How To Use LogCheck Without An Internet Connection
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...
Maybe You Don’t Have A Staff Problem, You Have a System Problem
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...
Gov. Cuomo Announces New Cooling Tower Regulations In Wake Of Legionnaires’ Outbreak
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...
What Your BMS Isn’t Telling You
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...
Introducing the New LogCheck Email Reports
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 Section near the top...
Legionnaires’ Disease Strikes NYC: How To Protect Your Buildings From Legionella
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....
Eating Our Own Dog Food
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...
FDNY Now Accepts Digital Logs For Inspection Records
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...
You Have To Respect Your “Boots In Your Building”
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 Progress" is the third...
Shawn’s Tip Of The Week: Add Mins And Maxes To Any Numeric Log
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...