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Commercial HVAC and building energy solutions for the DC metro area.

Boland is the leading commercial HVAC systems, services, and building energy solutions provider in the Washington DC metro area, with over 350 professionals and 150 field technicians. The company focuses on mechanical systems, controls, and decarbonization strategies for commercial buildings. On MarketScale, Boland shares technical insights on HVAC efficiency, smart building controls, and energy management for facility and operations teams.

9 episodes
Channel Brief·Boland · 9 episodes
Updated Apr 12, 2023

Building operations succeed through systems, compliance, and smart finance.

Boland teaches facility managers that better air quality, efficient equipment, and service discipline pay back through lower lifecycle costs and fewer emergencies. The proof is in contracted maintenance and modular design.

Boland argues that building owners and managers can improve indoor air quality and system reliability without overspending, provided they invest strategically in filtration, modern equipment, and service discipline. The channel anchors this belief in real operational trade-offs: HVAC replacement can run up to $10,000 per square foot, so choosing equipment like modular chillers that reduce space demand and physical complexity, and enforcing contractual compliance on maintenance, both cut total cost of ownership while sustaining performance.

Drawn from How to Get the Best Filtration With the Lowest… and 3 more

A service contract is a maintenance agreement with a client or customer to take care of their equipment.

Monica Lucas, Account Executive, Boland

By the numbers

$10,000 per sq ft

HVAC replacement cost range cited for buildings

360+

Boland Trane locations across United States and Canada

50

maximum indoor units supported by single VRF condenser

What the channel argues

InsightModular chillers reduce physical footprint and electrical complexity compared to separated units.
InsightContractual compliance on maintenance prevents emergency repairs and sustains equipment ROI.
DataVRF systems support up to 50 indoor units on one condenser, enabling flexible zone control.
InsightEffective maintenance programs deliver measurable ROI through preventive service discipline.
InsightDisplacement ventilation improves indoor environment quality beyond air quality alone.

What you'll learn

Modular chiller design reduces installation complexity and allows staged replacement without full system downtime.
Service contracts enforced on schedule prevent costlier emergency repairs and protect your building investment.
VRF systems can scale from single indoor units to 50-unit networks, adapting to diverse building layouts.
WELL Building Certification frames health and wellbeing as measurable building performance standards.

What to do about it

Evaluate your HVAC system's lifecycle cost, not just capital cost, when planning replacement or upgrade.
Establish and monitor service contract compliance to avoid emergency downtime and protect ROI.
Assess whether modular chillers or VRF systems fit your building's footprint and future flexibility needs.

Who and what shows up

Josh Howell

Commercial Territory Manager, Dynamic Air Quality Solutions

Interviewed on basics of indoor air quality and system revamping strategies.

Tom Lattomus

Controls Account Executive, Boland

Explained WELL Building Certification as a vehicle for owners and managers to advance building health and wellbeing standards.

Brad Snodgrass

Global Account Manager, Boland Trane

Detailed modular chiller benefits and how Boland validates upgrade decisions for customers.

Jason Lawrence

Ductless Technical Specialist, Boland Trane

Explained VRF systems, their scalability to 50 indoor units, and design application criteria.

Barry Shirey

Service Team Lead, Boland

Described the service team's focus on contract compliance through monthly, quarterly, and annual maintenance execution.

Questions this channel answers

Q

How can I improve indoor air quality without overspending on HVAC?

Choose filtration and equipment matched to your building's size and performance goals, and enforce service contracts to maximize system life. Boland recommends a consultative approach that fits recommendations to both building goals and budget.

How to Get the Best Filtration With the Lowest Life Cycl…
Q

What are the benefits of modular chillers over traditional separated units?

Modular chillers use one electrical connection point and factory controls for efficiency, take up less physical space, and allow staged replacement one unit at a time, avoiding full system downtime.

10 Minutes to a Better Build: Determine if Modular Chill…
Q

Why does service contract compliance matter?

Contracts enforced on schedule prevent emergency repairs and equipment failure. Building owners who maintain compliance avoid the cost spike of emergency service and extend equipment lifespan.

Contractual Compliance Sustains a Better Building
Q

When is VRF the right design choice for a building?

VRF is a split system with a condenser and multiple indoor units, scalable from one to up to 50 units. It suits buildings needing flexible zone heating and cooling without traditional ductwork.

EP 26: VRF Systems Provide Flexible Heating & Cooling Op…
Topics:Indoor air quality and filtrationModular chillers and cooling systemsHVAC service contracts and maintenanceVRF (Variable Refrigerant Flow) systemsWELL Building Certification
Themes:Lifecycle cost and total cost of ownership drive better HVAC decisionsContractual discipline and compliance sustain building systems and prevent emergenciesModular and flexible equipment design reduces space constraints and operational complexity

Industry context

The HVAC components market is projected to grow at 6.6% annually through 2033, driven by rising demand for energy efficiency and regulatory compliance in building systems.

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