Engineering Manager, Tara Wells, speaks in the second segment about design temperatures. https://katu.com/news/local/historic-heat-could-put-strain-on-oregons-hvac-systems
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Understanding HVAC Design During Extreme Weather
We get calls every year during periods of extreme heat from people asking why their air conditioning systems cannot keep up. To answer this question, let us first talk about what goes into sizing the equipment and what restrictions energy codes place on this process. Loads on a building can be broken into two categories:… Read more »
Hunter-Davisson is now an Employee Owned Company!
Hunter-Davisson, Inc. is excited to announce the transfer of ownership to company employees via a Hunter-Davisson, Inc. Employee Stock Ownership Plan (“ESOP”). On July 31, 2020, Hunter-Davisson became 100% employee-owned. Former owners, Jeff Davisson and Dave Wright, are very excited for the opportunity this presents for the employee-owners to share in the long term financial… Read more »
How Do the New Energy Code Changes Potentially Effect Your Next Project?
The State of Oregon has traditionally based their Energy Code on The International Energy Conservation Code. However, in 2019 they chose to adopt ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2016 as the official 2019 Oregon Zero Energy Ready Commercial Code. What is the purpose of this? The State of Oregon is pushing commercial projects toward net zero energy. Net zero energy buildings use a total… Read more »
HVAC and COVID (UPDATE)
HVAC and COVID-19 (UPDATE) ASHRAE, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has released recommendations for reopening buildings that have been shut down due to COVID-19. Their recommendations for building readiness and reopening are as follows: Create a strategic plan prior to opening a building. The plan should include measures to make occupants… Read more »
HVAC and COVID-19
We all want to do our part to reduce the spread and impacts of Covid-19, however it is not always easy to know what we can or should do. Right now, we all have more questions than answers but there are some very good resources available to help as we navigate through these uncertain times…. Read more »
Freezing Weather
With freezing weather upon us we wanted to remind you about precautionary measures you can take to protect your cooling towers. If you have a Preventative Maintenance agreement with Hunter-Davisson, rest assured your cooling tower has been winterized. If you are unsure if you have a cooling tower feel free to give us a call… Read more »
Golf Tournament Fundraiser
On July 27, Andersen Construction Foundation hosted its first annual golf tournament at Langdon Farms Golf Club. The event raised just over $12,000 that will be donated to the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute and Umpqua Community College. Hunter-Davisson, Inc. was a proud participant of this event, sponsoring one of the tournament’s holes. Our vice president,… Read more »
Hunter-Davisson, Inc. Takes A Walk With NAMI
On Sunday May 15, 13 Hunter-Davisson, Inc. Green Machine team members joined nearly 4,000 participants to take part in NAMI Oregon’s annual 5K walk. Beginning at the East Bank Esplanade, the walk followed the Willamette River and crossed the Steel Bridge before it looped back along the river and finally returned over the Hawthorne Bridge…. Read more »
Commercial HVAC Maintenance
Commercial HVAC Maintenance Preventative maintenance is extremely beneficial for the longevity and health of a variety of things. Just like an annual visit to the doctor, a monthly tune-up for the family vehicle or brushing your teeth twice a day; HVAC equipment is no different. Regular maintenance schedules can reduce energy costs, extend the life… Read more »