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How to Prep Your HVAC System for the Changing Seasons

CCR Magazine

These shifts make it important to keep your HVAC system in top shape year-round. A poorly maintained system wont just make your home uncomfortable; it can drive up energy bills and leave you dealing with unexpected repairs. If your HVAC struggles to keep up with the seasons, its time to take action before problems arise.

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Innovative Utility Solutions for Sustainable Commercial Construction

CCR Magazine

As businesses and developers strive to create eco-friendly buildings, utility systems play a pivotal role in reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency. However, traditional utility systems often come with inefficiencies and environmental costs. Ensuring systems are adaptable to future advancements.

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Renovated historic site gets structural and mechanical overhaul

Construction Specifier

Renovation work included significant reinforcement of the original structure, restoration of historic interior trim, and upgrading modern mechanical and fire safety systems through original masonry walls. The building’s walls and roof were upgraded with high-performing insulation and advanced energy recovery ventilator (ERV) HVAC systems.

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5 Uses for Thermal Imaging Equipment on Construction Sites

CCR Magazine

Validate newly installed systems: Ensure new installations deliver their promised thermal protection. Inspecting Electrical Systems Your thermal imaging equipment becomes crucial for inspecting electrical systems on construction sites. Electrical Inspections Electrical systems often generate heat before failure.

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How Construction Companies Turn Ideas into Reality: A Guide

CCR Magazine

Structural Work : Framing, roofing, and installing essential systems like plumbing, electrical, and HVAC. The construction company is responsible for: Site Preparation : Clearing the land, leveling the site, and laying the foundation. Quality Control : Regular inspections to ensure work meets safety and building code requirements.

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AI solutions cut hospital energy use by 20%

CCR Magazine

It means HVAC systems that regulate temperature and humidity for operating rooms, intensive care units, and laboratories must run uninterrupted, said Donatas Kariauskas, the CEO of Exergio , a company that implements AI-based energy performance solutions in commercial properties. Hospitals stand out from other commercial buildings.

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Improving Sustainability in the Construction Industry: A Complete Guide for 2025

UK Construction Blog

Four core strategies drive sustainability improvements: selecting renewable and recycled materials, implementing energy-efficient systems and renewable energy, adopting circular construction practices to reduce waste by up to 30%, and implementing water conservation methods.