August, 2021
Greetings,

We have made it to August! Hard to believe summer will wrap up soon and kids will be back in school.

As life seemed to normalize across the U.S. for a short time, the construction industry faced new hardships from the effects of COVID-19. We are still seeing a mix of labor and supply shortages with an increased demand for both. This shift is influencing how we purchase supplies and structure the work environment. Fortunately, we are learning that with change comes opportunity. Staying proactive is how we will continue to grow. Read on to find out more.

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3 Unexpected Equipment Challenges Construction is Facing in 2021 – And What to Do Now
Take a moment to remember where you were in March of 2020 when the pandemic took hold in the U.S. I vividly remember arriving at CONEXPO in Las Vegas, well aware of COVID-19, but not yet recognizing the magnitude of its impact. Just days later, I left CONEXPO with a very different feeling and outlook for the weeks, months and year ahead.

...Gone are the days when you could go to an equipment dealership and buy a machine off the lot. Inventory is low while wait times are at historic highs. According to this article shared in June, lead times are the highest they have been in nearly 35 years.

What the Olympic Games can teach us about the workplace
Athletes at the Olympic Games in Tokyo are not only displaying their athleticism, talent and grit. They’re also modeling new ways of being a leader — on and off the competitive stage.

With the wide range of sports at the Olympics, we are witness to the variety of ways to compete and collaborate.

Sometimes an Olympian goes for the win, and sometimes they decide to hold back, working with teammates, or even rivals, and exhibiting heroic displays of good will and kindness — all under the challenges and constraints of the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve watched rival swimmers hug in the pool at the end of a race, cyclists take turns drafting and runners pull each other up off the track.
Cybersecurity threats for constructors the ‘second pandemic,’ says expert
As the adoption of new technology increases among general contractors and construction companies, so too do cybersecurity risks.

...It is a misconception that cyber criminals only attack bigger companies.

“They absolutely go after the big fish for sure but they just as frequently go after the small ‘mom and pop shops’ who maybe don’t have the infrastructure, the knowledge or the support to handle anything other than to say, pay a couple thousand dollars…to unlock the system to regain business because they know they’ll do it quickly rather than risk the threat of being down for a month and most often going out of business,” he explained.
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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. 

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.  

Learn more about our services by visiting our website: www.KatilystCompany.com  
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— Charley Turner, A/C Mechanic Quantico Marine Corps Base
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