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BSL conversions: A cost-efficient method to support high-containment research

BDC Network

Mike Moreland and Ross Ferries Laboratories Contractors Designers Designers / Specifiers / Landscape Architects Engineers Facility Managers Architects Building Owners When the COVID-19 pandemic arrived in the United States in 2020, the American research community experienced a sudden spike in funding.

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Queens Chamber of Commerce Honors Nichiren Shoshu Temple Upgrade

CCR Magazine

New HVAC, electrical systems and structural steel framing were installed. There was a pause in work mandated by state and local authorities between March 30, 2020, and June 8, 2020, due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The project, beginning in May of 2019, took just under 2 ½ years to complete.

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Heat Pumps – Top 10 Commonly Asked Questions

CCR Magazine

To give you a picture of just how popular it is, well over 100 million units were installed across the globe in 2020 alone. They are at least a lot better than traditional HVAC systems in this regard due to their significantly lower electricity consumption. They are usually quieter than traditional HVAC alternatives.

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Outlining the advantages of fabric duct systems

Construction Specifier

As the world continues to reopen, raw material prices are remaining high and many construction sectors, such as the HVAC industry, are feeling the pinch. Many unitary manufacturers, which depend on steel for cabinetry and framing, have reported price increases of up to 10 percent at least twice since the pandemic hit stride in March 2020.

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Your Path to Success: Mastering General Contractor License Nevada

Contractors Liability Blog

Introduction: The Importance of Specialty Licenses In Nevada, skilled trades such as electrical, plumbing, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) are critical to the construction industry and require specific licenses. Sheet Metal: Training in sheet metal work for HVAC, including duct fabrication and installation.

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Your Path to Success: Mastering General Contractor License Nevada

Contractors Liability Blog

Introduction: The Importance of Specialty Licenses In Nevada, specialty trades such as electrical, plumbing, and HVAC are critical to the construction industry and require specific licensing. HVAC Contractors: HVAC contractors, who work with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, must also obtain a license.

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New connected lighting technologies bring opportunities and challenges

Construction Specifier

Smart lighting brings to a project a variety of sensors and technologies that enable a lighting infrastructure to become home minders, part of an entertainment assembly, security and fire-safety devices, and tools that help a business save money by optimizing luminaire use and providing information to HVAC and other building systems.