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How Water Quality Is Affected by Long-Term Shutdowns

How Water Quality Is Affected by Long-Term Shutdowns

Olivia Bontems
Buildings faced long term shutdowns due to COVID-19, making the water inside become stagnant. While sitting in the pipes, it can accumulate excessive amounts of metals and even pathogens, creating dangerous water quality issues.
How Water Quality Is Affected by Long-Term Shutdowns

How Water Quality Is Affected by Long-Term Shutdowns

Olivia Bontems
Buildings faced long term shutdowns due to COVID-19, making the water inside become stagnant. While sitting in the pipes, it can accumulate excessive amounts of metals and even pathogens, creating dangerous water quality issues.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Facilities

The Impact of COVID-19 on Facilities

Olivia Bontems
Businesses, industries, and people across the globe have fought to stay open while abiding by changing health and safety regulations due to COVID-19. These restrictions have brought on new questions regarding safest way to run HVAC systems during a pandemic. One of the CDC's recommendations was to increase the introduction of outdoor air and to decrease indoor air circulation.
Navigating Shortages Among Supply Chain Delays

Navigating Shortages Among Supply Chain Delays

Olivia Bontems
COVID-19 shut down many manufacturing plants; however, the need for products didn't decrease. This led to a national parts shortage and created supply chain issues for the HVAC industry. To combat this, it is recommended to determine the parts you've used in the past and forecast what is needed to get you through the next year.
The Rising Price of Construction Materials During a Labor Shortage

The Rising Price of Construction Materials During a Labor Shortage

Olivia Bontems
For six months straight, the construction industry has had double digit price increases. Along with price increases, production and delivery lead times have been lengthened. A contributing factor is the labor shortage we are facing around the world.

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