This report was prepared by Cimetrics and published in September 2020.  The discussion summarizes current recommendations in the U.S. from ASHRAE and the CDC related to air distribution systems, quantifies the financial impact, and demonstrates how building analytics can be used to facilitate decision-making and operational management. Parameters for shutdowns and re-openings are discussed, along with examples.
Key words: COVID-19, building re-opening, ASHRAE, building analytics