Andrew Dixon
Username
Andrew Dixon
Proposer First Name
Andrew
Proposer Email
adixon@highmark.co
Proposer Last Name
Dixon
Boston 2021 Areas of Focus
Proposer Company/Organization
HIGHMARK | Building Efficiency
Proposed Session Description
Post COVID-19, healthy buildings are more important than ever to safeguard the safety and wellbeing of occupants. To ensure that indoor environments meet higher standards, the cleanliness of the building’s HVAC system is vital. Consequently, with effective and consistent HVAC service and maintenance, buildings can maintain clean and healthy indoor environments and operate efficiently and sustainably. This presentation will look at the four main reasons why HVAC service and maintenance are critical in the post-COVID-19 era, focusing on commercial and multifamily buildings.
Learning Objectives
Understand why effective and consistent HVAC service and maintenance are essential post COVID-19 for healthy buildings and occupants
Discuss how cleaning the HVAC has been updated in a post-COVID-19 environment
Explain what the key components of effective HVAC service and maintenance are in the post-COVD-19 era
Learn how effective HVAC service and maintenance can help stop the spread of COVID-19
Has this session been presented before?
No
Target Audiences Level of Expertise
Level 2 - Some prior knowledge helpful.
Recommended Length
60-minute session
Strongest Content Connection - Boston 2021
Reviewer 1
Simons, Mike
Proposal #
179
Committee Decision
Rejected
Presenters
Full Description
Although often overlooked, the condition of the HVAC system can be the most important factor in determining a building’s performance and health. If the HVAC system has not been maintained properly and consistently, the building’s indoor environment will suffer. This is especially true in the post-COVID-19 environment when the HVAC system plays a central role in combatting the spread of COVID-19. Optimal HVAC service and maintenance is of utmost importance in this new normal.