Energy Efficient Building Systems
As the world becomes more conscious of the environmental impact of human activity, the need for energy-efficient building systems has become increasingly urgent. Energy-efficient buildings offer numerous benefits, including reduced energy costs, improved indoor air quality, and a reduced carbon footprint. Among the cities leading the way in this area is New York, where the […]
Motili Help Center
The Help Center released by Motili will assist you in quickly and efficiently using the Motili Contractor Platform and the Motili Mobile App. You’ll find instructions and tips for accepting a Motili job, uploading photos of the work you perform, ordering parts and equipment, submitting the Work Order, getting paid promptly, and troubleshooting. The Motili […]
Multifamily Property Management Techniques
Over the past few decades, the multifamily housing market has experienced many changes, from tenant demographics to new technologies. As millennials become the majority of the rental market, the demand for multifamily housing is more significant than for single-family. In addition, as millennials value the flexibility of renting versus buying, multifamily property managers and leasing […]
HVAC Technology Energy Efficiency
According to the DOE (United States Department of Energy), heating and cooling account for about half of the average home’s energy usage. One way to cut these costs is by having a high-performance HVAC technology energy efficiency heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system. “What is known as HVAC Technology Energy Efficiency goes far beyond […]
HVAC Environmental Impact
It is not common for homeowners to know how energy-intensive their heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems can be. Yet, on average, HVAC systems account for 39 percent of all electricity used in commercial and family buildings. According to the U.S. Department of Energy, upwards of 30 percent of HVAC costs are lost to waste. […]
HVAC Industry Trends and The Emerging Technology in The Self-Storage Industry
On the surface, the storage industry isn’t one that many would consider very technologically adept. Self-storage and warehousing are somewhat straightforward – a lot, empty buildings, locks, and electricity are all that are needed for success, right? Owners and operators involved in the storage business may tell you otherwise. A successful self-storage business needs marketing, […]
2020 Trends in HVAC Technology
As climate change remains a hot topic around the world, the HVAC industry is taking a hard look at itself. After all, HVAC technology hasn’t always been designed with the environment in mind. A variety of trends have been shaping the HVAC industry in recent years, designed to make systems not only more efficient, but […]
Motili Releases MACI PropTech Tool
Just in time for the 2019 OpTech show, Motili unveiled a new proprietary property technology tool, for multi-family and commercial property owners and operators. The new tool, called the Mobile Asset Condition Index, or MACI, was developed to provide institutional multi-family and commercial property owners and operators with a clear view of their HVAC systems. […]
Freon HVAC Systems – is it Time to Replace Yours?
New sales of freon, or HCFC-22 / R-22 refrigerant, will be prohibited in the United States in 2020. Beginning next year, only recycled R-22 refrigerant will be available to service existing air conditioners. Most air conditioning units that are older than a decade utilize R-22. This is an emerging challenge that no multi-family, single-family or […]
5 Signs It’s Time to Replace Your HVAC System
We live in an age when tenants simply expect indoor climate control, therefore HVAC systems are some of the best improvements a property owner or operator can make. Therefore, it’s integral that we get the most out of these systems and use them as long as we can. Still, no matter how well-maintained, every HVAC […]
