Posts by Emma Lotter
Avoid the Emergency Call: Why Preventative Boiler Maintenance Pays Off
In commercial properties, boilers play a critical role: providing reliable, high-capacity heating for tenants and customers. Whether you are a building owner, manager, or simply lease a space where you’re responsible for mechanical maintenance, the comfort of your building occupants is crucial. Given the importance of mechanical equipment like boilers to daily operations, issues aren’t just inconvenient- they can shut…
Read MoreWater Heater Not Keeping Up? Check These Five Things
If you’re a commercial building owner or facility manager, you know how frustrating it can be when the hot water runs cold. Whether you manage a hotel, restaurant, medical office, or multi-tenant property, the winter months can put a high demand on your plumbing system, especially with Sacramento’s recent cold weather. Here are some things…
Read MoreWhy Choose Design-Build for Your HVAC or Plumbing Project?
Design-build, design-bid-build and construction management are the three construction project delivery systems most commonly employed in North America. Over the past 25 years, use of design-build has greatly accelerated in the United States, making this delivery method one of the most significant trends in design and construction today. Project managers and general contractors alike understand…
Read MoreRefrigerant Update 3: Upcoming 2026 Regulations You Should Know About
The HVAC/R industry is currently going through one of the biggest changes in the past decade- and compliance is no longer optional. The regulatory shift brings questions for contractors, building owners and suppliers alike regarding future costs, installation procedures, and availability for the newly adopted refrigerants. While there’s still uncertainty ahead, Cooper Oates has made…
Read MoreWhy You Should Use One Mechanical Contractor for HVAC and Plumbing
Whether managing a commercial or industrial facility, or embarking on a new construction project, you face a choice: hire separate HVAC and plumbing contractors, or use one mechanical contractor for both. Which choice is smarter? There are countless benefits of hiring one contractor for your plumbing and HVAC that can save you time and money.…
Read MoreHVAC & Plumbing Considerations For Back-to-School Season
What Does Back-to-School Season Mean for Facility Maintenance? The bell is about to ring on a new school year, and classrooms and lesson plans are soon to be packed. School administrators and facility managers, however, must have a proper HVAC and plumbing maintenance plan in place to keep students and staff comfortable. The Cost of…
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