June 2026

Inside the June Issue

 

 

Installation and Integration
Inverter-Driven Technology and HVAC Performance

As multifamily development continues to prioritize space efficiency and higherdensity layouts, HVAC system design is becoming a critical factor in overall project value.

Today’s air handling units are engineered for early-stage specification, enabling engineers to incorporate space-saving HVAC design into project plans from the outset. Installed within the ceiling, the system shifts HVAC equipment out of the occupied living space while maintaining ducted heating and cooling performance.

An ultra low-profile design helps accommodate ceiling space constraints and existing building systems, including ductwork and fire protection layouts.

This configuration eliminates the need for a dedicated mechanical closet, and keeps equipment concealed from primary living areas. The system combines a low-profile, ceiling-mounted design with inverter-driven heat pump performance and optional auxiliary heat capability, providing engineers and developers with a practical solution for buildings where space is at a premium. Full story »

 

 

Water Management Plan
Control Legionella in Potable Water Systems

Understanding potable water system design components is critical for Legionella control.

Use a comprehensive water management plan to layer a series of complementary control measures to protect occupants and visitors from exposure to Legionella. Full story »

 

today's news

AECOM Named to Modernize DHS Infrastructure

BSM Staff | 06.08.26

DALLAS -- AECOM, a professional services firm, will continue to providing architecture and engineering (A/E) services to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for its critical infrastructure modernization initiatives.

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McCormick Place Earns CIMS GB+S with Honors

BSM Staff | 06.08.26

ROSEMONT, IL -- McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America, has become the first facility to achieve CIMS Green Building + Sustainability Certification with Honors from ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions.

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Italian Style: Stonhard Grows with Buy of PAVA

BSM Staff | 06.05.26

MAPLE SHADE, NJ -- Stonhard, a provider high-performance, seamless flooring, wall, and lining systems, has acquired PAVA, an Italian manufacturer recognized for its innovative resin-based flooring and coating technologies.

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ISSA Enlists in Smart Building Bootcamp for FM

BSM Staff | 06.05.26

ROSEMONT, IL -- As buildings become increasingly digitized, connected, and data-driven, ISSA, The Association for Cleaning and Facility Solutions, has formed a collaboration with Smart Building Bootcamp, an education provider focused on smart buildings, digital real estate, and emerging technologies in the built environment.

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Senate Bill Would Codify EPA’s Safer Choice

BSM Staff | 06.04.26

WASHINGTON -- ISSA, The Association for Cleaning & Facility Solutions, is supporting the introduction of the bipartisan Safer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026, which would formally authorize the EPA’s Safer Choice Program.

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