Epsilon Fabrication
What exactly does “Off-Site Construction” mean?
The term Off-Site Construction – or OSC – has gained popularity over the past few years, as the construction industry moves to incorporate more prefabrication and modularity into projects across all sizes, markets and geographies. The term Off-Site Construction – or OSC – has gained popularity over the past few years, as the construction industry
Chiller Plant Construction Crosses Two International Boundaries
Epsilon recently began field-installation of a large Off-Site Constructed (OSC) process chilled water system for an automotive plant in Coahuila State, Mexico. This 6,000 ton system (seen here in our final assembly plant in Kingston, Ontario, prior to shipment) is configured to standards developed for this client on prior Epsilon projects; not only is it
Project Update: Bank of Montreal Trading Floor in Downtown Toronto
Can you spot the 4 megawatt back-up power plant? Our project for the Bank of Montreal in the financial district of downtown Toronto is progressing nicely. After the installation of the glass façade, the plant really blends into the surrounding architecture. Click here for more information about this project. Scroll down for more photos from
How Modular Off-Site Construction is Like an Indy Pit Crew
A Formula 1 or IndyCar pit stop is an incredible blend of skill, speed and expertise. Each member of the crew focuses on a single aspect of the pit stop – he or she has one job. Everyone on the team works in harmony to change four tires, add fuel, make chassis adjustments and send
Mechanical Systems Don’t Have to Look Mechanical
It’s common for mechanical systems to be relegated to the back side of buildings, where they share space with loading docks, garbage dumpsters and not-so-secret smoking areas. That placement works fine when the rear of a building is hidden from public view. But what happens when site planning dictates the optimal placement of those mechanical
Just in Time Delivery – Not Just for Retailers
In the retail shopping industry, stores rarely keep large quantities of inventory on hand. Today’s retailers most often use “just-in-time” delivery to stay one step ahead of shoppers, without keeping lots of cash tied up in inventory that can go bad, fall out of style or be replaced with new technology. In the retail shopping
Congratulations to GM on “Best of the Better” Award
Congratulations to General Motors for winning the “Best of the Better” award, recognizing their utilization of Off-Site Construction (OSC) in the development of innovative approaches to industrial utility systems. GM’s Energy Sustainment team was recognized at the recent DOE Better Buildings Summit on July 10, 2019 in Arlington, Virginia. Epsilon partnered with the GM team
Recently Shipped: Three-Module Heating/Pumping Skid Package
From Concept to Reality: We recently shipped this three-module heating/pumping skid package for a new campus building at New York University (NYU) located at 181 Mercer St. in New York City. The system includes pumping for chilled-water (14 kgpm), heating hot-water (2.7 kgpm) and domestic hot-water (2 kgpm), along with integral heat exchangers and extensive
What Keeps Construction Industry Leaders Up At Night?
Betchel is a construction industry powerhouse – by most counts, the largest engineering and construction company in the United States. What keeps Betchel president Brendan Betchel up at night? Attracting the next generation of talent as baby boomers retire. In a recent interview with Fortune Magazine, he shared his concern about construction productivity overall. Betchel