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Fresh Air Solutions

by Katie Lee April 22, 2021

— By Steve Peldiak — Communal air solutions in retail and restaurant locations. Sanitation conversations around indoor air quality (IAQ) at restaurants and retail locations will be critical to their longevity and bottom lines. 2021 has seen the arrival of a vaccine, however many customers may remain hesitant to dine or shop inside even with continued mask mandates. Indoor air quality improvements completed and communicated to both employees and patrons will put many at ease as the path to public-wide vaccination is paved and businesses begin to fully reopen. …

April 22, 2021

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Better For Your Bottom Line

by Katie Lee January 21, 2021

— By Tom Szafranski — Managing energy efficiency in a commercial kitchen. Energy efficiency can often be an overlooked component of commercial foodservice equipment; in reality, an energy-efficient unit is not only better for the environment, but better for the bottom line for the owner/operator. According to ENERGY STAR®, the EPA’s program to promote and certify energy efficiency, restaurants use around 5 to 7 times more energy than any other commercial facility. Additionally, energy costs for commercial foodservice establishments — such as restaurants, hotels and quick-service eateries — make …

January 21, 2021

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Curtains Rise

by Katie Lee November 9, 2020

— By Phil Thomas — Air curtains with COVID-19 disinfection: How to present stores and restaurants that customers are confident to enter during a pandemic. Confidence is one game-changing factor restaurants and retailers must restore to regain patrons and employees amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Facility operators should take sanitization actions and promote them as part of their COVID-19 response. Outdoor dining, curbside service and pickup, masks, shields and social distancing have instilled some confidence and brought back a few patrons that have shopped online or eaten at home since …

November 9, 2020

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Ready for a Restart?

by Katie Lee September 29, 2020

— By David Ramirez and John Prall — Have you disconnected your refrigeration equipment during quarantine? Check the measures to protect your equipment when turning it back on. During these times of coronavirus pandemic, quarantine and lockdown procedures, many foodservice businesses have had to shut down for a while or had their demand strongly reduced. As a result, some may have chosen to disconnect their equipment to save energy. In this case, there are some easy measures that can be taken to protect your investment. If the equipment …

September 29, 2020

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Shifting Priorities

by Katie Lee August 6, 2020

— By Elizabeth Orlieb — HVAC systems are no longer an afterthought post COVID-19 lockdown. Discussions on HVAC systems and maintenance best practices have become prominent amid the COVID-19 pandemic. With this development comes the recognition that HVAC in commercial buildings can no longer be an afterthought post COVID-19 lockdown, particularly as it relates to adhering to maintenance best practices and enhancing maintenance programs. Business owners, facility managers and maintenance personnel need to be aware and know the implications of the new recommended HVAC controls for COVID-19 mitigation. While …

August 6, 2020

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Sevan Refreshes 21,000th Retail Space

by Katie Lee June 29, 2020

Downers Grove, Ill. — Sevan Multi-Site Solutions, Inc., a global leader in innovative design, program management, construction services and data analytics, has reached a major milestone and completed refreshing its 21,000th retail space. For 9 years, Sevan has provided solutions for the world’s largest brands while accelerating development programs across the United States and Canada for multi-site clients. Sevan has partnered on retail programs with many Fortune 500 companies including Ahold, Albertsons, Hallmark, Jiffy Lube, Kroger, Safeway, Sheetz, Walmart, Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) and many others in …

June 29, 2020

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Delta Controls: Signature Vendor Spotlight

by Katie Lee January 16, 2020

— Interview with John Mitro — R&R: Where are you based and how long has the company been in business? John Mitro: Delta Controls is headquartered near Vancouver, British Columbia, in Canada, and has representation in every major market in the United States and Canada. We were founded in 1986. R&R: What is your title, and how long have you been with the company? Mitro: I am a Certified Energy Manager, supporting clients in my business development manager – U.S. role. I have been with Delta Controls over 12 …

January 16, 2020

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Be the Change

by Katie Lee November 18, 2019

— By Jamie Johnson — Seven energy-saving changes businesses can make to save on energy costs. Operating a business has various costs, some we have control over and some that we don’t. In my business, I love the costs that directly contribute to sales and new revenue, and I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about those fixed costs to keep the lights on. Ironically, we focus on helping our clients reduce energy costs, and we love clients who have 24/7 operating hours. Businesses with 24/7 operations have …

November 18, 2019

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Building as a Battery

by Katie Lee October 31, 2019

— By Keith Gipson — Using a building’s thermal mass for efficient energy management. Efficient energy usage has been, and continues to be, one of the hottest topics in the building management industry. Each year, businesses spend tens of billions of dollars on power consumption operating lights, computer equipment, process equipment and HVAC. HVAC typically accounts for the highest percentage of the utility costs for most commercial buildings. Data from the hospitality industry, for example, indicates that hotels spend in excess of $2,000 per room on energy costs annually …

October 31, 2019

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Saint-Gobain Helps SCHEELS Avoid $487k in Annual Energy Costs

by Katie Lee October 3, 2019

Minneapolis — Saint-Gobain’s SageGlass, manufacturer of the world’s smartest dynamic glass, has completed an energy study done in partnership with SCHEELS, a sporting goods and entertainment chain with 27 stores in 12 states. The study compared electricity usage at two SCHEELS locations and found that the store featuring SageGlass, in addition to enhanced building automation HVAC controls, better insulation and LED lighting, benefitted from a 73% decrease in electricity consumption. This reduction resulted in $487,193 in energy cost savings in the store’s first year of operation. In 2017, approximately 24,500 …

October 3, 2019

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