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Items Tagged with 'MEP'

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Case in point architecture contract

When the Fine Print Isn’t Enough: Trust, Payment and Risk in Engineering Contracts

Guest columnist Dan Reider reflects on decades of work; revealing how contract language is often less important than personal integrity
Reider
Dan Reider
February 23, 2026

A consulting engineer shares hard-earned lessons on why trust and partnerships can matter more than contractual details in the architecture and engineering business.


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AABC Low Leakage Duct

Mike Kelly on Duct Leakage, Craftsmanship, and the Invisible Costs of Air

Why 1% matters: Mike Kelly’s crusade for going beyond the standard for duct leakage
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
January 8, 2026
A veteran HVAC expert argues that invisible duct leaks cost owners far more than they realize – and that better craftsmanship and stricter standards can pay off for decades.
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Jake Olsen Stratus QA

Stratus CEO Charts a New Era for Sheet Metal Fabrication

Stratus is revolutionizing the MEP industry by unifying digital workflows for plumbing, piping, and sheet metal, delivering new efficiencies for contractors nationwide
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
December 11, 2025

With fresh investment and a renewed focus on HVAC sheet metal, Jake Olsen shares how Stratus is helping contractors run modern, data-driven fab shops – while staying true to the roots of the trade.


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VRF maintenance

Nebraska-Omaha, Tech Startup Join Forces on Next-Gen HVAC Leak Detection

Startup and university partner to launch AI-powered leak detection, aiming to make HVAC maintenance faster, smarter, and more precise.
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
December 2, 2025

A Texas startup and Nebraska researchers are teaming up to commercialize a new AI-driven leak detection algorithm for next-gen HVAC systems, addressing the growing demand for smart tools that turn complex VRF system data into actionable maintenance alerts.


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Control Panel Smart Buildings

Beyond Ductwork: Why Mechanical Thinking Is Holding Back Smart Buildings

Why the construction industry’s traditional approach to building automation is broken, and how truly smart buildings start with smarter decisions, better integration, and technology leaders at the table
Diego Palacios
November 28, 2025

A candid look at why most “smart” buildings fall short, and what it really takes to get building automation (and integration) right from the start.


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Unified Group Boston HVAC

Boston Brings HVAC Leaders Together: Unified Group’s Construction Forum Fosters Innovation, Connection

Insights on labor tracking, onboarding, innovation, and company culture take center stage
ES Magazine staff
October 13, 2025

HVAC professionals from all across the country assembled in Boston, Mass. for the Unified Group’s 2025 Construction Forum, where they shared practical business operation insights and best practices.


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Spiral Machine Stratus Sheet Metal

Stratus Integration Comes to Mestek Spiral Duct Machines

First-ever direct connection between Stratus and spiral machines promises major efficiency gains for sheet metal shops
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
October 9, 2025

Mestek Machinery’s latest spiral duct machines now feature direct Stratus integration, automating cut lists, tracking, and production for sheet metal fabricators nationwide.


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Dan McCarty ES NEWS Case in Point

Building Automation Graphics: How Symbol Standards Improve Quality and Reduce Rework

Graphics are more than aesthetics: they help operators quickly interpret complex building automation data and respond effectively
Dan McCarty
Dan McCarty
October 8, 2025

Consistent graphics streamline commissioning and troubleshooting, making it easier for teams to verify systems and reduce mistake, writes ES NEWS guest columnist Dan McCarty, owner of QA Graphics.


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Air Handler Rooftop Grizzly

Grizzly MEP Enters Mid-Atlantic With Excel Mechanical, Eyes Tech and Federal Growth

Grizzly MEP snaps up Excel Mechanical to supercharge its federal contracting push, betting big on tech, compliance, and local expertise in the Mid-Atlantic
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
September 25, 2025

Grizzly’s latest acquisition of Excel Mechanical marks a bold move into mission-critical federal markets, marrying national resources with proven local know-how.


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Stratus Harris Piping

How Stratus Is Changing the Game for Prefab

From shop floor integration to real-time field updates, the right digital platform is connecting every phase of shop workflow – boosting speed, accuracy, and collaboration across the board
Zach Hershey Mitchell Kohler
July 28, 2025

A digital platform is changing the way we manage prefabrication. Stratus connects our teams and streamlines every stage of the process, a Harris project manager and fabrication director writes in their latest ES NEWS' column.


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