HVAC & COVID-19: ASHRAE’s System Guidance
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has issued HVAC system guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Their resources are…
HVAC for Laboratories: Ventilation, Lab Types & Equipment
Planning a laboratory layout from an HVAC design standpoint should be done with the goal of making each room and set up in the laboratory as safe as possible. Air quality must be…
COVID-19 & Indoor Air Quality: Can Air Filters Help?
We know that the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted through airborne droplets. These droplets can be inhaled when you take a breath. They can also stick to surfaces and are then…
Water Purification 101-Reverse Osmosis & Deionization
Water purification removes contaminants that can interfere with manufacturing processes, or leave evaporative residue on equipment. Purified water is in demand for many…
How MEP Engineers Design and Create Mixed-Use Buildings
Mixed-use buildings, combining two or more uses into a single structure, can see parking garages, apartments, shops, restaurants and others come together under one roof. This…
Benefit of Integrated Lighting & HVAC Controls
According to the Department of Energy, space heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) and lighting systems account for almost 70% of a typical building's overall energy…
Data Center Design Considerations and Trends
Data center designs can be challenging to create for even the most experienced professional. Data centers are among both the most complex and energy-demanding building…
The Benefits of BIM and VDC for HVAC
In the building industry, taking extra HVAC planning care during the preconstruction and construction phases can be vital to maximizing HVAC system efficiency and easing…
Benefiting from Building Commissioning
Commissioning is for more than ships and HVAC systems. The building commissioning process ensures that all systems are designed, installed and function as the owner requires. It…
Understanding NFPA 13, Sprinkler Installation Standards
Every commercial building should be outfitted with fire protection systems, including smoke detectors, extinguishers, alarms and sprinklers, according to local codes. Sprinkler…
What NFPA 101 Is & Why It’s Important for Your Mission-Critical Building
NFPA 101 has long-reaching roots dating back to the 1940s when several devastating, catastrophic fires claimed the lives of hundreds of people. These tragic events focused…
The Future of IoT & the HVAC Industry
The future of the Internet of Things (loT) and the HVAC industry is here. In response to the potential of loT, HVAC manufacturers, building managers and residential-user advocates…
Understanding Microchannel Heat Exchangers & Their Use Cases
Microchannel heat exchangers (MCHE) have made their move into the HVAC industry. Redesigned to target the needs of HVAC systems, these heat exchangers improve efficiency and cost…
What Are AHUs and Their Role in an HVAC System
Air handling units (AHU) do more than push air around. They include features that manage indoor air quality (IAQ) and allow for comfortable indoor temperatures. Understanding the…
Taking the Heat: Heat Exchangers in HVAC
Heat exchangers are the core of HVAC systems. The transfer of heat between fluids through a combination of conduction, convection and radiation drives the heating and cooling…
Fire Protection Systems
Fire protection systems are an absolute necessity for new construction, and even for many renovations. Standards and codes include minimum requirements, but a good design does…
Learning from the Past
It has been said: “One thing that we have learned from history, is that we don’t always learn from history”. The article you’re about to read was born out of my personal…
Domestic Water Piping Design and Sizing Guide
Domestic water piping carries water to fixtures in residential or non-residential buildings. The optimum water pipe design safely provides the needed pressures and flow rates…
Water-Source Heat Pump Systems and Their Applications
By Patti Dees Water-source heat pump (WSHP) systems take advantage of the heat transfer abilities of water to provide efficient redistribution of heat across multiple heating and…
The Stack Effect: How It Works and Its Impact on Your Energy Efficiency
By Patti Dees Stack effect, also called chimney effect, drives airflow through buildings. Controlling air movement into and through a building can increase energy efficiency and…
Therma is excited to announce the acquisition of VarcoMac, a Baltimore-Washington Metro Area-based provider of elec… https://t.co/1umciJrh5h
It’s critical that a building’s commercial HVAC systems operate at peak efficiency during the summer season. Catch… https://t.co/UTE7DMPdQy
With each new feature, industrial controllers become more flexible & better able to manage the complex functions re… https://t.co/zIhelVEKZB
Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April is a united effort to recognize the dangers of and eliminate preventabl… https://t.co/0NW0A7aAae
As HVAC technology advances, so does the duty to work with equipment that is environmentally friendly & safe, as we… https://t.co/FZpfhjpZfH
Therma announced the hiring of Jeffrey Sprau as the new CEO. He succeeds founder, Joe Parisi, who will become Chair… https://t.co/lfXX4DOStM
BMS, BAS & EMS systems are designed to help you control energy costs and monitor your building system performance,… https://t.co/kfetX6FYdB
The National Electrical Manufacturers Association or NEMA as most commonly known, has set the industry standard in… https://t.co/h2CtV9GlJD
All HVAC systems will need to be replaced at some point, regardless of how well the system is maintained. Replacing… https://t.co/Aj96XFTBAA
There are times when VRV systems are preferred, like school classrooms or individual office spaces. Combinations wi… https://t.co/s8a89N1TrX
We are excited to announce that Therma has acquired Yearout Mechanical, an Albuquerque, N.M.-based design-build pro… https://t.co/lGKvsNbuzw
Greater dependence on machine data & connectivity is putting new demands on HMI platforms to provide data in a cont… https://t.co/U1Zx5LB0sQ
Are you looking for ways to increase the air quality in your workspace? Are you concerned about mold, allergens, VO… https://t.co/f52lN3tNWV
The latest project to come out of our skid shop is a solvent dispenser unit for an R&D facility in Fremont. Our ski… https://t.co/VYEA0yBr3M
Our TAB department will test the airflow, temperature, and quality of air in a system from the point of intake to t… https://t.co/CeOn3ROxPK
Indoor air is 2x-5x as polluted as outdoor air, & indoor pollution can be as much as 100x greater than outdoor leve… https://t.co/k1fvE0MU5Y
Therma has a large dedicated fabrication shop for our process skids group. We design, build, test, deliver, and ins… https://t.co/1UodwW5biI
If you’re considering improving your HVAC equipment with a variable-speed compressor upgrade, it’s important to rem… https://t.co/uBIQ8WKVjx
By taking advantage of our onsite sheet metal shop, cleanroom and skid manufacturing capabilities we are able to bu… https://t.co/VcvbvGMFBm
In order to build this custom exhaust manifold, our machine shop bored holes into this blind flange so that it can… https://t.co/8JPumYM1Od
Hydro & vacuum excavation is a non-mechanical, non-destructive process that uses pressurized water and industrial strength vacuum to simultaneously excavate and evacuate soil. As hydro excavation safely breaks up soil, the soil and water slurry is conveyed by vacuum to a debris tank. This is a great method for excavating under the concrete slab of your building to repair failed piping in lieu of cutting structural concrete. #concrete #buildings #pressure #soil #vacuum #structures #excavation
Deanna Rubio, Dennis Lopez, Ryan Seithel, David Wurnitsch, Mark Ross, and Bruce Murdock all hosted clients at this year's annual Asian Commercial Professionals golf tournament at Castlewood Country Club in Pleasanton. Therma's theme this year was Mardi Gras. Everyone loved the Thermacanes 🍹and our minute-to-win-it game ⛳
#golf #acp #tournaments #hvac #service #construction
Last week, Therma welcomed San Jose City College's HVAC class for an introduction to the industry. Tim Jones, our head of HVAC Service, and Mark Goupil, our head of HVAC Operations, gave a presentation on the wide variety of work mechanical contractors do. Then we took the students on a tour of our prefab shop so they could see it all first hand. We are excited to inspire the next generation of workers.
#inspiration #hvac #contractors #sjcc #education
With our CO2 and fiber lasers, we can cut any depth into material from complete penetration to surface scribing. One of the most useful functions of the laser is scribing guides for our skilled welders to quickly fit up and weld joints, like you see here. This eliminates the need to manually fit up the adjoining material, which saves time and improves accuracy. #fiberlasers #scribe #welding
For decades, filtration, ventilation and humidity control have served as the foundation of an efficacious commercial indoor air quality (IAQ) program. However, none of these strategies can effectively contain biological contaminants such as bacteria, viruses, mold, and fungi. Learn more about how to improve your indoor air quality with UV lighting.
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Commercial building construction can be reduced from a multi-step, multi-team approach subject to weather delays and on-site fabrication to a basic support and wall unit installation process. This rapid construction technique exploits the versatility and strength of insulated metal panels.
Check out our latest blog post for more info: https://lnkd.in/gX53YjJ
#buildingdesign #buildingmaterials #constructionmanagement #construction
Therma is building a modular chiller skid that is going to interface with a process reactor skid we've recently built and installed in our client's lab. The reactor skid needs to run at very precise temperature and this chiller is going to be part of a system that will regulate it.
#imagine #design #build
We were happy to host property managers from Cushman & Wakefield yesterday for a tour of our facility and a Lunch & Learn focusing on plumbing basics. Mike Fisher, our EVP of Service & Safety, led the shop tour while Dave McCall, of Plumbing Service, taught us the ins and outs of plumbing. Thank you Tiffany Lauchlan for all your help. #plumbing #propertymanagers #lunchandlearn
Choosing the right HVAC contractor can be a challenge. The challenges of balancing cost, experience, professionalism and competency can be difficult when trying to figure out which contractor is right for your specific needs. When choosing a contractor, factors such as pricing and experience are just a couple of items to look for.
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#airconditioning #hvaclife #heating #cooling #construction #bayarea #siliconvalley #california #socal #thermanews
These VAVs are equipped with building automation controls that regulate temperature and flow rate. Each control box can run on its own or be connected to a network and controlled from a central hub. Building automation is smarter, easier and more efficient.
#buildingautomation #buildingmanagement #energyefficiency #hvac #hvaccontrols
Passive solar heating uses energy from the sun for temperature control in buildings. These heating systems make use of the energy transfer and storage properties of building materials and air to utilize solar energy in simple systems that require no mechanical control apparatus, have minimal moving parts and require little maintenance.
#energy #solarenergy #passivesolar #temperaturecontrolled #Therma #Thermanews
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Sustainable development represents a necessary ideal of the modern world: how do we continue the trajectory of continuous socio-economic growth without depleting or damaging the resources that allow us to do so? In order to achieve sustainable development it is of course necessary to design for sustainability.
#design #sustainability #sustainabledevelopment #energyefficiency #energymanagement
Comprehensive HVAC maintenance can help lower energy costs, eliminate expensive repairs, reduce downtime and extend the life of heating and cooling systems.
In fact, the Building Efficiency Initiative reports that regular maintenance can lower HVAC energy costs by 5 to 40 percent, depending on the equipment and structural efficiency characteristics of the building.
Check out our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/gXZUhb7
#energy #maintenance #buildings #hvac #coolingsystem
Jason, who joined our team in September 2017, was recently promoted to BAS Controls Engineering Manager. Jason has consistently and energetically lead our team towards standardization of our engineered drawings, programming, graphics and workflow as well as establishing an internal training/mentoring program. Fellow Thermite Tom Canty and all of us at Therma are thrilled by Jason's well deserved promotion. #training #BAS #buildingautomation
Congratulations to XL Construction and everyone who helped make this project a huge success! Ford Innovation and Research Center has won a 2018 Best Projects Award from Engineering News-Record in the Manufacturing category- ENR California Region. Therma was responsible for the HVAC and plumbing design-assist and construction.
#design #engineers
Therma recently received a 10-Year Certificate of ISNetworld Membership and we are pleased to share this milestone with you. Since 2007, we have centralized our compliance and safety data within ISNetworld and streamlined our reporting process, making it easier for you to prequalify our company.
Clients such as DuPont, Genentech, Tesla, Honeywell, Novartis, Dynegy, Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Jones Lang LaSalle have all evaluated Therma through ISNetworld.
Contact your company's ISN representative if you would like to connect with us.
#milestones #isnetworld #safetyculture
50th Anniversary Building Banner
Check out our new banner located at the back of our building! Look out for it if you're driving on 101 near the McKee Rd/Julian St exit.
Therma’s 50th Anniversary
In case you missed it, we honored Therma's owners, Joe and Nicki Parisi, by presenting them with a 50th anniversary plaque that was created in our shop and ...
Biopharmaceutical Tank Installation Timelapse
A timelapse of Therma employees installing two tanks in a biopharmaceutical skid.
Therma Christmas Magic 2016
A Christmas display elf comes to life and asks for a new home. As luck would have it, Therma is here to help! Featuring Dancers from Montage Dance ...
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This Is Therma.
We believe that our people are the most valuable asset we bring to our work, and it shows in every project we complete. We care passionately about our clients and each other, and we do our best to spark a spirit of excitement and discovery in everyone around us.
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