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3 Best Practices to Effectively Maintain Commercial HVAC & Plumbing Equipment

By Kelly Patterson on April 15, 2016

Sometimes, maintenance can really be a pain. But, the alternative to maintenance is often broken, damaged or dirty equipment that can wreak havoc on...

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3 Reasons You Might Need a Water Expert for Your Industrial Process

By Joe Britt, PE on March 17, 2016

I have lived in North Carolina all of my life. Yet, as a relatively new resident of the Triad area, I am continually amazed at the number of...

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A Low Cost Method for Adding Hydronic Heating to Building Upfit and Renovation Projects

By Joe Britt, PE on February 17, 2016

Recently, a facility engineer friend of mine was telling me about a project of his. The industrial company he worked for sold their building to...

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Pump Talk: 4 Benefits of Laser Pump Alignment

By Sarah Lazo on February 11, 2016

According to an article in Flow Control, up to 50% of the costs from breakdowns of rotating machinery are directly related to misalignment. A...

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5 Ways to Reduce the Risk of a Legionella Outbreak in Your HVAC Systems

By Kelly Patterson on February 3, 2016

The CDC estimates that anywhere from 8,000 to 18,000 people need hospital care each year due to Legionnaire’s disease. Most people affected by the...

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2016 Conferences for Commercial Building Owners

By Kelly Patterson on January 15, 2016

Sometimes, we all forget how important and rejuvenating it can be to connect with others who walk in our shoes. No matter how experienced you are,...

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It's the Coldest Day of the Year: Is Your Boiler System at Full Capacity?

By Joe Britt, PE on January 12, 2016

I’ve been in the commercial HVAC rep business for over 15 years now and have helped many people design and select boiler systems for their buildings....