If you perform LEED projects, you are likely aware of the concept of zero net energy (ZNE) buildings, facilities that are able to produce as much energy as they consume on an annual basis. ZNE buildings are a powerhouse of energy conscious design, combining superior...
General contractors have the responsibility of providing a high quality structure which meets the client’s cost and scheduling requirements while managing the contributions of the trades, but how do you deliver exceptional service and products when many...
There are a lot of things we do in the air conditioning business, because that is how we have always done it. This is true in sizing ductwork. EQUAL FRICTION DESIGN METHODOLOGYThe Equal Friction Design Methodology is what we typically use for sizing duct and have for...
If you are like most people, you use 100 gallons of water, every day. You may shower, do a load of laundry, water the lawn, or wash your hands countless times. With a population of roughly 314 million people consuming resources at this rate, it is not surprising that...
A relatively new product that BCH Mechanical has installed at the Polk South County Jail and the USF Performing Arts Theatre is the ConsERV™ energy recovery ventilator, manufactured by Dais Analytic. Dais Analytic was incorporated in 1999 as a nanotechnology...
Navisworks software for Building Information Modeling (BIM) enables 3-D modeling and multi-format data to be integrated and shared for review between all project stakeholders. What Does This Mean for Owners and General Contractors? As the mechanical contractor, we...
