In their article entitled “Do OA Economizers Make ‘Cents’ in Hospitals?” Koenigshofer and Roberts detail the costs and savings of utilizing outside air economizers in hospital ventilation systems. They concluded that these systems do not make “cents” in hospitals. The findings have major implications for building codes throughout the U.S. 

Regal Beloit Corp. has become an expert in FER compliance by redesigning its products to meet the new standards, including the Genteq^® Ensite^® motor, DEC Star^® blower assemblies, and a new electronically commutated motor (ECM) to provide FER compliance for entry-level fans. These products were on display at the 2019 AHR Expo.

Designed for conference rooms, hotels, public restrooms, or any commercial spaces that require continuous ventilation, these ceiling- or in-line-mount exhaust fans feature a low-profile grille and an integral backdraft damper.

Hunter Industrial contributed 20 HVLS fans that will appear in seven projects on the television show’s second season, which premiered Jan. 8.

This price adjustment is driven by double digit increases of steel and aluminum components, tariffs, and healthcare, combined with global inflation in labor and freight.