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The Road to Energy Sustainability

by Katie Lee January 5, 2023

— By Jason Narod — Why it pays for your retail and restaurant facilities to be grid-interactive. Rising costs, energy mandates, electrification trends and more prevalent power disruptions — as seen recently in California and Texas — are all trends putting the energy transition at the forefront of business stakeholder priorities. More energy demand due to mass electrification collides with needs to decarbonize existing buildings as much as possible. Commercial businesses will be disproportionately burdened by the costs and forced to adapt to these quickly changing trends …

January 5, 2023

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All In On Energy Efficiency

by Katie Lee December 19, 2022

— By Al Subbloie — How one Arkansas-based IHOP operator received new equipment, lowered his energy bills and improved operations without out-out-pocket costs. Restaurants use anywhere from five to seven times more energy per square foot than other commercial buildings, and for quick-service restaurants energy consumption can be up to 10 times more. In an industry that traditionally operates on narrow profit margins, any reduction in energy costs will dramatically improve the bottom line. As many restaurant businesses are feeling the squeeze from rising inflation and increasing labor …

December 19, 2022

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Equipped for Efficiency

by Katie Lee October 12, 2022

— By Jason Roeder — Advancing restaurant and retail sustainability: the power of equipment data. Last March, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules that will impact every publicly traded multi-unit retailer or restaurant. If the regulations are adopted, these organizations will have to disclose their greenhouse-gas emissions, climate goals and the effect of climate risks on their businesses. This development adds a new level of urgency for these sectors, which are already working to reduce their carbon footprint. It’s far from easy; a previous study cited …

October 12, 2022

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Heatcraft Refrigeration Products Names VP and General Manager

by Katie Lee August 26, 2022

Stone Mountain, Ga. — Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, LLC, a manufacturer of commercial refrigeration equipment and systems as part of Lennox International, has promoted Bob Landi to vice president and general manager. In this role, Landi will apply his proven operations and supply chain acumen to continue to grow the business and deliver customer-centric solutions. “There is no one more capable to serve in this position than Bob Landi,” says Gary Bedard, president and chief operating officer, Worldwide Refrigeration at Lennox International. “During his 20-year career with Heatcraft and Lennox, Bob’s …

August 26, 2022

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Operator Era

by Katie Lee August 25, 2022

— By Bryan Falk — How to meet customer expectations, maximize efficiency and deliver the ideal brand experience. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, customers are changing the way they shop, dine and spend money. This customer shift, paired with industry challenges such as labor shortages and supply chain disruptions, created the perfect storm leading to unprecedented times for retail and restaurant managers. The response from operators to the rapid industry changes will likely set the path for future successes or challenges. Store owners and managers …

August 25, 2022

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Around the Clock

by Katie Lee August 18, 2022

— By Jason Menser — Knowing the right people in 24-hour facilities management helps improve the overall flow of business and maintenance concerns. Building maintenance is a part of sound building management. It raises the property’s total value, boosts user experience and removes potential safety hazards. Routine and planned maintenance is beneficial and preferable, but not all maintenance problems happen at an ideal time. Therefore, a dedicated resource is vital to keep things running smoothly and mitigating risk. Around-the-clock maintenance facilities management improves the lifespan of the …

August 18, 2022

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Restaurants Clean Up

by Katie Lee August 11, 2022

— By Randolph Bush — Thanks to commercial-grade air purifiers, smoke-free air entices customers to linger longer and order more from the menu. For restaurants, too much accumulated indoor tobacco and food prep smoke and odor can become a serious problem that drives away customers and creates an unhealthy environment for employees. Even when smoking is designated to certain sections of a restaurant, the smoke can drift to common areas — creating an uncomfortable environment for all. Patrons who are sensitive to smoke or concerned about their …

August 11, 2022

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Safe & Sustainable

by Katie Lee July 21, 2022

— By Jay Fiske — Optimizing facilities in the “new normal.” Facilities managers responsible for dozens of restaurant or retail sites have always needed “multiple pairs of eyes” to ensure every location is operating optimally. Now, the need is more acute with staff shortages. When wait staff or store managers are working double duty to please every customer, it’s easy for them to forget about other tasks — from turning down the air conditioning to switching off the lights or sanitizing every surface. Those small details, over time, can …

July 21, 2022

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Current Data

by Katie Lee June 2, 2022

— By Ramez Naguib, P.E. — Mitigating COVID-19 spread in restaurants using CFD analysis. The world is having an unprecedented time due to the pandemic. Currently, more than 93 million people have been infected, and over 2 million people have passed away since 2020. SARS-CoV-2 has forced people to change their lifestyles and patterns. Under the pandemic, buildings are no longer safe shelters. The infected transmit infectious viruses to other occupants by direct contact or indirect contact (i.e., indoor airflow).i COVID-19 outbreaks were associated with droplet transmission that was …

June 2, 2022

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Bergdorf Goodman Temporarily Closes 57th Street Store to Install Decarbonization Technology

by Katie Lee April 6, 2022

New York City — On the heels of launching its first-ever Environmental, Social, Governance report, “Our Journey to Revolutionize Impact,” the Neiman Marcus Group is advancing its sustainability journey even further: installing two 500-ton water-cooled Trane® chillers at its iconic Bergdorf Goodman’s Women’s Store, located in the heart of New York City’s famed retail district. Implemented in partnership with Trane® by Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, this environmentally-friendly makeover of the historic, 94-year-old building utilizes innovative, energy-efficient, decarbonizing technology — enabling the retailer’s elimination of natural gas use and electrification, transition to …

April 6, 2022

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