Commercial Cleaning, Maintenance, and Restoration Services for Diverse Industries

As temperatures continue to drop, many facility managers and building administrators are expecting energy costs to rise. Fall and winter are known throughout the industry for being particularly heavy on operational expenses thanks in large part to increased use of heating and the HVAC system.

In many major cities around the U.S. there are a number of different housing arrangements. Within a single block of buildings, you may have apartments, condominiums and co-op housing all next to one another. If you manage, live in or are a member of the managing board one of these buildings it’s critical to know what your responsibilities are and where the tenants need to take over.

The term "building envelope" gets thrown around frequently when discussing energy usage and building security. Although it's become a common term, many people don't know exactly what it encompasses. However, the building envelope is an increasing important aspect of any commercial or residential building. As the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions noted, commercial and residential buildings such as offices and apartments make up about 40 percent of the energy usage in the U.S. Within this energy consumption, heating and cooling make up the largest portion, especially in residential structures.