Energy-efficient buildings increase it’s value, study finds
According to Andrew C. Burr, writing for the CoStar Letter, (CoStar is commercial real estate information company), reports on an academic study which examines investment returns of responsible property investments. Large institutional investment firms are factoring the enhanced market value of energy-efficient property into their real estate investment models.
HVAC system coil cleaning, easy and cost-fffective
According to the April issue of Buildings Magazine, “One of the easiest, most cost-effective green things you can do for your building’s energy efficiency is to have your HVAC system’s condenser and evaporator coils inspected yearly and cleaned as necessary”. The Department of Energy says, “a dirty condenser coil can increase you compressor energy consumption by 35%.”
Smoke dampers critical in hospitals
In the current issue of Engineering Systems spotlights the special requirements of the hospital populations require a passive smoke management systems to be effective and maintained regularly. They must meet IBC, NFPA, and Joint Commission requirements.
For the full story >>Albert Rolon Joins The Penn Air Group
The Penn Air Group announced today that Mr. Albert Rolon has joined the organization as Operations Manager for Medical Air Care, a division of The Penn Air Group. According to Herman Philhower, CEO of The Penn Air Group, “We are very pleased that Mr. Rolon has decided to join our organization. He has over 20 years of experience in the industry and brings many skills that will enable us to provide even better service to our customers ”.
Mr. Rolon has worked as a project manager for both Mintie Corporation and Coast Environmental, and was a HVAC Tech IV at Scripps Memorial Hospital. His expertise, in addition to project management, includes mold remediation, infectious control barriers, creating and managing environmental and safety teams, and developing HVAC maintenance programs.
For more info on The Penn Air Group visit: www.pennairgroup.com
