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Barrier breakthroughs: Achieving airtightness in modern construction

Construction Specifier

Improving building enclosure performance While energy efficiency might initially suggest well-insulated walls and efficient HVAC systems, controlling air leakage can be just as critical. Uncontrolled air movement through penetrations in the building enclosure can increase energy costs as HVAC systems work harder to condition the air.

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New-Home Trends: Home Sizes Shrink Further and Personalization Has Power

The Pro Builder

Other homebuyer preferences noted in the study include buyers' increased focus on home personalization and the growing popularity of technology for security systems, temperature regulation, and HVAC and energy management.

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

BDC Network

In response, the NIH increased its request for research funding in its 2021 budget by $9 billion, or 14.4 BSL-3 labs received the greatest share of that 2021 funding increase due to the need to expand research capacity associated with COVID. The need for and cost of personal protective equipment (PPE) is also lessened in a BSL-2 space.

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NAVAC Sponsors Free HVAC Repairs for Georgia Family

CCR Magazine

NAVAC , the world’s largest supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps in addition to a wide array of tools, gauges, hoses, recovery units and industry-specific items, has sponsored Miracle Mechanical , a charitable initiative dedicated to providing free HVAC and plumbing services to families in need.

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Adaptive reuse: 5 benefits of office-to-residential conversions

BDC Network

Multifamily Housing Apartments Condominiums Adaptive Reuse In 2021, FitzGerald completed renovations on Millennium on LaSalle, a 14-story building in the heart of Chicago’s Loop. Even considering that existing HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems will likely have to be replaced, the overall cost will likely be 10-15% less than a new build.

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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. Likewise, steel HVAC ductwork has seen even higher price rises. How raw materials shortages affect HVAC. The global HVAC market is forecast to grow by at least 6.72

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TCF Industrial Building #1

The MCP Group

2021 Addenda ADD 1 The post TCF Industrial Building #1 appeared first on MCP GROUP. Location Topeka, Kansas Plans TCF Industrial Building #1 Combined Plans Specifications TCF Industrial Building #1 Combined Specifications General Information Bid Invitation TCF Industrial Building #1 MCP Supplemental Conditions.2021