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Current Conversations on MyFacilitiesNet:Noise Control Strategies for New HVAC Systems Every facility manager thinks of energy efficiency and thermal comfort when an HVAC system is being designed. But the acoustics of an HVAC system don't always get the same attention. The noise and vibration from HVAC equipment can cause problems in many types of buildings. Click here to learn about noise control principles for HVAC design. Preparing HVAC for the Change in Seasons We recently had some new rooftop units installed here at our building, which got me to thinking about HVAC preparations for changing seasons. As we start to move from warm weather into cold, what do you do to make sure your HVAC system is ready for the change? Or, for those of you in warmer climates, do you take this opportunity to perform maintenance or upgrades that you can't really do in the summer? What to Do With Unneeded Facilities Multi-million-dollar construction projects and shiny new facilities will always make headlines. But increasingly, so are existing facilities. Institutional and commercial organizations nationwide are wrestling with the burden of unneeded facilities. The University of North Dakota, the State of Illinois, the University of Massachusetts, and the nation's landlord, the U.S. General Services Administration, all are having similar discussions: What to do with idle facilities that are draining valuable resources from facilities department budgets. Comment here on your transitioning building inventory.
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