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Aligning Vendor Utilities

Most facility projects have multiple vendors supplying numerous pieces of equipment requiring a wide range of temperatures and pressures for various utilities. Yet this can create additional project costs if left unchecked. The August issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter shows how aligning these varying temperatures and pressures can reduce project costs without sacrificing performance. […]

All Shook Up? How Seismic Design Categories Affect Your Facility

In the first half of 2023, seismic epicenters were recorded throughout the United States…and not just in California where they are more commonplace. Because of this, the International Building Code (IBC) uses Seismic Design Categories (SDCs) to help building designers ascertain the risk and magnitude of seismic activity for different building types across different regions […]

Zeroing in: How the AIM Act May Affect Your Facility

In the June issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we take a look at the American Innovation and Manufacturing (AIM) Act, a landmark piece of legislation in the United States designed to phase down the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) and transition to environmentally friendly alternatives. For manufacturers with industrial refrigeration systems, it’s important to understand […]

Lithium-Ion Battery Safety: What the Code Does and Doesn’t Say

Smaller, faster-charging lithium-ion batteries are being used to power equipment within plants more than ever before. In the latest issue of Hixson’s EH&S From Experience newsletter, we look at best practices to adopt to help protect your facility and your employees when using equipment powered by lithium-ion batteries. Read it today!

Why Construction Site Visits Matter

When it comes to construction, Hixson’s Construction Administrators (CAs) has seen it all. In the field, these experienced professionals serve as the client’s advocate, working to identify and rectify issues in construction before they become more difficult and costly to repair down the road. The May issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter looks three issues […]

Four Keys to Re-Designing the Workplace Restroom

For many building owners, the complexities and costs of restroom renovations mean that these areas tend to be put on the back burner when undertaking renovation or tenant improvement projects. However, those who do undertake restroom renovations find that they gain significant intangible returns by doing this work, including increased goodwill, improved morale, greater accessibility, […]

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