We are excited to announce the promotion of Tim Zacharias to President of Cougar USA! Tim has been with the company since 2007, having worked in various roles, most recently as Chief Operating Officer since 2017.
Green Stormwater Infrastructure article
Last August, the City of Houston’s Chief Recovery Office commissioned a one-year study to identify and recommend incentives to encourage the use of green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) in private land development, leading to economic, social, and environmental benefits as well as resilience.
Disaster Preparedness Planning for Hurricane Season
June 1st marks the beginning of Hurricane Season, and the NOAA predicts 2020 will be busier than average. While many property & facility managers are still working through the building operations changes required due to COVID-19, there are some additional measures to consider in preparation for potential heavy rains and flooding. The National Weather Service and FEMA have guidelines for the overall planning, so we will highlight a few items specific to water systems in commercial buildings.
Maintaining Water Quality in Under Occupied or Unoccupied Buildings
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed everything about our lives in the last sixty days. With the “Stay Home, Work Safe” orders and school closures, many commercial buildings are now under-occupied or completely unoccupied and may continue to be for months.
Guide to Reopening Buildings After COVID-19
Buildings that have been unoccupied or under-occupied for the last 30-60 days may have some water quality issues to address before opening back up. Here are some resources to help this transition as smooth as possible:
Cougar USA Customer Service during COVID-19 Outbreak
At this point, you have received multiple emails regarding companies’ response to COVID-19, so this will be a brief update on how Cougar USA can be of service moving forward. Our first priority is the safety of our employees, partners, and customers, and we will adapt to the changing situation to serve our customers the best we can.
5 Ways to Protect Your Building From City Water Disruptions
Water is the Life Blood of commercial buildings, used for consumption, comfort heating & cooling, and patient care & sterilization in Hospitals. Disruptions in the city water supply can cause major issues from building closures to damaged equipment. Here are some ways to protect your building before, during and after losing the city water supply.
Tip of the Week - Internal Features of Control Panels
In the week's tip we will show you some of the internal features of Cougar Systems Control Panels.
Tip of the Week - Alarm Settings Elite Level Panel
In this week's tip we will show you how to change the Alarm Settings on the Cougar Elite Level Control Panel.
