July 2026

Inside the July Issue

 

 

Installation and Integration
Inverter-Driven Technology and HVAC Performance

As multifamily development continues to prioritize space efficiency and higherdensity layouts, HVAC system design is becoming a critical factor in overall project value.

Today’s air handling units are engineered for early-stage specification, enabling engineers to incorporate space-saving HVAC design into project plans from the outset. Installed within the ceiling, the system shifts HVAC equipment out of the occupied living space while maintaining ducted heating and cooling performance.

An ultra low-profile design helps accommodate ceiling space constraints and existing building systems, including ductwork and fire protection layouts.

This configuration eliminates the need for a dedicated mechanical closet, and keeps equipment concealed from primary living areas. The system combines a low-profile, ceiling-mounted design with inverter-driven heat pump performance and optional auxiliary heat capability, providing engineers and developers with a practical solution for buildings where space is at a premium. Full story »

 

 

Water Management Plan
Control Legionella in Potable Water Systems

Understanding potable water system design components is critical for Legionella control.

Use a comprehensive water management plan to layer a series of complementary control measures to protect occupants and visitors from exposure to Legionella. Full story »

 

today's news

Bona Engages with Footprints Floors Program

BSM Staff | 07.17.26

ENGLEWOOD, CO -- Bona, a supplier of products for installing, renovating, maintaining, and restoring premium floors, has formed a partnership with Footprints Floors, one of the nation’s largest flooring installation franchise organizations.

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SanAir Tech Expands in NE with Asbestos ID

BSM Staff | 07.17.26

BOSTON -- Asbestos Identification Lab has joined SanAir Technologies Laboratory, an accredited environmental testing services provider, following a 15-year-working partnership.

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Stryten Energy to Acquire C&D Trojan Battery

BSM Staff | 07.17.26

ALPHARETTA, GA -- C&D Technologies and Trojan Battery Company have agreed to be acquired by Stryten Energy to advance global battery manufacturing and deliver comprehensive energy storage solutions.

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New IAQ Platform Targets Radon Mitigation Svcs

BSM Staff | 07.16.26

ST. LOUIS -- Lewis & Clark Capital has formed a new indoor air quality platform built through the acquisitions of Radon Mitigation Services and Radon Professional Services.  

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Brass Knuckle Designs Gloves for Janitorial

BSM Staff | 07.16.26

CLEVELAND -- Janitorial work carries a high risk of injury, with about 1 in 5 workers reporting injuries each year. Exposure to chemicals, such as those found in cleaners, is a common hazard. These workers also need protection from general yuck as well as germs and bloodborne pathogens.

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Avery Dennison Improves Solar Window Film

BSM Staff | 07.16.26

MENTOR, Ohio -- Avery Dennison Graphics Solutions has developed a new generation of durable and sustainable, exterior solar control window films that provide heat rejection and UV block.

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