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Articles Tagged with ''retrofit''

Silverleaf Hall.

$29.7M Electrification Bronx Supportive Housing Retrofit Begins

Lantern Organization, IMC Architecture and Rockabill Consulting closed financing and began work on the project.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
May 21, 2026

The eight-story, 130,000-square foot Silverleaf Hall includes 55 units under contract with NYS Supportive Housing Program for formerly homeless families and 63 affordable units available to single adults and families earning less than 80% AMI.


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Eastern Washington Hospital Mechanical System

Old Systems, New Demands: How Contractors are Navigating the Retrofit Market

Integrating high-efficiency equipment with existing piping and controls remains a key challenge (and opportunity) in today’s retrofit market
Kristen Bayles 200x200 headshot
Kristen R. Bayles
May 15, 2026
With an increase in retrofits in the current market, here’s how contractors are navigating the issues that come with it.
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Aging Boiler
Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

A Second Look at a Two-Pipe Steam System

A boiler room walkthrough uncovers high operating pressure, aging equipment and a misaligned replacement plan
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
May 14, 2026
A service job for an apartment building still using its original heating system from the 1970-1980s has unique issues.
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Michael and Anthony Caruso in front of the truck for A.C. Plumbing, Heating and Mechanical.

Press tools designed to keep business moving – press after press

A RIDGID RP 350 testimonial.
August 26, 2025

This RIGID tool testimony by A.C. Plumbing, Heating and Mechanical highlights a job on a 1930s hotel. 


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The Senate building.

$25.8 million rehabilitation and electrification of The Senate residence in Manhattan reaches half-way milestone

Upon completion in 2026, the project will create the first fully electrified SRO supportive housing property in New York City.
August 19, 2025

Goddard Riverside, Rockabill Consulting, the archetectural team of IMC Architecture and Magnusson Architecture and Planning and Notias Construction are working together on this project. 


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A dilapidated window, window sill, and radiator.
Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Old home needs entirely new heating system; is it worth it?

Exploded radiators
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
March 10, 2025

A few weeks back, I received a call from an acquaintance named Jack, whom I hadn't talked to in a while. He mentioned a job opportunity and mentioned the radiators in the house have burst. We discussed the details and arranged for me to visit the location.


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A young boy uses a measuring tape and pretends to be a construction worker. He is wearing a hard hat, suspenders, and a tool belt while measuring on a stud of a house being built in Utah, USA.
Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Young people do want to work

Don’t judge everyone based on stereotypes.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
February 3, 2025

An emergency call led a team to a school with a leaking boiler, which was shut down due to safety concerns. After clarifying the need for urgent repairs, the executive director approved the work. Complications arose from snow and transport challenges, but a friend connected them with a group of young workers willing to help, easing manpower concerns.


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Small Aux Boiler
Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Low-pressure steam boiler piping gets much-needed replacement

71-year-old piping failure at an apartment complex resulted in many challenges.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
January 8, 2025

We tackled issues at a 1953 apartment complex with a failing steam system, repairing pumps and leaks. This year, we discovered significant deterioration in the 6-inch steel steam main while preparing for its replacement, highlighting the poor condition of the aging infrastructure.


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Boiler plumbing for a large apartment building.
Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

In hot water: A DHW logistical predicament

A local hotel’s domestic hot water system repairs calls for creative problem-solving.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
December 5, 2024

A hotel’s aging hot water system faces upgrades as leaking tanks are set to be replaced with smaller units. While a full redesign is desired for efficiency, budget constraints may limit the project scope, causing temporary hot water disruptions.


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Open door of a white modern garage with a concrete driveway, next to the main house at the urban district.

Above-floor plumbing simplifies garage conversion to an in-law suite

Mechanical contractor opts for cost-effective, easy to install Saniflo solution.
Michael Cerna
April 22, 2024

Joseph Cariola, a licensed plumber and operations manager at Feddon Mechanical, converted his garage into an in-law suite with a bedroom and bathroom to accommodate up to three people.


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