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

Amrize Upgrades R&D Center with $1M Investment

BSM Staff | 07.31.26

NORCROSS, GA -- Amrize is celebrating a new chapter for its Adhesives, Coatings & Sealants business with the completion of a $1 million modernization of its Norcross, Georgia manufacturing facility.

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JLG IDs Job Site Trends Affecting Work at Height

BSM Staff | 07.31.26

McCONNELLSBURG, PA -- JLG Industries, Inc., a manufacturer of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and telehandlers, has released a new industry whitepaper, Five Trends Reshaping Work at Height, which examines trends influencing access equipment selection on modern job sites.

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Stratus Clean Seeks Growth in Alabama & SE

BSM Staff | 07.30.26

LOS ANGELES -- Stratus Clean, a commercial cleaning franchise, continues its strategic expansion across the Southeast with the addition of new master franchise territories in Birmingham and Mobile, Alabama.

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Rathbun to Lead Bona’s Certified Craftsman Plan

BSM Staff | 07.30.26

ENGELWOOD, CO -- Bona, a supplier of products for installing, renovating, maintaining and restoring premium floors, has promoted Bryan Rathbun to director of the Bona Certified Craftsman Program.

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Fast Guard Urges Fire Sprinkler Compliance Work

BSM Staff | 07.30.26

HOLLYWOOD, FL -- Fast Guard Service, a provider of licensed fire watch and security guard services, is urging commercial and residential property owners to take immediate stock of their fire sprinkler systems as sweeping 2026 updates to NFPA 25 take effect across the country.

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Costco Teams with Trinity for On-Site Energy

BSM Staff | 07.29.26

SNOHOMISH, WA -- Trinity Energy (Trinity), a provider of integrated operating systems for sustainable energy, has taken Costco Wholesale off grid with the launch of an independent, on-site energy system at Costco’s distribution center in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

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