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EH&S FE: Wastewater Pretreatment Systems Part 2

In the Summer issue of EH&S From Experience, we outlined six signs that you may need install a wastewater pretreatment system…or improve the one you have. After conducting research or discussions with your local sewer department, you may determine that it’s time for a new or upgraded system. If so, the next step is to […]

The Value of Interstitial Spaces

The production areas within a food and beverage plant are the most critical spaces in the facility. In addition to the production equipment itself, these areas require the appropriate design and maintenance to support proper hygiene and sanitation. They are also typically the most utility-intensive spaces as well. In the latest issue of Hixson’s From […]

Hixson’s Comprehensive Approach to Pharma & Biotech Facility & Lab Design

At Hixson, we’ve been designing and engineering cGMP spaces for over 50 years…and we use this accumulated knowledge and experience for the benefit of our pharmaceutical and biotech clients. Watch our latest video to learn how Hixson’s seamless blend of inspiring design and advanced engineering helps spur innovation and drive success!

The Value of Charrettes

Design charrettes are interactive sessions where design stakeholders meet to resolve conflicts and ideate solutions. Charretting is a way to address client needs, provide fresh perspectives, coordinate challenging design solutions, and highlight portions of a project that require further investigation. In the latest issue of Hixson’s Workplace Insights newsletter, we look at three key benefits […]

Designing Break Rooms in Hygienic Zones

Laboratory environments are hygienic zones…spaces that must be kept clean, dry, and free from contaminates, including allergens. These spaces should also be free of food and beverages and other sources of contamination. However, in these hygienic environments, designers must also consider some basic human needs that need to be addressed: How can you make it […]

Propylene Glycol: Too Much of a Good Thing

Throughout the food processing industry, propylene glycol is used in process heat transfer coolant systems when direct cooling with primary refrigerants is not acceptable, and the use of water alone would be at risk of freezing. After system maintenance or repairs, the propylene glycol and water concentration must be replenished in the system. Yet over […]

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