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

Braves Sign ABM for Truist Park

BSM Staff | 06.17.26

NEW YORK -- ABM, a provider of facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions, has signed a new multi-year partnership with the Atlanta Braves to provide janitorial services at Truist Park, its 10th Major League Baseball partnership and its first Sports & Entertainment client in Atlanta.

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Stickel Relies on Triad During Veritiv Buyout

BSM Staff | 06.17.26

NEW YORK -- Triad Securities Corp., a brokerage firm, served as exclusive financial advisor to Stickel Packaging Supply, a janitorial distributor in Lakewood, NJ, on its sale to Veritiv Operating Company, a global provider of specialty packaging solutions.

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Imperial Dade Completes Buy of Enterprise Paper

BSM Staff | 06.17.26

MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- Imperial Dade Canada, a distributor of food service packaging, janitorial supplies, industrial products, and facility solutions, has completed its acquisition of Enterprise Paper Holdings, Ltd.

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Mantis Perform Elevates Data for FM Decisions

BSM Staff | 06.16.26

HOUSTON -- Mantis Innovation, a facility performance and energy efficiency consultant, has launched its next‑generation Perform platform, advancing how organizations understand, prioritize, and act on facility and energy data across their portfolios.

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IKO Breaks Ground on $45M XPS Facility

BSM Staff | 06.16.26

BRANFORD, ON -- IKO, a provider of roofing, waterproofing and insulation for residential and commercial markets, has officially broken ground on its new extruded polystyrene (XPS) insulation manufacturing facility in Brantford, Ontario.

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In Growth Mode CCS Enters Ohio, its 14th State

BSM Staff | 06.15.26

DENVER -- CCS Facility Services, a provider of janitorial and facility engineering solutions, has entered the Ohio market, its fourteenth state, further accelerating the company’s national reach.

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