Legionella bacterium is a unicellular microorganism that causes infections and diseases in both humans and animals. In humans, these bacteria cause the pneumonia-type Legionnaires’ disease as well as a more mild flu-like illness known as Pontiac fever. This bacteria, and a host of others, give building managers much cause for concern, however, facility Legionella testing […]

04 Apr 2022

  When times get tight, preventive maintenance seems like a pipe dream. For cash-strapped school districts, school deferred maintenance becomes the status quo. However, the dangers posed by the ongoing pandemic force many administrators to confront the aging mechanical system in their buildings. The good news is the billions of dollars available from the federal […]

The COVID-19 pandemic closed K-12 schools across the country. Students and teachers, as well as parents, had to adapt to remote learning. Educators did the best they could with the resources available, but there is no substitute for in-person learning. The pandemic is not over, however, but schools have reopened. Some schools enforce social distancing […]

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues its hold on world health, the emergence of fungal infections has the scientific and medical communities concerned. Pulmonary Aspergillosis is chief among them. At Pure Air Control Services, we cautioned building managers about the dangers of this infection long before the SARS-CoV-2 outbreak occurred. In fact, we talked about the […]

Given what we know about the aerosol transmission of the COVID-19 virus, indoor air quality has never been more important. As a result, a building’s HVAC system remains an essential part of creating and maintaining healthy indoor air. You can think of an HVAC system as the lungs of the building only in reverse. The […]

08 Feb 2021

ASHRAE has worked hard over the past year to keep up with the latest science and technology surrounding the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Their advice on HVAC preparations for reopening is important. Facilities directors who encourage their engineers to brush up on these ASHRAE recommendations face an easier time than those who don’t. HVAC Preparation for Reopening […]

01 Jun 2017

Up to $500 signing Bonus available to qualified applicants Tampa, FL – Did you know that people spend 90% of their time indoors, and that 1 out of every 4 buildings in U.S. can be classified as sick? Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has become an important issue with its correlation to both public health and energy efficiency. […]

07 Oct 2016

Indoor Allergens Exposure and Sensitization October 7, Tampa, FL – In recent years, awareness about the issues related to indoor allergens have become more prevalent and challenging. This can be attributed to changes in lifestyles, more information readily available online and even the building designs themselves. These allergens can not only induce medical symptoms such as […]

Tampa, FL , September 21, 2016 — From office buildings to schools and hotels to hospitals, building sciences and indoor air quality is essential to occupant health and productivity. An October 2015 COGFX Study from The Department of Environmental Health, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that we spend 90% of our time indoors. […]