Greetings!
Spring is finally here. I am grateful for the warm weather and sunshine!
This is the time of year where we focus on spring cleaning. It is time to change filters, clean and seal ducts, and repair cracks or leaks that may have developed through the winter months. Let's fix any defects now to assure you are comfortable and breathing clean air.
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Skyrocketing steel, lumber costs threaten to slow construction jobs |
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Late last year, Mike Taylor was paying around $750 per short ton for the rebar he uses in his concrete pours. Now, that price has spiked closer to $900, a 20% increase in a little over a month.
"That could mean an extra $200,000 on a concrete job,” said Taylor, CEO of Pompano Beach, Florida-based Current Builders, a general contractor that focuses on commercial and multifamily structures. “We’re seeing a lot of upwards pressure.”
The reason?
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You’re vaccinated. Now what? |
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After more than a year of lockdown, mask-wearing, and social distancing, an end is in sight: President Joe Biden announced this month that the country expects to have enough doses of the COVID-19 vaccines to inoculate every adult in the country by the end of May. That means that, over the next six months or so, everybody who wants one—including young, healthy people—can expect to get their shot. Great news, sure, but it’s also ushering Americans into a new phase of uncertainty about what’s safe to do and what’s still considered risky. The CDC released guidance this week for fully vaccinated people with some important guidelines, but there’s a lot we still don’t know for sure.
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Palazzo Las Vegas is world's largest 'green' building
With so much hype about VA casino’s, I found this article fascinating!
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The Palazzo Las Vegas, a Las Vegas Sands Corporation property, announced that the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) made its "green" status official with the presentation of a Silver LEED Certificate (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) at an award ceremony held on April 10...
According to USGBC, The Palazzo is not only the largest LEED-certified building in the world, but is over four times bigger than the second-largest. "The Palazzo is to be commended for achieving LEED certification.
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About the Katilyst Company |
Katilyst Company is your HVAC consultant and supply partner. We work diligently to eliminate unnecessary costs for your commercial projects, repair, and maintenance efforts. Our purpose is to expedite the procurement process which leads to a happier and healthier environment for our clients. When you engage Katilyst for your Commercial HVAC needs, you can expect accurate answers along with a fast and complete solution. Katilyst is a SWaM certified micro-business with 15+ years of experience. We maintain a vast network of resources to locate all types of HVAC parts and equipment.
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Katilyst also offers premier project management and consulting services at any stage of your project. We pay close attention to detail while offering flexibility, a fresh perspective, and experienced personnel. Katilyst strives for the highest level of productivity and enthusiasm at all times.
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“Our business is caring for animals not dealing with building issues. We knew from the first meeting with Katilyst Company, we would finally have a permanent solution to our HVAC issues. It was nice having Katie as our single point of contact, and we couldn’t have asked for better communication throughout the project. We highly recommend Katilyst Company for all of your HVAC needs.”
— Kimberly Laska, Executive Director Heritage Humane Society
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