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 […]
ST. LOUIS, MO – Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed a $1.8 million renovation of the Masonic Complex of Missouri in Columbia, MO. The project remedied erratic temperature swings and humidity issues in order to protect and preserve […]
ST. LOUIS, MO – Integrated Facility Services (IFS) has completed work on a $4.9 million HVAC renovation project for the Hannibal School District. IFS was a key part of a team of professionals assembled by the prime energy services contractor, […]
Net-Zero Energy (NZE) buildings are a fast growing trend around the country. At their simplest form, the total amount of energy used by a NZE building is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created. Renewable energy is a […]
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 […]
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set a maximum contaminant level (MCL) for metals in drinking water. Usually, the water treatment process can monitor and maintain these levels and prevent the levels of metals from becoming dangerous. Once the water […]
