Do you have a building project? If yes, you should consider hiring a design-build contractor. In design-build, rather than the owner contracting with two separate individuals or teams, that is contractor and architect, he or she ties the architect contractually to the contractor. The owner then deals with one entity, that is, the Design-Build team.
It’s without a doubt that your HVAC equipment is one of the most precious and if anything, one of the expensive equipment in your facility. HVAC equipment are frequently used within a facility and they are helpful in improving the living and working conditions. This among many other reasons is why you need to ensure
Many air conditioners manufactured before 2015 use a refrigerant called R-22, more commonly known by its brand name, Freon. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reclassified R-22 as a Class II ozone depleting substance, and all air conditioners manufactured after 2015 must use more environmentally friendly refrigerants such as R-410A. By 2020 new
Whatever your line of business is, you have a variety of systems that help keep things running smoothly: HVAC for cool air in the summer and heat in the winter, plumbing for the bathrooms, electrical systems for lighting, and perhaps even some audio systems for intercoms or music. When all of these systems are running
Having your HVAC coils cleaned regularly in a year can have a positive effect on the quality of air in your house. Most people seem to not believe in having a professional come and clean the coils, but it is essential to ensure that the cleaning is done by an expert to avoid damage on
It is imperative for restaurants in the Bay Area to have good, clean, fresh air if they want to be a success. When customers come in to dine, they expect to be able to relax in a comfortable and inviting environment. Your air conditioning system and filter can play a big role in the overall
Proper heating is essential for the indoor environment of your office. However, many challenges are associated with installing heating systems in an office such as cost and control of the systems. Smart thermostats have come to eliminate these concerns as well as improve the efficiency of heating systems in the office place. A smart thermostat
The industrial air handler is an integral part of most industrial HVAC systems. Also known as an air handling unit, this device is responsible for the circulation and regulation of air through the HVAC system. Particularly because of its importance to the overall system, you may be curious about how your HVAC system’s air handler
Are you in charge of a new building project? Or are you perhaps in charge of maintaining a facility, such as a college campus or a business park? If any of these descriptions fit you, then you probably know all about checklists. Maintaining almost any facility requires some sort of checklist, whether it be general
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 19.1 million U.S. citizens suffer hay and respiratory system diseases fever caused by poor indoor quality annually. Typical allergy-related illnesses linked to indoor air quality include sneezing, itchy eyes, scratching of the skin, runny noses, stuffy nose, wheezing, and sniffles. When you live in a house
