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Cannabis Grow Facility Design 101, Part 3: HVACD and Air Distribution

A detailed discussion with the owner’s lead grower or cultivation team is the first step in understanding how to properly size and select equipment.
September 5, 2022

Part three of a four-part series on cannabis facilities design. This article describes heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification systems and air distribution, with a focus on the cultivation side of an indoor facility. 


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BIM Coordination for Plumbing Design

Design quality and model quality are not competing objectives. To achieve quality design, you also must have a quality model.
September 5, 2022

Building information modeling is the preferred design and coordination method for all aspects of construction, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing plans. 


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Collaborative Health Care Design

The Mindful Designer

New tools for the new-age designer and how to use mindful awareness to bring creativity, perspective and curiosity to your designer’s toolbox.
September 5, 2022
John Gregory

A more mindful approach to health-care design can help you gain a new perspective about the client you are working with. 


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FPE Corner

Flushing Underground Fire Protection Water Supplies

How to develop robust flushing plans with industry best practices and code considerations.
September 5, 2022

Developing robust flushing plans for fire protection water supplies is crucial to remove any debris from the piping.


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Code Classroom

How to Size a Boiler Blowdown System and Drains, Part 2

Boiler effluent is scalding hot and can severely injure plant engineers and other workers.
September 5, 2022
Ron George

Read on for step-by-step instructions on sizing drainage systems, including how to determine the flow rate of boiler effluent and cooling water, as well as the required pipe sizes.


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Momentum Building Marketing

Responding to Online Reviews

Staying professional and responding quickly will show customers you care about their concerns, translating into repeat business.
August 5, 2022
Heather Ripley

Most consumers use online reviews as part of their research on local businesses to decide where to spend their money. 


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Understanding Proper Price Calculation of Additional Tasks

A travel time expense when those tasks are to be performed during the initial service call visit shouldn’t be included in the job price.
August 5, 2022
Richard DiToma

Many times contractors are asked to perform additional tasks during a service call, or the technician uncovers a problem that must be fixed.


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Contractor Stories

Mod-Cons and Cast-Iron Radiators

Put in the work to ensure it’s the proper design for the application long before you pick up the first wrench.
August 5, 2022
Stephen Minnich

For a hydronic system to provide the efficiency promised, it is crucial to put in the work and ensure the design is proper for the application. 


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Product App

99 Problems but a Pitch Ain’t One

The siphonic drain design eliminates air from entering the pipework, which, in conjunction with the negative pressure, pulls the water off the roof.
August 5, 2022
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Designing to Combat Legionella

Proper design of domestic water systems and use of standards are key to mitigating Legionella bacteria in facilities.
August 5, 2022
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