Improving indoor air quality has become a top priority for commercial building owners, engineers, and facility managers. From protecting occupant health to supporting productivity and meeting evolving wellness expectations, air filtration within air handling units is now recognized as a core component of modern building performance—not an optional upgrade. Air handling units play a central […]
Maintaining precise, reliable airflow monitoring is one of the most important responsibilities in modern commercial HVAC system design. Whether it’s a hospital isolation room, a research lab, a data center, or a high-rise office tower, accurate airflow is essential for delivering safe ventilation, stable pressurization, and consistent comfort. But airflow isn’t just about comfort or […]
Managing commercial building HVAC systems is one of the highest ongoing costs for property owners and facility teams. Between energy usage, maintenance schedules, and tenant comfort expectations, even small inefficiencies can lead to thousands of dollars in unnecessary spending every year. The good news? You don’t have to replace all your HVAC systems to start […]
Choosing the right commercial HVAC units has always been a balancing act—meeting code requirements, improving occupant comfort, and keeping operating costs under control. But by 2026, engineering decisions will look very different. Sustainability expectations are rising, refrigerants are changing, and system performance is increasingly tied to energy efficiency, digital controls, and long-term lifecycle value. With […]
Joe Kalina – Introduction My name is Joe Kalina. I work for Gilbar. I’m a sales engineer. I focus on working with engineers, contractors, developers and owners. I work a lot on the engineering side to design systems, select equipment, and think outside the box to develop new equipment, especially for […]