b'COVER STORYbuilding has a large variable refrigerant system, considered to be highly energy efficient. It consists of combined condensers on the roof that heat and cool, and they all branch off into several single systems. So each floor has its own unit on the roof that separates to serve the individual suites, providing the necessary heating and cooling independently.REUSE AND RECYCLEDuring the preparation of the site, Kelson Group had to clear some of the older, vacant houses still standing. The developer ended up donating many of these vacant structures to the fire department for training exercises before they were torn down, Hayes says. So its good to know much of the lumber and other material wasnt just destroyed or taken to the landfill. And the challenges on the project?With my job, procurement means the same thing as purchasing, and tracking all of the hundreds of things that go into a project of this scope. Its a constant balancing act, Hayes says. Supply chains were definitely a challenge because we started in 2022 and many of the systems took a while to bounce back after the pandemic. But by the end of 2024, Photos courtesy of Interior Plumbing & Heating. supply chains overall were certainly more streamlined and back to normal.Because of this situation, Hayes and his company took some proactive steps. At the very beginning, we spent a lot of time defining our major equipment and Rooted in Community. Ready to Help.Timely Resolution Legal Services for every project and every stepfrom planning HIGHLY SKILLED GUIDANCE to completion, from contracts to disputes. Committed to guiding Custom Solutions you through every legal matter.An experienced legal team 250.762.4222 working together for our clients. fhplawyers.com30 SOUTHERN INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION ASSOCIATION'