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Empower Field at Mile High Specifies Sloan for Facility Retrofit

December 2, 2021

In addition to the hygienic benefits of the Sloan touch-free products that were specified, Bluetooth technology is now also helping the facility maintenance team with proactive maintenance.

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What’s Old is New

The restrooms of the Old Chicago Post Office are part of a historic retrofit of the 100-year-old building.

October 5, 2021

The restrooms of the Old Chicago Post Office are part of a historic retrofit of the 100-year-old building.

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Boston Apartment Building Brought into the Modern Age

High-efficient boilers better regulate the heat in this 1964-era building.

August 9, 2021

John Vastyan

Back in the 60s, urban apartment buildings were typically built well. Those good bones often included a solid foundation, brick envelope, square n’ true construction and a sensible design.

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Oil to Gas in The Hamptons

October 31, 2020

Harold McMahon Plumbing and Heating’s condensing boiler retrofit saves thousands in energy costs each month — even during the summer.

Next PHCPPros Webinar Will Address Clean Energy For Affordable Housing

May 7, 2020

Plumbing Engineer Magazine Columnist Bruce Nagy to address question, 'how can an affordable housing project dramatically reduce operating cost and greenhouse gas emissions?'

HVR Magazine Names Armstrong Pump Manager "Product of the Year"

Armstrong Receives Two Awards from Top Brazil HVACR Association

December 4, 2019

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) of Brazil recognized Armstrong with its New Project of the Year Award and Retrofit (Energy Upgrade) Project of the Year Award.

NTSB Faults Contractors for Fatal Minnehaha Academy Explosion

December 4, 2019

NTSB investigators say while the crew was removing existing gas lines, a natural gas line at full pressure was inadvertently opened.

Digital Exclusive: Four Building Automation Problems Most Are Afraid to Admit

January 25, 2019

A commercial building controlled by a BAS could lay claim to being a “Smart Building.” All problems solved, right? Not so fast.

D.C. Passes Building Efficiency and Renewable Energy Policy

December 20, 2018

The bill, based on the Clean Energy DC plan, creates a road map to reducing the District’s emissions by over 40 percent.

Ravens Donate $200,000 to Upgrade HVAC System at Baltimore School

December 5, 2018

This is the first funding distributed from the players’ pledge through their social justice fund and continues the Ravens’ commitment to making a difference throughout Baltimore.