In 2018, the construction industry had 1,008 worker fatalities in the private industry (or 21.1 percent of all fatalities in the private industry). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, construction’s “Fatal Four” — falls, struck by an object, electrocution, and caught-in/between — were responsible for more than half (58.6 percent) of construction worker deaths in 2018.Read more
In mid-2019, 20/20 Plumbing & Heating (20/20) began using Procore, software designed to support construction professionals, to manage its single family, multi-family, commercial and hospitality projects across California and Nevada. The benefits of Procore have well-exceeded the initial investment and 20/20 is excited to discuss how the technology has improved the company’s overall performance.
Every commercial building has unique HVAC needs, based on its size, how it is constructed and what types of businesses it will house. When considering which HVAC system to install, builders should consider the following questions:
For builders, indoor air quality should be a priority, not a luxury. Because most Americans spend significant time indoors, builders should take steps to ensure the commercial HVAC system installed in their buildings supports indoor air quality.
20/20 Plumbing & Heating has a business model that few are familiar with: an ESOP. This means the company is owned by employees through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
There are about 7,000 ESOPs in the US, employing 14 million workers and accounting for about 10% of the private sector workforce.
Not every homeowner wants a central air conditioning system. Some homeowners may want to consider a ductless HVAC system. Here’s what builders and homeowners should know about the benefits of installing ductless HVAC in new construction projects.
