by Bradley Short | Sep 17, 2015 | LogCheck Features
Many people assume that you have to be connected to the internet for LogCheck to work. Not true! Our digital facility inspection app works great offline. You can use your digital logbook anywhere your work takes you. Building maintenance staff don’t spend all day...
by Bradley Short | Aug 27, 2015 | Company Info
After listening to episode 561 on This American Life, “NUMMI,” and reading Cultural Transformation at NUMMI (New United Motor Manufacturing Incorporated), I noticed a lot of similarities to my recent post, You Have To Respect Your Boots In The Boiler Room. These...
by Bradley Short | Aug 19, 2015 | Safety
This week, Governor Cuomo announced emergency regulations in response to the legionnaires’ disease outbreak in the South Bronx that left 12 dead and over 100 sick. The new regulations apply to every building in New York State with a cooling tower, and its reach is...
by Bradley Short | Aug 13, 2015 | Technology
There is no doubt that BMS (building management systems) or BAS (building automation systems) benefit the building industry. They increase staff productivity, help keep occupants comfortable, and provide better remote access capabilities. For building owners who see...
by Steve Gianaca | Aug 11, 2015 | LogCheck Features
Starting soon, you’ll notice that your LogCheck email reports have a new look. The updated reports will list the same information as before, but in a new, easier-to-read format. Below, you’ll find a quick introduction to the new format. A Metrics...
by Bradley Short | Aug 6, 2015 | Safety
As of this posting, NYC health officials have confirmed nearly a hundred infections in a legionella outbreak that has already claimed ten lives in the Bronx this summer. This outbreak appears to be linked to cooling towers in 5 buildings located in the South Bronx....
by Bradley Short | Jul 29, 2015 | Company Info
Just after 2 a.m. on Sunday morning, members of the LogCheck DevOps team (that’s Development + Operations) received an automated text message with a warning that our database server was running low on disk space. It was unpleasant news, but fortunately, not...
by Bradley Short | Jul 23, 2015 | Routine Inspections
According to a memo from July 2013, the FDNY now allows engineers and building managers to maintain digital records of their fire alarm system inspections. Not only do they say that it’s legal to use new technology to document inspections, tests, and maintenance of...
by Bradley Short | Jul 20, 2015 | Company Info
In 1999 I worked for Mobil Oil and sailed as a Third Assistant Engineer on board the American Progress. “American Progress” was built in 1997, by Newport News SB. The 46,000-ton deadweight vessel transports gasoline and distillates. “American...
by Bradley Short | Jun 23, 2015 | Tip Of The Week
If you were to take your body temperature right now, it would probably read within 1 degree of 98.6°F. If not, it’s time to go to the doctor. A temperature reading outside of your body’s normal operating range is usually an indicator of some sort of other problem. The...