Zero Net Energy

A zero net energy (ZNE) building produces as much energy as it consumes annually. ZNE facilities combine superior energy efficiency with onsite renewable energy production. ZNE construction is achieved through an integrated design process emphasizing the team approach...

Integrated Project Delivery

BCH provides a full array of pre-construction services and has participated in multiple projects implementing Integrated Project Delivery (IPD). This delivery method is unique as it creates a team-based approach that brings the entire design and construction process...

Aquatherm System

When the University of South Florida (USF) required replacement piping for their Data Center, Friedrich Watkins Company and BCH Mechanical were contracted for the project. It was important to USF that they installed a product that was green, or environmentally...

3-D CAD/BIM & Prefabrication

BCH Mechanical is at the forefront of 3-D CAD coordination and has been for over 10 years. By rendering full 3-D coordinated drawings for our sheet metal and piping, we can build a project in “virtual space”. We can then obtain the coordination drawings...

Advantages of a Self-Performing Contractor

In many ways, we in construction find ourselves in an age of specialization. Take ductwork, for example. It is conceivable that seven different companies could be involved with the installation of just one piece of duct. One company could be responsible for drawings,...