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Feb

Introduction Building an indoor cannabis cultivation facility comes with many challenges and obstacles. These include; building permits, inspections, licensing, regulatory compliances, and in most cases, investment pressure.  Due to these challenges, most people easily overlook one of the most important aspects of the whole process; irrigation. As you know, water is important for the growth

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Feb

Introduction  Every commercial building has its construction requirement, including electrical engineering design. In other words, the electric design will depend on the intended use of the building. For instance, nightclubs or restaurants have different requirements than clinics or office buildings. Therefore, it’s important to understand the needs of your commercial building before you start creating

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Feb

Introduction  In commercial and residential buildings, most electrical components are hidden from sight. The only components that are exposed include receptacles and lighting fixtures since their use requires them. However, in industrial buildings, electrical Engineering systems are much more evident, since there are no dry walls or dropped ceilings to hide them.  All in all,

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Feb

Introduction  The use of irrigation systems for agricultural production is one of the major uses of water worldwide. Unfortunately, the water demand seems to be exceeding supply, especially as the world population continues to grow.  According to the US Department of Agriculture, about 80 percent of water in the country is used in irrigation systems

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Feb

Introduction  Most people across the globe spend about 87 percent of their time indoors. Unfortunately, staying indoors for extended periods can have negative health repercussions, especially if the indoor air is polluted. According to the WHO (World Health Organization), contamination of indoor air due to poor ventilation causes about 1.6 million premature deaths every year. 

17

Jan

Introduction  Commercial real estate development is the construction of commercial buildings that are later leased out to 3rd parties. This includes; office buildings, industrial facilities, retail centers, and any other commercially oriented property. For instance, condo and multifamily apartment building projects are also considered commercial real estate development.  One challenge of property development though is

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Jan

Introduction  The commercial kitchen ventilation system is a significant component in restaurant design. One reason for that is that it affects the kitchen, dining room as well as other areas. Besides, commercial kitchen ventilation systems capture and contain smoke, VOCs, grease, and heat produced in the kitchen. This helps to prevent fire and health hazards

17

Jan

Introduction  If you’re renovating an existing restaurant or setting up one for the first time, you’ll certainly need a commercial kitchen hood. This is because a commercial hood system is an important part of kitchen ventilation. Thanks to its ability to exhaust smoke, humidity, heat, cooking odors as well as grease vapors from the kitchen.

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Jan

Introduction  Most restaurants in California release FOG (fat, oil, and grease) directly into the sewerage system. As a result, the sewerage system may experience blockage over time because of the grease that sticks to pipe walls. Moreover, oils and fats damage wastewater treatment equipment, thus costing municipalities a lot of money in repairs each year.

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Jan

Introduction  MEP engineering projects involve creating the design plan as well as maintenance of the structure’s MEP system. All in all, MEP engineering plays a crucial role in commercial, residential, and industrial buildings. Specifically, MEP equipment performs various functions like ventilation, refrigeration, indoor humidity control, supplying hot/ chilled water, and space heating & cooling.  Unfortunately,

10

Jan

Introduction Pre-engineered metal buildings or MBS (Metal building systems) refers to proprietary structures that are manufactured and designed by their suppliers. Surprisingly, these structures are very popular in the USA. Moreover, they account for a significant proportion of low-rise non-residential structures in the country.  However, unlike the metal building systems, the foundations of these structures

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Jan

Introduction  Large-span structures have unobstructed, column-free spaces that exceed 100 ft (30m) for various functions. This includes operations where flexibility is needed such as warehouses and exhibition halls. Or where visibility is essential for large audiences such as covered stadiums and auditoriums. The same case applies to aircraft hangars where large movable items are stored.