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Operating room completed in 2019 at
our offering that allows for a simple upgrade to the
controls system to ensure they’re up to date and
running smoothly, without the hassle of reinstalling
an entirely new valve. Energy consumption is
another customer concern that is becoming more
and more prevalent, and we are making sure we
can address this and provide effective solutions for
our customers. Our product line includes various
valve options to ensure the best fit for a number of
different healthcare spaces, based on the needs of
the customer and the building. We’re also able to
convert constant volume valves to variable volume
valves, greatly reducing the energy usage.
Lastly, one of the key components of our business
structure is education. We spend a lot of time
educating the market and our customers to help
them understand which airflow control devices
the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital
will provide the best solution to their job—we are
unique in that we can talk about both the benefits
and disadvantages, because we carry several
options. This allows us to be very transparent with
our customers and representatives while helping
them gain an in-depth understanding of product
capabilities.
Q: Please describe some of the specific challenges
for HVAC in highly controlled areas like an operating
room.
A: Designing and implementing HVAC systems
in critical spaces takes an incredible amount
of collaboration with consulting engineers and
contractors on site, and there are a variety of factors
in building construction that need to be taken into
account during the design process. It’s important
for us to have solid communication with everyone
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