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From Experience: Next Generation Stack Economizers
Economizers have long been used in steam boiler facilities to recover energy in the form of heat from boilers and re-use the heat for some other purpose, such as heating feed water. Two common types of economizers are in use today: Direct contact stack economizers and tube-type stack economizers. In the latest issue of Hixson’s […]
Read moreWhat’s Changing with Construction Costs?
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 […]
Read moreSustainability: Then and Now
In 2009, Hixson’s Warren Green authored an issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter in which he noted his observations on the state of sustainability within the food and beverage industry, as well as forthcoming trends that appeared to be on the horizon. Now, fifteen years later, Warren revisits those ideas and shares recent observations with […]
Read moreStormwater Management Best Practices
Urbanization continues to transform landscapes, and as it does, the need for effective stormwater management intensifies to guard against environmental degradation. In the January issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we look at Stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs)…tools of choice that civil engineers, like those at Hixson, use to help thwart flooding, pollution, and erosion. […]
Read moreA Winter Weather Reminder from OSHA
The snow and cold are here, and that means it’s the season when trips, slips, and other injuries can happen more easily. But these are not the only issues your company should be concerned about! Make sure your workforce stays safe this winter with tips from the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) regarding Winter […]
Read moreKey Tips for a Successful SLC Migration
Rockwell Automation’s line of SLC Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) have reached end-of-life status. While spare parts may still be available for a few years, the time is right to consider your migration plan to avoid a costly situation down the road. In the latest issue of Hixson’s From Experience newsletter, we offer up key tips […]
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