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Why Construction Firms Should Collaborate With HVAC Specialists for Better Project Outcomes

Why Construction Firms Should Collaborate With HVAC Specialists for Better Project Outcomes

The Global Status Report for Buildings and Construction indicates that heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and their corresponding installations are responsible for consuming over 65% of the total energy in buildings globally, which is a clear indication of the significance of these systems in the performance and efficiency of buildings. The percentage is relevant to the construction companies...

Why Construction Firms Need a Commercial HVAC Contractor on the Project Team

Why Construction Firms Need a Commercial HVAC Contractor on the Project Team

A new study by McKinsey Global Institute reported that major construction projects usually need 20% more time to finish and are up to 80% over budget, mainly because of the lack of proper coordination among different sub-trades. In the Philippines construction industry, this finding is really a close issue. Tight schedules, complicated building systems, and high material costs are making...

The Q4 Energy-Saving Checklist: HVAC, Solar & BEM Tasks for PH Facility Managers

The Q4 Energy-Saving Checklist: HVAC, Solar & BEM Tasks for PH Facility Managers

The International Energy Agency reports that buildings consume nearly 30% of the world’s final energy, and that cooling systems are one of the fastest-growing energy loads in the world. This is a reality that facility managers in the Philippines know very well. They experience constant pressure on energy systems due to high ambient temperatures, rising electricity rates, and long operating...

The Aircon Ducting Mistake That’s Costing Your Building 30% More on Energy

The Aircon Ducting Mistake That’s Costing Your Building 30% More on Energy

Based on the report from the International Energy Agency, cooling systems are responsible for around 20% of the total electricity consumption in buildings globally, and the demand has been further raised due to the inefficiency in system design and air distribution. In the case of the Philippines commercial buildings, this number is an indicator of an expensive fact. The cooling...

Cut Your Meralco Bill by 50%: The Commercial Solar Installation ROI Guide

Cut Your Meralco Bill by 50%: The Commercial Solar Installation ROI Guide

Electricity costs are still the largest and least predictable among the operating expenses of commercial facilities worldwide. The World Bank also adds that the demand for electricity, together with the fluctuations in tariffs, are financial problems that constantly haunt businesses of the developing countries, mainly Southeast Asia, where the situation is very bad for the Filipino businessmen. Meralco rates are...

Cooling as a Service vs. Traditional AC: The Future of Energy Management for PH Factories

Cooling as a Service vs. Traditional AC: The Future of Energy Management for PH Factories

The International Energy Agency reports that the demand for cooling is increasing so fast that it has become a significant factor in global energy consumption. This is particularly true in countries with hot climates like the Philippines, where cooling loads in factories are heavy because of high temperatures and long production hours. In the case of energy consumption, it is...

Energy-Saving Aircon Tips for Hot Philippine Summers

Energy-Saving Aircon Tips for Hot Philippine Summers

The temperature during the summers in the Philippines is increasing annually. The World Meteorological Organisation reported that 2024 was the hottest year in recorded history, while PAGASA has verified that 2024 was one of the hottest years in the Philippines since records were first collected. The demand for electricity, particularly for air conditioning, increases with temperature rises, and thus,...

Cooling as a Service (CaaS): How Filipino Businesses Reduce OPEX With Smart Cooling Solutions

Cooling as a Service (CaaS): How Filipino Businesses Reduce OPEX With Smart Cooling Solutions

A consistent upward trend exists in OPEX in the PH and applies to businesses or organisations relying solely on cooling systems for their operation. The local market for HVAC services in the Philippines is projected to grow to USD 1.65 billion by 2025 due to rising demand for HVAC services from Commercial facilities, including Shopping Centres, Hospitals, Office Buildings,...

Energy Audit & Energy-Saving Tips for Air Conditioning in Philippine Offices

Energy Audit & Energy-Saving Tips for Air Conditioning in Philippine Offices

Rising Energy Costs in Philippine Workspaces Are you noticing that your electric bill at your office keeps going up every month? You're not by yourself. Across Metro Manila and the Philippines in general, thousands of pesos are wasted each month on inefficient commercial air conditioning systems by many businesses. Due to the warm climate in tropical regions, HVAC systems account for...

The Hidden Costs of Poor Aircon Ducting in PH Commercial Buildings

The Hidden Costs of Poor Aircon Ducting in PH Commercial Buildings

In the Philippines, Cooling costs are rising quickly. For Commercial & Manufacturing, Cooling Costs are Rising Faster. Electricity Demand was significantly higher during the 2024 Heat Wave months. Driven primarily by high user demand for Air Conditioning Units. If you’ve noticed that your Cooling Bills have increased or your Air Conditioning Systems have run longer than usual, Poor Ducting could...