraging the innovative tools and technologies showcased on the expo floor.
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ChargePoint, a provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), and GATE (Green and Advanced Transport Ecosystem), launched a collaboration which simplifies the fleet management and charging of GATE’s unique commercial EV rental offerings. The two companies will work together to offer bespoke charging solutions that directly address the specific needs of GATE customers. GATE was founded by Iveco Group to accelerate the transition to sustainable commercial mobility through an innovative medium-long-term pay-per-use rental formula.
The collaboration represents a new segment and a new revenue stream for one of ChargePoint’s most innovative products. GATE will be the first commercial application of the software ChargePoint currently deploys with global passenger fleet providers and OEMs. GATE’s vision and foresight will apply the ChargePoint solution within its rental offer, helping meet their strategic objective of simplifying the transition to sustainable commercial mobility.
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Coverings, the preeminent event for the ceramic tile and natural stone industry in North America, has bestowed Coverings Installation & Design (CID) Awards to recognize 21 exceptional projects for their ingenuity, craftsmanship and technical proficiency in the use of tile and stone. The Awards commemorate the creative and technical prowess of designers, architects, builders, installers and other industry professionals.The recipients of the awards were celebrated during the CID Awards Reception & Ceremony in April and were showcased at the Georgia World Congress Center at Coverings 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia.
The CID Award winners are acknowledged for their exemplary work designing with and installing tile and stone in various settings, including residential, institutional and commercial projects. This year’s distinguished projects, completed between January 2022 and December 2023, notably demonstrate an original or unusual use of materials, incorporate innovative technology, reflect installation excellence, or successfully combine aesthetics with function in unique and interesting ways.
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This week's Featured Book from FMLink Books is from the Engineering category. This collection of peer-reviewed books has been curated by the editorial team at FMLink to provide facilities, engineering and A&D professionals with access to publications relating to the Engineering topic.
Turn to the Fourth Edition of Industrial Water Quality for guidance on state-of-the-art methods for optimizing or upgrading existing wastewater treatment systems, as well as selecting the best treatment options to solve specific wastewater problems. This hands-on tool reflects today's more stringent water-quality regulations and the new technologies developed to meet them. Filled with examples and case studies from a variety of industries, the book covers reverse osmosis or alternative membrane processes and discusses Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) processes.
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