Posts by IES

As the HVAC industry advances towards greater efficiency and environmental sustainability, significant changes are on the horizon. By the end of September, the use and installation of R-410A refrigerant lines…

Apartment living has changed dramatically nationwide over the last several years, and the shifts in the multifamily market have changed how local rentals are being designed and built. One of…

Modular MEP construction follows a trend in construction methodology known as lean construction. With a focus on reduced labor, materials, and timeframes, lean MEP construction aims at streamlining many of…

2023 was a whirlwind year for multifamily housing trends. High demand for housing resulted in the highest rental inventory for years. And tenants are demanding more and more amenities than…

Large multifamily apartments need a comfortable solution for their HVAC requirements. But that solution must also fit the budget and the floor plan. Installing VTAC units in apartments provides an…

Over the last few years, energy and utility costs have increased rapidly. That cost increase directly impacts property owners, whether residential or commercial. In rental properties, those cost increases affect…

How do you meet multiple heating and cooling demands at one time? This is the question that variable refrigerant flow systems answer. This technology, originally invented by Daikin Industries, LTD…

The Sioux Falls housing market has seen unprecedented growth over the last three years, bringing some of the most innovative and elegant rental properties we’ve ever seen. And it’s not…

At the very start of planning and designing a large multifamily development, the cost is a determining factor for many decisions. But without the right information and the right vision,…

Multifamily buildings present complex design and engineering challenges in every area, and HVAC design is no exception. In the past, less stringent construction standards allowed for less efficient heating, cooling,…