How a Commercial HVAC System Can Prevent Sick Building Syndrome
Sick building syndrome, or tight building syndrome, is the term used when residents or workers in a building suffer health or discomfort issues that seem to be linked to their time spent in the building but without an identifiable direct cause. The common factor is that time away from the building improves the symptoms, and […]
Do Windows Affect Your HVAC?
Keeping larger buildings cool during the scorching summer months can be challenging, especially in older buildings. Summer heat always makes your HVAC system work harder, and we’re projected to break heat records over the next few years. Since July is Air Conditioner Appreciation Month, though it officially lasts from July 3 through August 15, now is a […]
Celebrate National HVAC Tech Day with Us
Thursday, June 22, is National HVAC Tech Day, an observance that began in 2016 to recognize HVAC technicians and to educate the public on what it takes to work in this challenging but rewarding field. Henick-Lane is proud of our outstanding techs, who are often the face of our company and who install, maintain, and repair the […]
Maintaining Good Air Quality in Warm Weather
May is National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month, which means it is a good time to check up on your building’s Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). This is especially true if you have people in your building who suffer from asthma or other respiratory ailments. As the temperatures begin to rise, it is worth examining whether there […]
The Importance of Design for Commercial HVAC Efficiency
As energy efficiency becomes even more important and increasingly mandated by regulations, it pays to consider this when considering your commercial HVAC options. Today let’s briefly examine how this expresses itself in your design choices. What Is the Most Efficient Commercial HVAC System? Good HVAC design aims to get the best possible result at the […]
What Causes Commercial HVAC Odors
One of the first signs that the indoor air quality (IAQ) of a building is deteriorating is often the presence of unwanted odors. When detected, the immediate course of action is to track down the source and rectify whatever issue is causing it. Sometimes that cause is organic, with mold and mildew being frequent culprits. […]
Planning Tips for a Successful Tenant Fit-Out
When constructing a new building, your decisions about the interior layout and facilities are a crucial part of the planning process. This means prepping the “core and shell” of a commercial building to get it ready for tenant occupancy and customization for their business. What Is Fit-Out Construction? Law Insider defines fit-out construction as “any fit-out works or improvements in […]
How a Commercial HVAC System Can Prevent Sick Building Syndrome
Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a descriptor of a situation in which occupants of a building experience similar health and comfort effects that appear to be linked to time spent in the building but without any identifiable cause or specific illness. Though once an illness is identified and can be attributed to a building’s contaminants, […]
Climate Change’s Impact on Commercial HVAC Systems
Extremes of heat seem to set new records almost annually, as does the use of cooling technologies to combat them. In September 2022, temperatures in California topped 110 degrees Fahrenheit, causing hundreds of thousands to receive emergency text alerts that their power grid was facing collapse under the strain of millions of HVAC units. Now, to […]
What Is HVAC Commissioning and Why It’s Important
Modern temperature control strategy is a complex and evolving subject. The technology of today’s commercial HVAC systems has grown more intricate, as have the rules and legalities surrounding them. At every level, from local to global, a bewildering array of regulations, sometimes contradicting each other, can make it challenging to keep your hardware compliant. What […]