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Most of the world starts to wind things down about lunchtime on Friday. Thinking about weekend plans, or talking to co-workers about the upcoming Super Bowl….. that’s typically the only real work getting done. But, for the critical-facility world, many times this is when the real action starts. Being that critical systems support the most crucial aspects of one’s true business function, “Normal business hours” means the time to do bill-paying work by using those systems. However, for the hard working crews that support these facilities, their “normal hours” are often times really “off hours”. In the critical world we call this “7×24”.

Typically when we provide installation and project services, we also provide the required equipment and installation materials. This allows us to provide the best finished project as we own all pieces to the puzzle. From initial equipment specification to closeouts, we can do it all. Occasionally though an end user will procure their own equipment, want to relocate/re-purpose an existing system, or receive a replacement system for warranty purposes and need it installed. In those situations, we can still help!

Working on projects in critical facilities have their own unique challenges.

• Clean and active client environment
• Typically a critical process is occurring even during the project
• Multiple trade groups working in the same area, at the same time
• Working with a very condensed schedule resulting in everyone “hurrying” due to a narrow maintenance window
• Live electrical circuits and plumbing lines are everywhere
• The cost of equipment failure and accident are very high in this environment
• These projects are high-profile with many eyes watching

To help mitigate risk and ensure a successful project for all involved, it’s very important to create and follow a well-thought-out safety plan. Here are a few quick tips that can help.

Some facilities are limited to installing a permanent cooling solution. Other times, due to required maintenance, an emergency situation, or even during a cooling upgrade cooling may still be required.

If I can help with temporary, portable, or even rental cooling solutions please let me know.