Steam systems have the reputation of being the “bad boy” of the industry and I believe it may be unfounded. Many will suggest replacing the steam system with a new system but it may be fiscally unrealistic to do so.
With the traumatic impact of outsourcing jobs and production, especially by America’s manufacturing giants, it may come as a surprise to many that the United States is still the world’s No.1 generator of manufactured goods production at $1.8 trillion annually.
Here in New York City ductless split heat pumps are more and more popular because there is no space for ducts in old buildings or new expensive real estate.
Sorting out which controls do what.When looking at a commercial boiler, I notice many controls are mounted on and around it. It reminds me of a Christmas tree with ornaments hanging from it. The function and duty of these controls are sometimes confusing.
2013 construction industry apprehensive as Obama II beckons. With the second Obama presidency secured for four more years, the construction industry, specifically the depressed housing sector, is taking a wait-and-watch attitude before projecting definitive commitments for 2013 growth potential.
Sustainable features benefit remote Alaska prison.The mechanical system for the facility is designed to meet three main requirements: uninterrupted year-round service, super-efficient performance and full tamper resistance.
Walgreens’ HQ in suburban Chicago realized major savings after installing four condensing boilers in one of its mechanical rooms on the expansive corporate campus. Pictured here is Emcor Team Mechanical VP of Engineering Cindy Stelzer, P.E. Her company was the MEP engineering firm of record on the project.