Over the past several months, the Epsilon team has engaged on a number of Central Utility Plant (CUP) projects that include the validation of ammonia as a refrigerant versus more traditional CFC/HCFC-based refrigerants. Traditionally, ammonia is used as a refrigerant in industrial applications such as…
This time-lapse video shows the installation of a central chilled-water plant for an industrial client in the mid-south region of the US, orchestrated by Epsilon’s Field Operations team. The plant shown here represents one phase of 57,000-tons of total chilled-water capacity provided by Epsilon, and…
The recent Advancing Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) conference in Nashville highlighted a compelling case for considering IPD on projects that carry significant and unusual risks. Where traditional contracting methods may not necessarily incentivize individual team members to proactively manage those risks, the formal teaming approach…
In the construction industry, we often find ourselves at the mercy of Mother Nature. One significant benefit of modular Off-Site Construction (OSC) is that fabrication and assembly occur inside a climate-controlled environment. We’ve shared in the past how that certainty is a benefit when attracting and…
If you’ve attended a construction conference or trade show recently you’ve likely heard presentations about Virtual Design & Construction (VDC). From enhanced design software and virtual walkthroughs to augmented-reality goggles that visualize finished structures in place, technology is optimizing processes at all stages of construction….
