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When preparing for commercial buildouts, HVAC planning sometimes takes a back seat until it becomes a problem. Whether you’re a contractor overseeing a retrofit or a building owner reconfiguring interior space, your success hinges on one critical factor — HVAC adaptability. Unlike new construction, commercial buildouts in existing structures demand custom HVAC strategies that work with (not against) what’s already in place. The right approach can help your team get more work done and ensure everyone is comfortable all year long. At The Severn Group, we’ve seen what happens when HVAC is an afterthought. This guide can make sure it doesn’t happen to you.

Large commercial buildings often experience hot and cold spots, negative pressure areas, and other abnormalities that make certain areas uncomfortable. Installing a high-quality HVAC system and scheduling regular maintenance services can help mitigate these issues. However, commercial systems also require load balancing. Load balancing is a crucial but often overlooked factor in maintaining indoor comfort. It can address temperature inconsistencies in your commercial building and reduce energy consumption. Ensuring balanced airflow and pressure will also extend the life of your HVAC system. Here’s everything you need to know.

As a commercial property owner, it’s vital that you understand HVAC efficiency ratings. After all, heating and cooling your commercial space represents one of your largest operating expenses. Familiarizing yourself with these metrics is especially important if you are shopping for a new heating and cooling system or preparing to retrofit your existing HVAC equipment. With that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about HVAC efficiency ratings.

As a facility manager, you know that the efficiency of your heating and cooling equipment has a direct impact on operational costs and productivity. But have you ever considered how the building envelope impacts HVAC performance? Key components of the building envelope affect the efficiency of your heating and cooling system. Learn how a well-designed building envelope can reduce the load on your equipment and lower energy costs.