Commercial Case Studies United Methodist Church of the Resurrection In 1990, the 30 members of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection began their fledgling congregation on a site in Leawood, KS. Today that church has over 12,500 members and is on the verge of completing the first phase of an ambitious construction project that…
Commercial Case Studies Proctors Theatre Since 1926, Proctors Theatre in Schenectady, NY – a historic, beautifully restored theatre located in the heart of downtown – has presented the very best in entertainment for New York’s Capital Region. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Proctors Theatre has seen its stage graced by such legendary…
Commercial Case Studies Casino du Lac-Leamy Sometimes you just can’t gamble on the reliability and performance of your mechanical system, and when the facility involved also happens to be the largest construction project built in the Providence of Quebec since 1989 – a toss of the dice just won’t do. That’s why the Casino du…
Commercial Case Studies Mandalay Bay When Mandalay Bay decided to build the state-of-the-art 1.8 million gross square foot convention center that, when completed, would provide the resort with the largest convention and meeting facility on the Las Vegas strip, they chose Unilux. It’s hard to find sure winners in Vegas. And once the operating engineering…
Commercial Case Studies Prairie’s Edge Casino A 30-acre parcel of land located on a bluff over looking the Minnesota River Valley, five miles south of Granite Falls, MN is the location of the Prairie’s Edge Casino Resort. Wholly owned by the Upper Sioux Community, the $21 million dollar complex opened its doors on March 11,…
For the owners of the Berkshire Apartments, comfort, quality and affordability were a must. They thought two 400 HP UBW low pressure steam boilers would give that to them. They were wrong. On start up, both boilers “puffed,” meaning that the casings bent, causing short cycling. Already a logistical nightmare,…
BI Nutraceuticals, located in Long Beach, CA, manufactures food additives and supplements on an international scale. They import roots, leaves, and other natural materials from around the world, so, as you can imagine, sterilization is important. With a recently purchased $10 million German sterilizing system, Nutraceuticals found themselves in need…
Energy Park Utility, a Minnesota company, has been providing heating and cooling water to commercial buildings for over 20 years. Unfortunately, their history with boilers is not a pleasant one. Their first boiler was none other than a early-model Unilux that they found difficult to clean, hard to maintain, and…
The Great Lakes Naval Training Center was ready for a change. While they were training sailors, they were fighting a war with their boilers. Energy costs, safety concerns, and operating expenses were costing them a fortune, and their sanity. The boilers had to go. We saw…
For the University of West Florida, years of safety concerns and extensive maintenance were taking a toll. Their steam heating system had become a liability. They decided to scrap their 15-year-old equipment and invest in a cleaner, more powerful, system. One that would save money, save time, and prevent…
Hyatt Denver Convention Center Hotel is a sight to behold. With 1.25 million square feet, 1100 rooms, and 600 underground parking spaces, it is feat of modern engineering. That’s why we’re keeping it running. The road forward wasn’t always this easy, however. Hyatt needed equipment capable of…
Anyone who has stepped into a Bass Pro Shop can attest to their large variety, unique atmosphere and, most impressively, their size. The Outdoor World Catalog Showroom is no exception. Built in 1984, it’s jokingly described as “so damn big, you have to hire a guide,” and…
The faculty at Aspen High School were experts at adaptation. They were always looking for the next technique, the next idea. But while their students improved, their equipment didn’t. Old, inefficient, boilers were breaking budgets, and holding them back. Knowing it was time for a…
In recent years, UPMC Passavant Hospital has undergone a transformation. With a modern facility, advanced medical equipment, and a comprehensive range of health services, it has risen to be one of the top ranked hospitals in the nation. However, with ambition, come challenges. Regulations, high demand, and the cost of failure constantly loom…
