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6 Tips to Hiring a Building Contractor for a Commercial Project

January 11, 2021/0 Comments/in Construction /by Lisa Zollinger

The next time you shuffle into your favorite restaurant, exhausted after a long day of work, stop for a second. Notice the curvature of the entryway and the texture of the paint on the walls. Each feature was a choice made by a commercial contractor, piecing together various aspects to not only engineer an establishment, but also immerse each customer in a unique atmosphere. Read more

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IEI President Scott Friesen Appointed to ICC’s Code Development Committee

December 4, 2020/0 Comments/in Community, Plumbing /by Lisa Zollinger

Scott Friesen, president of Ivey Engineering (IEI), has been appointed again to the International Code Council’s (ICC) Code Development Committee. His appointment includes serving as a volunteer on one of several subcommittees, the International Plumbing Code (IPC) committee, for the 2021-2022 cycle. Read more

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7 Ways to Reduce Cooling Costs in Commercial Buildings

October 23, 2020/0 Comments/in HVAC /by Matt Lee

Keeping employees, customers and guests comfortable when the weather outside is stifling is a primary concern for companies looking to maximize foot traffic at their location.

Unfortunately, the costs of cooling an industrial building can be steep, with company profits being significantly undermined in buildings that have not made energy efficiency a priority. Read more

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Tankless (On Demand) Water Heaters: 4 Pros and 4 Cons

March 25, 2020/0 Comments/in Plumbing /by Bill Ivey

In 2018 alone, just over 8.7 million residential water heaters were shipped into the United States, which amounts to roughly one water heater for every 37 people. This high demand is not surprising, as everybody needs heated water for numerous tasks, such as taking showers and washing dishes. Read more

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5 Ways to Reduce Allergens in the Home

December 26, 2019/0 Comments/in Community, HVAC /by Matt Lee

Allergies and asthma can wreak havoc on a family. Whether you’re in the doctor’s office for a flare-up or just miserable in your home, you may feel that there’s nothing you can do. However, there’s hope out there. There are several steps you can take to reduce the flare-ups and issues you deal with daily due to pollen, pet dander, mold or dust particles. Read more

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6 Ways to Make a Building (or Home) More Energy Efficient

May 31, 2019/3 Comments/in Construction, HVAC /by Lisa Zollinger

Many buildings constructed prior to 1973 were not energy efficient and relied on non-renewable energy sources, such as petroleum, natural gas and coal. However, a group of 12 oil-rich countries created the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), which enacted a limit on the quantity of petroleum that other non-producing countries could purchase. Read more

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Top 4 Expert Witness Traits to Consider

December 24, 2018/0 Comments/in Courtroom /by Lisa Zollinger

Just as a surgeon relies on instruments to perform a successful surgery, so does an attorney depend on tools to win a case. One of these tools is an expert witness, or someone, such as a medical examiner, engineer, accountant or scientist, who has more knowledge on a particular subject than the average person and is capable of giving an unbiased opinion in court. Read more

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5 Tips to Help Your Air Conditioning System Run More Efficiently

July 17, 2018/2 Comments/in HVAC /by Lisa Zollinger

Spring may seem like the perfect time to think about the maintenance of your air-conditioning system and how to improve its energy efficiency and dependability. However, many homeowners often wait until summer to have their AC system serviced or maintained, especially if it seems like there’s nothing wrong with it.   Read more

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Ivey Engineering Promotes Scott Friesen to President

June 5, 2018/0 Comments/in Community /by Lisa Zollinger

Scott Friesen is IEI's new president

Scott Friesen was recently promoted to president of Ivey Engineering.

Ivey Engineering, Inc., (IEI), a forensic analysis and engineering expert witness firm, recently

announced Scott Friesen, principal consultant, has been promoted to president of IEI.

Friesen, a mechanical engineer, has 21 years of experience designing, analyzing and testifying about HVAC, plumbing and fire protection systems and products. Read more

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3 Steps Fire & Explosion Experts Use to Investigate a Building Fire

May 25, 2018/0 Comments/in Fire & Life Safety /by Lisa Zollinger

Being trapped in a building fire is one of the most dangerous situations you can find yourself in. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), between 2011 and 2015, an average of seven Americans died each day due to house fires. The leading cause of civilian home fire deaths during this period was smoking materials while cooking equipment was the second leading cause of home fire deaths. Read more

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