Case Study: Asbury United Methodist Church
The Asbury United Methodist Church (AUMC) has been in operation for 228 years. Its current home in Harrisonburg, Virginia – a century-old, three-story stone building – recently underwent a major...
View ArticleOSHA 30: Subpart L Scaffolds Used in Construction
Note: In a previous article that was posted on December 14, 2016, we gave an overview of OSHA’s 30 hour training course. You can read that article here: www.ie3media.com/osha-30-need-know/ The OSHA 30...
View ArticleCommercial Maintenance Agreements Are A Different Ballgame
Pitching commercial maintenance contracts typically takes patience and persistence. Kahn Mechanical, a commercial contractor in Dallas, TX, recently identified maintenance contracts as offering prime...
View ArticleCase Study: Stack House Apartments
The Stack House Apartments (Stack House) is a development located in Seattle’s fast-growing South Lake Union neighborhood. The project’s three buildings cover an entire city block, offering market rate...
View ArticleCase Study: Studio Gang Office Building In Chicago
Studio Gang is an architecture and urbanism practice based in Chicago and New York that works at a range of scales to help organizations, people and cities design their future. Focused on a design...
View ArticleModern HVAC Solution Maintains Architectural Integrity and Serves...
Challenge Originally commissioned in 1931 and designed for students with special needs, the Smouse Opportunity School was one of the first schools in Iowa to create a conducive learning environment for...
View ArticleCase Study: The Move
Just 30 miles south of Colorado’s state capital, tucked away in the Colorado Mountains, sits the community of Castle Rock. With a little more than 56,000 residents, Castle Rock prides itself on its...
View ArticleRadiant Cooling in Commercial Buildings
A decades-old use of hydronics is enjoying a slow but steady comeback throughout North America. Although Dan Foley installed his first radiant heating system in 1991, 20 years passed before he...
View ArticleNew Solution To Help Commercial Contractors Be More Productive
Any professional will agree – over time, as their number of tools increases, the need for storing them efficiently also increases. Today’s market has seen the introduction of some of the most powerful...
View ArticleCase Study: The Mill at Dover-Foxcroft
LG’s VRF System Delivers Total Tenant Comfort in Mixed-Use Mill Complex and Integrates Seamlessly with Water-Source Geothermal System for High Energy Efficiency Challenge Located on the picturesque...
View ArticleCase Study: St. Patrick Catholic Church
Since its inception in 1910, St. Patrick Catholic Church (St. Patrick’s) in Lake Forest, Illinois, has been a place for the community to gather. Over time, as the Lake Forest community grew, the...
View ArticleMaking Sure Commercial Buildings Perform Optimally with Commissioning — And...
It can be challenging to keep all of the systems of commercial building performing at their best – particularly the way many structures are designed these days, contractors say. As for existing...
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Installing VRF Systems: Give Your Customers The Comfort They Want
From their ‘on demand’ operation to their low carbon footprint and energy efficiency, VRF systems come with lots of benefits. According to a 2012 General Services Administration study, VRF technology...
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How Digital Is Disrupting Business As Usual for Commercial Contractors
When was the last time you went to a Blockbuster? At this point, you probably can’t remember because it’s gone—replaced by Netflix, Amazon Video, Hulu, YouTube, and others. The kicker? Blockbuster knew...
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Trademasters Recognized as ACCA’s 2018 Commercial Contractor of the Year
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announces that Trademasters, Inc. of Lorton, Virginia, is ACCA’s 2018 Commercial Contractor of the Year. “ACCA is excited to present the Commercial...
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Case Study – Shore Medical Center
Enhanced Patient Care, Maximum Equipment Efficiency, LEED Certification and Energy Rebate at Surgical Pavilion Objectives Shore Medical Center provides a broad range of healthcare to the people of...
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Big Ideas, Innovations, and Determination Make Trademasters Service Corp....
Trademasters Service Company, headquartered in Lorton, Virginia has a total workforce of more than 130 people. However, owner and general manager Dave Kyle considers none of them to be his employees....
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Case Study: Turnkey Chiller Installation Delivers Efficiency for Increasing...
Objectives Cherokee Nation W.W. Hastings Hospital, in Talequah, Oklahoma, was constructed in 1984. The original system consisted of two Carrier 19D chillers which served the facility for more than...
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The Importance of Being Mobile-Friendly for Commercial Contractors
Back in 2013, I distinctly remember reading an article about Sony just barely making a profit for the first time in five years. I remember thinking, “How could such a dominant and respected brand be...
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Great Federal Sales – Start Small, Win Big
Choosing a direction for your business is a task riddled with do’s and don’ts. Trademasters has had the great opportunity to be able to navigate the do’s and don’ts, which has led to the successful...
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