Before You Add Heavy Equipment, Check the Floor Load
High-density storage was the issue on this project. The lesson applies to anything that puts concentrated weight where the building may not have been designed…
Moving into a Building with Government Offices? The K-9 is King.
Building security and access requirements can control your move schedule in ways you may not discover until it’s too late. Office moves are usually planned…
Determining Supplemental Air Conditioning Needs is a Breeze
Equipment-intensive rooms can create cooling requirements that the building’s normal HVAC system was never designed to handle. IT rooms, conference rooms and other spaces can…
Measure Twice, Move Once: The Test Fit Missed the Third Dimension
The shelving fit on the plan. The ceiling height changed how much of it could actually be used. When performing a test fit for a…
Don’t Get Burned by Misleading Fire Extinguisher Maintenance Calls
Before authorizing life-safety work, know who is responsible, who is approved, and what has already been done. “We’re your fire extinguisher company. We’d like to…
How many Category 6 Ethernet Cables fit inside conduit?
Many landlords require low voltage cabling such as Ethernet inside the wall cavity or floor channel to be run in conduit. When planning cable runs, consult with…