Construction works have a dangerous job because of the workplace hazards they face every day. Nearly 6.5 million people work at approximately 252,000 construction sites across the nation on any given day. The fatal injury rate for the construction industry is higher than the national average in this category for all sectors. Some of the […]
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USI West Coast Insulation Has Served Florida for 60 Years
USI West Coast Insulation, with locations in Tampa and Fort Myers, Florida, is celebrating 60 years in business this year. We asked one of our long time customers from Fort Myers, FL, Glenn Cribbett, (Project Manager, Royal Corinthian Homes Inc.) what he thought about working with USI for so many years and here’s what he […]
Five Easy Ways You Can Cut Down On Your Energy Bill This Winter
Winter is upon us, and when temperatures drop your gas bill will be more expensive if your house is not energy-efficient. If you have not had an energy audit yet, now might be the perfect time since it can save you money in the long run. There are a few ways that you can stay […]
The Benefits Of Having Your Home Insulated
If you break into a sweat each time you have to face another energy bill, adding insulation to your home could reduce the amount of heating and cooling appliances you need to use. Insulation is one of the least expensive things a homeowner can do to make their home more energy-efficient. Insulation is practical for […]
Trilantic North America Acquires Majority Stake in USI
Trilantic North America Acquires Majority Stake in USI – January 09, 2017 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–United Subcontractors, Inc. (“USI” or the “Company”) has announced the completion of an equity investment and recapitalization in partnership with Trilantic North America. Trilantic North America now holds a majority stake in USI, with the Company’s management […]
Whole House & Local Ventilation Systems: How They Affect The Air You Breathe
Ventilation is a necessary component of any home, especially with how many functions modern HVAC systems have. A good ventilation system will keep the inside environment ventilated, heated, cooled and humidified depending on the homeowners preference. Whole-house ventilation systems, in particular, can affect indoor air quality on a larger scale than local ventilation systems, which […]
USI National Spray Foam Technician Trainer Completes Graco Reactor 2 Training
Matthew Frauenhofer, USI National Spray Foam Technician Trainer, completed the Graco Reactor 2 Training this week. Led by Darrick Grewe, the training took place at Graco’s facility in Minneapolis, MN. Graco supplies USI branches across the country with our Reactors, spray guns, hoses, O-rings, and replacement parts, as well as our airless sprayers for ignition […]
What is whole-building design?
Architects, engineers and project management leaders continually strive to find innovative ways to design and produce efficient and environmentally friendly spaces. Whole-Building design treats a building as a single system. Whole-building design has become the gold-standard in creating a sustainable building design that works as a symbiotic system, fostering full integration, seamless workflow, and a […]
Make your building fire compliant
Fire is one of the biggest risks to any commercial building. It can destroy inventory and put lives at risk. It can also spread to other buildings and cause damage to an entire neighborhood. Because of this, fire codes are one of the most important building regulations for any commercial structure. Here is a look […]
Building Thermodynamics 101
Thermodynamics is the science of how heat transfers between objects. It is both an academic science as well as an important applied science in how to most efficiently heat and cool a building. Here is a look at some of the basic principles of thermodynamics, and how they apply to energy efficient heating and cooling […]