Case Study: The David Whitney Building in Detroit
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Detroit lost 60 percent of its population from 1950 to 2010. The decline meant bankruptcy, […]
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OSHA 30: Subpart X Stairways and Ladders
Note: In a previous article that was posted on December 14, 2016, we gave an overview of OSHA’s 30 hour […]
Case Study: Elementary School Saves 25 Percent on Energy Costs Within Two Years of Installation
Screven Elementary School, Sylvania, GA, serves 1,400 pre-K to fifth-graders. The 143,000-square-foot facility was built in 1989. A renovation of […]
Company Credit Cards: Pros and Cons
Many large corporations provide credit cards for their employees. But company credit cards have potential benefits for small businesses as […]
Case Study: The Bicycle Hotel & Casino
Since 1984, The Bicycle Casino has been a gaming destination in Los Angeles. With the addition of a new, 118,000-square-foot […]
When the Project Goes Wrong: Who’s Responsible?
You’ve finished a job, but the customer is clearly unhappy. She claims that you didn’t follow the contract, and she […]
Case Study: The Boathouse District
In the early 2000s, the Oklahoma River was dammed up as part of the MAPS1 community improvement initiative. The project […]
The Paperwork Pays: Why Government Contracting Is Worth The Effort
Like many other businesses in the construction and maintenance industry, Dave and Beth Kyle’s Trademasters Service Corp was struggling in […]
Case Study: Willow School in Gladstone, NJ
Mitsubishi explains how they helped a New Jersey School become Living Building Challenge certified.
Bidding On Medical Building and Hospital Jobs
IE3 looks at what you need to consider when bidding on hospital and medical building jobs.
Beyond the Flange
While the chiller is the heart of chilled water systems, its support system of components and controls are equally critical […]
Think “Chilled Beams” Instead of VAV Systems for Commercial Projects
When a commercial customer is considering a Variable-Air-Volume (VAV) system for a new construction or renovation project, here’s an alternative […]
Why Install an Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)?
As an indoor environment and energy service contractor, the most obvious reason to install an energy recovery ventilator (ERV) is […]
Tips For Bidding On Restaurant Jobs
According to the National Restaurant Association, there are well over a million restaurants in the United States. More than 9 […]
Top Service Business Website Designs and How to Get the Look
IE3 looks at how to get the best look and functionality for your website.
