Healthcare Construction & Operations
As indoor air quality continues to be a major concern for health care facilities, HealthCare + Construction Operations News spoke with George Donaldson, HVAC Lead Instructor for Coyne College in Chicago, about the key issues to consider when installing an HVAC system at a health care facility.
For today’s mission critical hospitals, in which 24/7/365 efficient systems operation is imperative, commissioning life safety, emergency power, mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems are particularly crucial.
Few systems are as critical to hospital operation and patient comfort as HVAC systems, which are driven by various rotating machines and components including blowers, fans, electric motors, belt drives and bearings.