Reducing Energy Costs from HVAC Equipment Heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning (HVAC) units require a considerable amount of energy to maintain the climate of a building. EPA studies have shown HVAC operations typically account for 40-60 percent of a commercial building’s […]
Integrated Facility Services is proud to be a supporter of the Saint Louis Community for over 50 years. With the hardships that have hit our area, we find it important to continue our support of our community, now more than […]
The Director of Public Health in St. Louis County has issued a set of guidelines for Social Distancing and Re-Opening of businesses effective on Monday 5/18/2020. The details of this order can be found on St. Louis County’s website. The […]
To Our Valued Customer: First, I would like to thank you for being a loyal customer of Integrated Facility Services. Second and most important, we at IFS hope that you, your family, and your employees are safe and healthy during […]
Legionella Illustration Source: CDC St. Louis-based Integrated Facility Services is sampling buildings throughout St. Louis for Legionella bacteria ST. LOUIS, MO — Recent building closures during the COVID-19 pandemic have created a prime environment for the spread of the Legionella […]
The COVID-19 pandemic has raised concerns for many building owners regarding the spread of the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen, particularly with their mechanical systems. Being that the pathogen is known to spread through airborne means, owners have expressed concerns in regards to […]
ATLANTA (April 20, 2020) – ASHRAE has published two statements to define guidance on managing the spread of SARS–CoV–2, the virus that causes COVID-19 disease (Coronavirus) with respect to the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems in buildings. “In light […]
Our Service Technicians recently completed Emergency Triage spaces for Mercy Jefferson in Crystal City. Featuring full heating and cooling capabilities, along with HEPA Filters and Negative Pressure balancing, these spaces are designed to protect the health and safety of employees […]
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: COVID-19 Preventative Measures March 19, 2020 In consideration of the continued spread of COVID-19, Integrated Facility Services (IFS) would like to outline our procedures to reassure our customers of the steps that we are taking to prevent the […]
In today’s blog, we’ll be taking a look at another potential risk to your facility’s water quality and the occupants that rely on it. Legionella is pathogenic bacteria that live in water. While it is a common bacterium, it is […]
