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Ductwork Swine Building

Zoning and Ductwork Turn Indiana Farm Bureau Fall Creek Pavilion into Year-Round Multipurpose Venue

A pavilion constructed on the former site of an open-air Swine Barn brings new meaning to ‘multiuse’ buildings with HVAC innovations
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 11, 2024

The high ventilation rates common in farrowing and farrow-to-finish operations are a non-starter with a conditioned, enclosed space designed for human comfort. 


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Air Leakage

MBMA Releases Best Practices Guide for Air Leakage Testing

The best practices specified are drawn from air leakage testing performed in the field
August 25, 2023

Wall corners, wall bases, doors and windows, as well as mechanical penetrations for HVAC, require special attention.


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Kitchen range hood

New Book Introduces Homeowners to the Fundamentals of Mechanical and Ventilation Systems

The following is an excerpt from the air conditioning section of the new book Pretty Good House.
March 6, 2023

Climate change means that many of us are including or retrofitting air conditioning (AC) in our projects, often for the first time, the authors write. 


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Solar-powered Evaporative Cooling Tower to Reduce Energy Costs

Ross Goldstein
September 2, 2022

Renewable energy enthusiasts now have reason to celebrate: EVAPCO offers a solar-powered evaporative cooling tower. The SUN cooling tower is paired with PV panels to dramatically reduce energy consumption.  


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MEAC and MCERF Educate Mechanical and Electrical Faculty

Attendees learn how to effectively teach the next generation of industry professionals
June 22, 2015

The Mechanical-Electrical Academic Consortium (MEAC) held its 11th annual Faculty Training Camp (a.k.a., Faculty Boot Camp) at James Brown University in Siloam Springs, Arkansas. Fourteen attendees from universities across the U.S. learned about mechanical and electrical systems.


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Copper Piping Solves Fabrication Challenges for Hospital Expansion Project

Unique Building Design, Copper Pipe’s Versatility Make It the Best Choice
September 22, 2014

When it came time to install the mechanical and plumbing system at the Nemours/A.I. DuPont Children’s Hospital in Wilmington, Delaware, the shape of the new building created some unforeseen challenges for the contractor.


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Sept. 5, 2014: DesignBuilder Eases Whole Building Energy Simulation

Package for Engineers Assists with Integration of Mechanical Systems in Sustainable Building Designs
September 5, 2014

DesignBuilder Software has released version 4 of its whole building energy simulation program, DesignBuilder. The company said this new version adds a substantial set of new features and improvements oriented to the different but overlapping needs of engineers and architects.


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Nov. 22, 2013: Lime Energy Sells Mechanical Service Business to Worth & Co.

Worth Is a Leading Mechanical Systems Provider in the Mid-Atlantic
November 22, 2013
Lime Energy announced that it has sold the assets of Landmark Service Co. LLC to Worth & Co. Inc. Landmark Service focuses on providing mechanical service to commercial and industrial customers in Pennsylvania and surrounding regions.


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EMCOR Subsidiary to Install Fire Protection, Mechanical Systems for Medical Center

Scope of Work Includes All HVAC Design and Equipment, and Piping Systems
July 22, 2013
EMCOR Group Inc. announced that its subsidiary S.A. Comunale has been awarded a contract for the installation of fire protection, plumbing, and HVAC systems at Northeast Ohio Medical University Health and Wellness Center in Rootstown, Ohio.


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Dream Big, Think Small: Innovative System Has All

March 18, 2013

When mechanical engineers, installers, architects, and building owners have the rare luxury of designing a new facility specifically to meet or exceed energy efficiency and indoor comfort needs, big dreams become a reality. 


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