Indoor Air Quality

Why Is Indoor Air Quality Important?

When dealing with indoor air quality, it’s important to understand that a closed air system is more likely to contain microbes that can adversely affect occupants’ health. These microbes can range from the common cold germs to more severe diseases or viruses, such as COVID-19. It can also include mold and mildew, which can lead to serious health complications if left unchecked. Even traces of lead and asbestos can be found in the air of older homes and businesses.

If left untreated, low-quality air can result in a host of health problems, including the following.

The quality of the air in indoor spaces has never been a more critical issue. At Maven Construction Group, we can test air quality and provide a multi-phase solution for cleaning it up. Our protocols meet all indoor air quality standards, including those outlined in the Federal Funding Guidelines, Economic Relief (CARES) Act, current state and local regulations, and other federal guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). When you work with us, you can trust that you’re in good hands!

Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Once we have established an air quality profile for each room, we can implement custom solutions to increase indoor air quality. We have the most extensive inventory of negative air machines and air scrubbers in North Florida and can install these units on either a temporary or permanent basis.

Perfect for businesses and schools, the OptiClean Air Scrubber was designed for medical facilities and is an efficient way to show your business’ commitment to air quality. The benefits of OptiClean include the following.

• Rapid deployment. Just roll it in and plug the cord into any outlet.
• High-efficiency HEPA filtration. 99.97% efficient long-life (~40,000 hours) removes airborne particles as small as 0.3 microns.
• Portable. Provides the flexibility to move the unit easily from room to room, and it can be operated vertically or horizontally.
• Supplements your existing system. Quickly reduces select airborne particles without replacing or modifying your installed HVAC equipment.
• Easy to calibrate. Air changes are easy to calculate on the basis of room size and desired air changes per hour.
• Exceeds ASHRAE’s school reopening recommendation that portable electric HEPA machines be introduced into each classroom and provides a minimum of two air changes per hour.*

*The long-life HEPA filter provides approximately 40,000 hours of operation, or 4 years, under normal operation and maintenance conditions.

An Air Quality Program Tailored To Your Needs

Your needs are unique. Our recommendations will be, too. At Maven Construction Group, we believe that indoor air quality solutions should be robust and unique to each client. As such, we break down our process into phases to provide the most comprehensive indoor air quality services.

While each client’s needs will be different, Phase I services can include the following.

• A physical inspection of all facilities
• An InstaScope air quality test in all buildings to establish the baseline, filtration protocols, and mold/moisture intrusion surveys
• A total airborne biology scan
• Mold and moisture intrusion inspection
• Recommendations for air filtration devices to remove legacy dust and other bio-aerosols from the air
• Rescan to establish the new baseline to define “normal” moving forward
• Building system improvements and upgrades to comply with CDC guidelines
• Written protocols for Phase II

Phase II adapts specific services for each client, which may include the following.

We understand that not all homes or businesses can perform a complete overhaul of their air handling system. To address this, we focus on increasing airflow, improving ventilation, and expanding air filtration.

We will work with you to develop an indoor air quality improvement program that includes correctly rated MERV filters in the HVAC system and portable high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters in enclosed spaces to reduce exposure to viruses. Our InstaScope tool will verify that filters are properly sized, properly placed, and doing their job.

Gainesville Indoor Air Quality Experts

Maven Construction Group is a licensed general contractor specializing in IAQ, including detecting microbes associated with viruses, bacteria, mold, and mildew. Maven also develops protocols for remediation, including cleaning, sanitization, air filtering, and heating, ventilating, and air conditioning (HVAC) improvements.

We work in partnership with our clients to provide a clean, safe environment for homeowners, employees, and students. All of our work is conducted with minimal impact on the day-to-day operations of your business. We also provide the necessary liability insurance and performance bonds required for the duration of every project.