by Bradley Short | Mar 2, 2016 | Routine Inspections
A logbook isn’t just a place to save information from routine building and equipment inspections; it’s a very specialized checklist that shows what needs to be done to run your building. While you may know your regular inspection routine inside and out, setting up...
by Bradley Short | Feb 25, 2016 | Safety
Last August, at the height of New York City’s largest legionella outbreak in history, Governor Cuomo enacted a number of regulations that any building with a cooling tower is required to comply with. Some of those regulations went into effect immediately, while others...
by Bradley Short | Jan 21, 2016 | Routine Inspections
A steam boiler is a large capital investment that should last a very long time. Properly maintained, a Scotch marine boiler will easily last 20 or 30 years. Neglect or improper operation, however, can dramatically reduce the life of your investment. Over at...
by Bradley Short | Dec 18, 2015 | Preventative Maintenance
Last month, the Decatur City Council received the unwelcome news that their seven city fire stations were in need of massive repairs, expected to cost between $5 million and $8 million. Firefighters had been aware of these issues for years, but a lack of action from...
by Bradley Short | Dec 2, 2015 | Routine Inspections
A multi-million-dollar oil fraud scheme involving at least 9 companies in New York City made headlines last month when it exposed rampant corruption in the heating oil industry. An investigation found that oil vendors routinely overcharged buildings for fuel...
by Bradley Short | Nov 16, 2015 | Preventative Maintenance
Is there a solution? LogCheck’s Annmarie Bhola and Mike Brown will address these questions and more at the New York Chapter Association of Energy Engineers November meeting on Tuesday, November 17th in New York City. We encourage anyone in the NYC area to join us as...
by Bradley Short | Nov 6, 2015 | LogCheck Features, Routine Inspections
Does this sound familiar? You walk into your building, ready to make sure it is operating to perfection (as you do everyday). You grab a blank rounds sheet, or print one out, and attach it to your clipboard. You grab your coffee and head down to the basement to do the...
by Bradley Short | Oct 30, 2015 | Energy Efficiency
Here at LogCheck, we’re excited to see our clients constantly improving processes and expanding their skillsets. Continually learning new skills is one of the best things that operators, engineers, or maintenance professionals of any kind can do for both their...
by Bradley Short | Oct 14, 2015 | Safety
We rely on first responders to take care of us when emergency situations develop. But what about the people who work to prevent problems from happening in the first place? In facility management, operators and engineers are the “Zeroth Responders” who hold the key to...
by Bradley Short | Oct 7, 2015 | Energy Efficiency
In much of the country, cooler fall temperatures are finally here. Like we said a few months ago, the “shoulder months” of spring and fall hold your best opportunities for energy savings. In fact, these crucial months will likely make or break your energy budget. Will...
