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Does Power Have You Against the Wall? Our Engineers Come to the Rescue
Posted in Engineering
Let’s face it: sometimes, the wall isn’t the most convenient place for an outlet. Never fear, though, electrical engineers to the rescue! We can put your outlet almost anywhere you want, within reason, of course. When our clients want power, data, and/or audio visual connections away from the wall in commercial buildings, office areas, schools, […]
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Aluminum vs. Copper Conductors
Posted in Engineering, Fundamentals
The construction drawings are done, the specifications are complete, and bidding has commenced. A few days before bids are due, however, the contractor suggests replacing copper conductors with aluminum conductors – a suggestion that may be a value-engineering line item, or a qualification item within the bid. But what are the technical aspects of making […]
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208 or 480 Volt Service?
Posted in Tenant Coordination
Selecting an electrical distribution voltage for a multi-tenant commercial building is often based on prior lease agreements, previous projects, incomplete information, or intuition. Our research provides guidelines with economic justifications. Each type of service has its advantages. 208V requires less electrical equipment in the Tenant lease space and is therefore less expensive for the Tenant. […]
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Prevent Cigar Shop Odor
Posted in Tenant Coordination
In addition to standard odor control methods such as sealing walls properly with the correct type of primer and paint, and caulking around wall penetrations, the following recommendations help prevent odor complaints from this type of tenant: Construct the space using washable wall and ceiling surfaces. Utilize SmogHog odor eliminators, which range from several charcoal […]
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“Green” Leasing: Landlords and Tenants Can Save Some Green
Posted in Tenant Coordination
Retail leasing is moving beyond just square footage and location to include sustainable design and conservation of resources—including cash. The market for sustainable buildings currently exceeds $30 billion, and experts say it is expected to double in the next five years. This data suggests that there is a significant effort to not only minimize the […]
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