Turnkey Solutions for Industrial HVAC to Ensure Employee Comfort and OSHA Compliance
Previous Situation
Employee comfort in manufacturing and warehousing operations is a large and increasingly important consideration for companies. Employee discomfort not only interferes with work efficiency and safety, but can also strongly impact employee retention in a time when finding qualified workers is often difficult. In addition, as the climate changes and average temperatures continue to increase, OSHA heat regulations may become more difficult to comply with. Expenses related to employee comfort management are a significant cost companies must evaluate as they plan for future growth.
Providing cooling in an existing building can be particularly challenging because most facilities do not have the required infrastructure to support the addition of HVAC. In particular, many buildings cannot handle the structural load of new rooftop units, making it difficult for clients to provide adequate air conditioning to their employees without negatively impacting their bottom line.
Desired Situation
Large manufacturing companies frequently approach Applied Climate seeking to add anywhere from 100-2500 tons of cooling to their facility. The clients typically seek an affordable, low-cost solution but do not have much floor space to locate units on the interior floor.
Solution Provided by Applied Climate
Applied Climate Solutions’ engineering and systems design team start by walking the facility with the client to understand the client’s specific needs and current pain points. The team then develops multiple HVAC system options for the client to choose from and draws on Applied Climate’s unique portfolio of national manufacturer, consulting engineer, and subcontractor relationships to obtain affordable pricing for those options. Then, the Applied Climate team meets with clients and helps them decide which solution will best fit their needs and budget.
An example of the kind of custom-designed, budget-friendly solution Applied Climate Solutions provides its clients can be seen here: a highly cost-effective plan to utilize air rotation units to provide the greatest amount of cooling tons without taking up much floor space.