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Cost Trends 2025

In Hixson’s Cost Trends newsletter, our experienced team of Cost Estimators compile information from the industry’s most trustworthy data sources to provide a quick, yet insightful look at the key factors influencing construction project budgets. Get their take on what you can expect during the coming year, and the impact to your budget, in our […]

EH&S From Experience: HFC Refrigerants

In the latest issue of Hixson’s EH&S From Experience newsletter, we noted that as of January 1, 2026, 40 CFR Part 84 requires Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) listed under Appendix A to be phased down due to their global warming potential. This does not limit use of existing equipment: It phases out future use of HFC on […]

Container Quality Assurance: Using X-Ray Technology

Today, x-ray technology is increasingly being used in the food and beverage processing industry for container integrity, level detection, and foreign material detection. Keep in mind, though, that facilities which use equipment that generates radiation for any purpose will need a radiation program. The latest issue of Hixson’s EH&S From Experience newsletter looks at x-ray […]

Five Things to Expect with LEED Version 5

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) will be rolling out LEED Version 5 this year, and that rollout is anticipated to include a number of updates from past versions of the sustainability-focused framework. If LEED certification is something your company is considering with your next design update, make sure to check out five of the […]

Four Effective Strategies for Efficient Lab Project Delivery

While long lead times were a significant obstacle in project delivery in the recent past, the situation has notably improved over the past year…for most items. However, certain essential components for lab facilities, such as custom air handlers, medium voltage electrical gear, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) units, and emergency generators, still face prolonged lead times. […]

February From Experience: Bonus Content

As discussed in the February issue of From Experience, proper pipeline and component sizing are essential for effective pressure control in a liquid system. To develop a well-balanced piping system, pressure control devices should be integrated into the design. A few typical devices with actuated control valves include: Back Pressure Regulators/Pressure Regulators. Back pressure regulators […]

From Experience – February 2025

Maintaining optimal pressure within a liquid system is crucial for ensuring all the users are getting required flow, which helps prevent process upsets. Flow and pressure are interrelated in a pressurized system. In the February issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we look at the design considerations for pressure control in liquid systems. Read it […]

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