Tag: Building Automation System

Faces of Facilities: Melissa Grimes from ESFM

By Joe Bebon, Editor Aug 26, 2024 Faces of Facilities

Updated: Aug 28, 2024

Melissa Grimes serves as a regional vice president at ESFM, the corporate facilities management division of Compass Group USA. In her role, she supports life science pharmaceuticals accounts with over 25 campuses across North America totaling more than 100 buildings. According to Grimes, her most important responsibility is contributing to the success of her team […]

3 Springtime Tips for Energy Efficiency in HVAC

By Gary Williams, ESFM May 2, 2024 Energy Management and Lighting

Updated: May 2, 2024

As life outside gets greener, spring is also a good reminder of the importance of green practices in facilities. HVAC systems use 40-50% of a commercial building’s energy, translating to high energy usage and significant greenhouse gas emissions. However, this also presents ample opportunity to find efficiencies. Balancing occupant comfort with sustainability is not always […]