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Apr
NGBS and The Value of a 3rd Party Certification
What is NGBS? The National Green Building Standard (NGBS) is the only green building rating system for homes and apartments approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as an American National Standard. The NGBS provides a blueprint for builders to follow for the design and construction of new and renovated single-family homes and multifamily…
Apr
Our Perspective On The Environment….and How We Make A Difference (a 4 part series)
This is an all-encompassing subject. Everyone’s view of the environment, how we treat it, live in it, and work in it differs widely. We all have an opinion, from the quality of the air we breathe to the temperature changes, to the resources we use, to the animals that inhabit our earth. Though, here in…
Apr
Air by the Ton
Every HVAC pro is familiar with air conditioning tons. But why do they measure it in tons anyway? It all started back in the days when they used ice for refrigeration, and the amount of ice needed was measured in tons. When mechanical refrigeration came around, the “ton” was firmly established as a measurement of…