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Sep 11
5 min

Design Considerations for Recreational Facilities

With over 200 recreational facilities projects under our belt, the team from Tec Inc. collaborated and provided a few ideas for our clients.

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Good Terms to Know from ASHRAE'S COVID-19 Guide

Tec Inc. Admin

Aug 14
2 min

Good Terms to Know from ASHRAE'S COVID-19 Guide

As coronavirus started its spread, it took a lot of people in the world time to understand the accompanying terminology. However, our tea...

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Design Considerations for Libraries in the Wake of COVID-19

Tec Inc. Admin

Aug 10
4 min

Design Considerations for Libraries in the Wake of COVID-19

As more businesses and public spaces start to open their doors, our team continues to find suggestions on how to keep buildings operational.

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Can HVAC measures help Restaurants Re-Open and Stay Operational?

Tec Inc. Admin

Aug 4
4 min

Can HVAC measures help Restaurants Re-Open and Stay Operational?

With the country still trying to find its footing in its attempt to re-open day-to-day commerce in the wake of coronavirus, hard-hit busi...

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Safe Returns to Sports: How HVAC & Technology impacts the NBA’s return

Tec Inc. Admin

Jul 30
5 min

Safe Returns to Sports: How HVAC & Technology impacts the NBA’s return

Sports fans rejoiced on June 4, 2020, as Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN announced that the National Basketball Association would move ahead w...

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Senior Living Design Considerations in a Post-COVID world

Courtney Van Ostran, CPSM

Jul 16
3 min

Senior Living Design Considerations in a Post-COVID world

Many facilities have adjusted design and operations during the unprecedented pandemic of COVID-19 to keep their occupants safe and healthy.

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Cleaning needs are intensified, changing the game for Electrical Equipment maintenance

Tec Inc. Admin

Jul 14
3 min

Cleaning needs are intensified, changing the game for Electrical Equipment maintenance

A primary goal for Electrical designers is to minimize the potential for downtime in control rooms.

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With staffers returning to unoccupied office spaces, one study revealed a need for Plumbing Refresh

Tec Inc. Admin

Jul 7
4 min

With staffers returning to unoccupied office spaces, one study revealed a need for Plumbing Refresh

According to a study conducted by Purdue University, many commercial office buildings need to consider the safety of their water supply.

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What the ASHRAE COVID-19 Task Force is Telling Businesses & Owners around the Country

Tec Inc. Admin

Jul 6
3 min

What the ASHRAE COVID-19 Task Force is Telling Businesses & Owners around the Country

ASHRAE is taking a critical approach to the HVAC units inside the millions of buildings and retail spaces across the country.

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How much does a dated HVAC system hurt your space? Probably more than you think.

Tec Inc. Admin

Jul 2
4 min

How much does a dated HVAC system hurt your space? Probably more than you think.

In coming months, the quality/modernity of a building’s HVAC system is likely to be one of the items that drive a tenant to select a space.

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Resilient Buildings: HVAC Design Considerations

Courtney Van Ostran, CPSM

May 21
4 min

Resilient Buildings: HVAC Design Considerations

As many businesses open this month and we return to work and start returning to public spaces, the industry is examining...

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Resilient Buildings: Plumbing & Fire Protection Design Considerations

Courtney Van Ostran, CPSM

May 21
3 min

Resilient Buildings: Plumbing & Fire Protection Design Considerations

Future building design may take into consideration touchless fixtures and other updates, other best practices ensure safety.

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Can we use light to help prevent the spread of viruses and infections?

Courtney Van Ostran, CPSM

May 19
3 min

Can we use light to help prevent the spread of viruses and infections?

As new design considerations emerge in our industry, we're busy researching and validating the GUV technology for widespread applications.

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Resilient Buildings: Electrical & Lighting Design Considerations

Tec Inc. Admin

May 12
2 min

Resilient Buildings: Electrical & Lighting Design Considerations

Integrating design considerations for healthier buildings into our design approach, we've identified some electrical and lighting options.

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Design Approach for Resilient Facilities

Courtney Van Ostran, CPSM

May 6
3 min

Design Approach for Resilient Facilities

When we all return to our offices we will be faced with some changes to help improve the safety of our workforces.

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The Fast Pace of Change in Healthcare Just Increased

Courtney Van Ostran, CPSM

Apr 3
2 min

The Fast Pace of Change in Healthcare Just Increased

As we navigate the new world of remote working, Tec is actively working with architects and healthcare clients on fit-outs of commercial ...

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What’s it like to be a small part of the Orion Spacecraft’s mission? Engineers at Tec Inc. know!

Tec Inc. Admin

Jan 23
3 min

What’s it like to be a small part of the Orion Spacecraft’s mission? Engineers at Tec Inc. know!

Everyone has that moment in life in which you see a celebrity or athlete on TV and dream about doing something great like that one day. B...

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Around the country, fire stations are lacking much-needed modernization

Tec Inc. Admin

Nov 21, 2019
3 min

Around the country, fire stations are lacking much-needed modernization

When you think of the sacrifices our firefighters make, think about the service of soldiers in foreign lands and listen to their lives, y...

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