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IAQIQ: A Day in the Life of Building a Passive House Compliant Home
“Through the years, I’ve experimented building five homes to be as energy-efficient as possible with solar features, energy recovery ventilators, and other techniques.” The standards of energy efficiency and the construction of houses and structures have changed significantly. In fact, the company was a pioneer, led by a group of innovators, including Doug Steege. Steege…
Adaptive Reuse is Gaining Momentum to Tackle the Housing Crisis
With the housing market booming and driving up home prices in the US, “adaptive reuse,” or the buying up of large commercial spaces to convert into affordable housing, is gaining momentum. For instance, California’s Project Homekey purchased and converted entire hotels and office buildings into thousands of affordable units — more than 6,000 new…
Made in America: A New Age of Infrastructure with McElroy Manufacturing
America’s infrastructure was built during a golden era and economic boom in the wake of WWII. Now, more than seven decades later, that infrastructure is approaching the end of its service life. In fact, this year’s Infrastructure Report Card from ASCE gave the U.S. a C-, and the effects will continue to be felt. The…
Decades of Data are Guiding New Legislation for Modular Construction
Cross-Sections brings you bite-size conversations with host Anthony Gude as he chats with colleagues and leaders in the construction and industrial ecosystem. Modular construction has grown tremendously in the past few years, leading many to believe it’s a new innovation in the building industry. In reality, it has been around for quite awhile, but has only…
Correcting the Behavior Behind Distracted Driving
There are many aspects of the safety landscape. Most happen within a facility, but driving is different. It’s also an area that has the propensity to endanger many lives. To prevent distracted driving, individuals must understand the behavior behind it to change. Offering insights on the topic is expert Carly Baez, Safety Manager II at Kitchell,…
On Your Mark: The Wide World of Identification Labels
“The key is to find the right label solution for that application and tailor it what a customer needs.” Identification labels cover a wide variety of applications and uses. No matter the business need, there’s a label for that. Providing insights on the topic, On the Mark host Tyler Kern spoke with William Frick &…
Risk Mitigation in an Evolving Construction Industry
“You’ve got to pivot very quickly in order to move in a positive direction from the industry trends,” Creagan said As our industry professionals know, the larger construction industry is evolving in many ways. New technologies, materials disruption, supply chain breakdowns, and reinvestments into infrastructure are all changing how the design, build, and maintenance process…
From Great Resignation to Great Realignment: How Key Business Relationships are Evolving
The ‘Great Resignation‘ has been a big topic of conversation for businesses across the country as they’ve attempted to rebuild following the coronavirus pandemic. The month of July saw 4 million Americans quit their jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Stephen Kohler, the CEO & Founder of Audira Labs, believes that…
DOAS Powers Efficiency, Savings and Healthier Air: Find Out Why and How
Commercial buildings requiring 100% outdoor air to meet ventilation standards and maintain indoor air quality (IAQ) is nothing new in the engineering world. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has brought calls for increased ventilation to further enhance IAQ and improve occupant health, which has brought challenges for traditional HVAC systems. The main responsibility of a 100%…
Demand for Green Building Solutions is Through the Roof. How Can Builders Respond?
Key Questions: What challenges are top of mind for the industry regarding ESG , zero-carbon and energy efficient building solutions? How can the building industry respond to the demand for healthy and cost effective building solutions? How have innovations in mechanical systems improved over the last decade & last few years? How does industrialization…
Importance of Trusting Relationships and Finding Humor While ‘SWFH’
Taz Southerland, senior facilities manager at Walmart, revealed to Hosts Tyler Kern and Greg Crumpton how he brought humor to the ‘work from home’ era of the pandemic, the importance of relationships — whether virtual or in-person — and the unique story around his nickname Taz. When Walmart Corporation moved employees to work from home…
How to Find The Right Printing Machine and Solution
For our industry’s customers, getting face to face with the right printing machine is more troublesome than ever, with tradeshows out of the picture until at least April 2022. And if you’ve listened to previous episodes of the show, like such as with our friends at Sign Master and Parrott Printing, they reiterated the importance…
Will Manufacturing “Reshore” To Fix Supply Chain Bottlenecks?
Key Points: Many companies have evaluated moving out of China due to rising labor costs over the past ten years. The supply chain structure in certain sectors of production, like for semiconductors, makes it very difficult to move production. Aaron Alpeter believes manufacturing will come back to America in a big way over the next…
How This California Town Utilizes Link2Valves for its Water System
“The other thing I think is really nice is the monthly report you can get sent to you in email format,” Neumann said. “When you have a bunch of different job duties, it is important to get that reminder.” The app Link2Valves helps to make faster, more intelligent decisions on water system infrastructure. It has…
Adopting Industrial AI for Smarter Manufacturing
“The barriers are everywhere. You have to start with where the data comes in because that’s the first set of barriers,” Austin said. “Anytime you’re talking about AI, 80 percent of the issues come down to the data.” The use of Artificial Intelligence and other new technologies is becoming essential for manufacturers working to build…
WeCare Denali Acquires Swanson Bark & Wood
We are pleased to announce the acquisition of Swanson Bark & Wood through are wholly-owned subsidiary, WeCare Denali. Swanson Bark & Wood operates multiple sites in the Pacific Northwest where they process organic waste to produce high-value mulch and soil products for national lawn & garden companies, retailers, and landscapers. Swanson was founded in 1928…
10 Minutes to a Better Build: Determine if Modular Chillers Are the Right Design Choice for Your Building Upgrade
Brad Snodgrass, global account manager at Boland Trane, explained to Host Tyler Kern about modular chillers’ benefits and how Boland works with customers to ensure an upgrade is the right move for them. Instead of the traditional physically separated chillers, modular chillers have one point of electrical connection with a factory control component—this means a…
The Power of Corporate Citizenship
Eighty-two percent of consumers consider community involvement when deciding where to spend their money for a product or service. Having an engagement plan offers many benefits for an organization, including increased interactions between colleagues, networking with other businesses, and an overall aura of positivity when contributing to the community or a specific cause. On…
Revving Up Amidst Challenges: The Secret Behind Walbro’s Performance in 2021
The European equipment distribution landscape is undergoing an incredible transformation. At the forefront of this change is Walbro, a company that has boldly embraced the challenges of a shifting market. Under the leadership of Christopher Quick, President of Walbro Aftermarket Products Group, the company has displayed resilience and innovation in the face of…
What is the Target Value for Cryptocurrency?
Key Points: Bitcoin set a new high at $66,000, increasing the ceiling in value for cryptocurrency. As markets become more liquid, there will be more depth to buying and selling. There will also be less price action and volatility. Commentary: Last week, Bitcoin reached a new high in value of $66,000, adding another milestone…
InfoComm 2021: When the Pandemic Made AVoIP the Standard, Netgear Answered the Call
The MarketScale team is checking in with AV’s biggest names and most innovative product developers at InfoComm 2021, and that includes hearing from the companies that supported mass adoptions of AVoIP infrastructure over the last year, like industry leader Netgear. John Henkel, Pro AV Product Marketing Manager for Netgear Business, joined us at the InfoComm…
How the Supply Chain Shortage is Affecting Commercial HVAC Supply and Distribution
“The HVAC industry right now is dealing with the same issues that virtually every other industry is facing at the moment,” Alexis said. Over the past year and a half, the pandemic caused numerous issues to the supply chain. The Biden Administration is pushing for relief, but it looks like problems will exist through…
Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love – Part 3
Here to give insights on this episode of CalTV by Calvary Robotics, Host Joe Gemma talked with Rich Sheridan, CEO and Chief Storyteller at Menlo Innovations; Speaker, Author of Chief Joy Officer and Joy, Inc.: How We Built a Workplace People Love. Menlo Innovations is a software company that also offers tours and workshops, does…
Is Ford’s Promotion Spree Enough to Appease Labor and Meet EV Production Demand?
Key Points: Ford’s promotion spree has seen hundreds of part-time workers promoted to full-time status. Many are trying to figure out why Ford made the decision ahead of their UAW deadline. The promotions seem to be a result of auto industry strikes and the labor movement. Commentary: Ford has recently promoted hundreds of their…
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