Forward Thinking Leads to Measurable Results

This week's forward thinking award goes to Chris Lee, Project Superintendent for the Rudolph-Libbe Group on the Betco project in Bowling Green, Ohio. Chris contacted us before he even had windows and doors installed on the building because he could see potential climate related delays affecting his schedule and needed a climate control plan. As Chris explained it, "We have a pretty aggressive turn over date and we can't afford set backs."

Increased volume means increased need for climate control.

While not a particularly large structure at 21,000 sq ft, the 33' average ceiling height adds up to a lot of volume that needs to be dealt with. We set about working on volume calculations and factoring in predicted weather for the planned duration. We then put a best case and worst case control plan together. Ultimately (and to Chris's credit) a middle of the road plan that skewed towards the higher end of his expected needs for dehumidification and air movement was put into action.

Adequate climate control can keep finishes on schedule even during unusually humid seasons.

As the results show, the project ran mid 40% RH in midst of a long stretch of high humidity weather we had been experiencing in the last couple of weeks. As Chris told me, "The finish guys tell me this will cut their time to complete in half and on a tight schedule that is exactly what we need. We definitely made the right call." Way to go Chris! We truly appreciate the opportunity to work with you on this project.

We realize that temporary climate control is seldom a budgeted item. In almost every instance though not only will the investment pay for itself, it will save you time and money. So how much are results like cutting your finish schedule in half worth to you?

Planning for temporary climate control is essential to saving time and money.

As always, if I can help in anyway please feel free to contact me. Thank you,

Heath