Case Study: Colliers International prevents pipe freezes with Enertiv’s Freeze Watch

How Data Helped Colliers International Avoid Pipe Freezes

Colliers International, which manages a portfolio of New York City buildings for Williams Equities, needed a better way to protect plumbing systems from freezing during harsh winter weather. To avoid costly pipe bursts and maintain tenant comfort, the team had been relying on overtime labor and overnight monitoring. Enertiv provided the technology support for a more efficient approach.

Working with Colliers International, Enertiv deployed a customized “Freeze Watch” sensor package with dozens of wireless temperature sensors placed around critical plumbing areas. The system sent SMS and email alerts when temperatures dropped below thresholds, helping avert 18 potential incidents in the first month alone while reducing overtime costs and freeing operators for higher-value work.

Colliers International

Luis Iglesias

Managing Director