As a continuation of the delivery system series, this month’s focus is on design-assist. With design-assist, all teams are involved in the preliminary stages in order to provide budget pricing, constructability review, and alternatives before the project gets too far...
As the market heats up, owners and general contractors are becoming more open to various “delivery system” options to control budgets, lock-in hard to access field labor resources, and meet project schedules. BCH Mechanical is at the forefront in the following three...
BCH Mechanical is a member of the ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) Florida Gulf Coast Chapter. ABC is a national association representing merit shop construction and construction-related firms. The Gulf Coast chapter, chartered in 1969, performs many...
If you perform LEED projects, you are likely aware of the concept of zero net energy (ZNE) buildings, facilities that are able to produce as much energy as they consume on an annual basis. ZNE buildings are a powerhouse of energy conscious design, combining superior...
There are a lot of things we do in the air conditioning business, because that is how we have always done it. This is true in sizing ductwork. EQUAL FRICTION DESIGN METHODOLOGYThe Equal Friction Design Methodology is what we typically use for sizing duct and have for...
