Keep your cool this summer!
For some, the prospect of a tropical August is great news – ice creams, barbeques and lashings of cold drinks – maybe even the odd libation from time to time if that’s your poison. And if you have the kids off this summer, then the reliance on the libations may become more apparent as you look to cope with the heat and intensity of keeping them happy for six weeks.
If it helps, there are about 1,930,000,000 results on Google relating to ‘how to survive the 6 weeks holidays’ so you aren’t alone!
Often life and work imitate each other, and just as some of the survival tips below can apply to the kids, they apply to the facility you manage too…
- Plan and prepare…
- Use your time wisely…
- Expect the unexpected…
- You don’t need to spend a fortune…
- Share the load…
- Drop the guilt…
Heat and humidity can impact buildings in all kinds of ways. Inhabitants comfort, health, and productivity can diminish, as can the optimum functionality of equipment and machinery. As part of our commitment to delivering healthier buildings we have identified some common heat and humidity-related issues facilities managers may face this summer.
Uncomfortable Indoor Conditions: High temperatures and humidity can lead to uncomfortable indoor environments, potentially resulting in complaints, reduced productivity, and perhaps even health issues like heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Our range of air conditioning and air quality units can be deployed to create the optimum working environment in high risk zones: https://www.edge-equipmenthire.co.uk/products/hire/air-quality/
Condensation and Moisture Damage: Excess humidity can cause condensation on windows, walls, and other surfaces, leading to mould growth, water damage, and deterioration of building materials. Our range of dehumidification equipment effectively and efficiently mitigates the risk, ensuring any damage is minimised or completely negated: https://www.edge-equipmenthire.co.uk/products/hire/dehumidifiers/
Equipment Malfunction: High temperatures can lead to the overheating of electrical or HVAC equipment, leading to breakdowns, business interruption and expensive repairs. Our monitoring systems, together with our range of air conditioning and air quality units can prevent and mitigate such risks: https://www.edge-equipmenthire.co.uk/products/hire/detection-monitoring/
Energy Costs: High heat and humidity levels can put a strain on cooling systems, leading to increased energy consumption and utility costs. Our fleet of equipment has been selected based on its ability to deliver optimum performance while minimising power consumption and impact on the environment. In addition, every piece of equipment undergoes a rigorous post hire maintenance programme and is thoroughly inspected prior to re-hire to ensure a consistent performance level.
HVAC System Performance Issues: High humidity levels can strain HVAC systems, affecting their performance and leading to potential failures. By utilising a combination of remote monitoring equipment and air conditioning/air quality units, the HVAC system can be managed and maintained without disruption to the ambient air temperature or humidity.
The heat is going to be on in all kinds of ways this summer. Hot nights can mean poor sleep, school holidays mean kids are even more demanding and sticky days can create real disruption to business operations.
Here at Edge, we pride ourselves in the fact that all our people are experienced and empathetic – helping you address the business challenges you face day to day. We don’t run a holiday club or offer babysitting though, sorry 😉
To find out how we can support you with modern, cutting-edge air management equipment for rental please contact Simon Darby on 07415 158625 or email simon.darby@edge-equipmenthire.co.uk.
Alternatively, our national hire-desk is available on 01527 390662 or at hiredesk@edge-equipmenthire.co.uk.
