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The Leading Edge of Building Automation with IP-Based Controllers

Monday, May 9th, 2022

Speed. Processing power. Security. All of which are part of the future of IP-based building automation controllers. When it comes to the optimization of Building Automation Systems (BAS), many believe this is where the future is headed. 

MODERNIZE + OPTIMIZE

To meet the needs of customers in the automated building universe, implementing IP-based solutions is the most logical path. While IP-based building systems haven’t always been widely spread, the recent IP adoption has greatly increased, providing the potential to make them run at the highest level of reliability—while remaining cost-effective. Extremely resilient, these IP-based networks provide unmatched operations, guaranteeing that business runs as usual. As for security, these solutions are encrypted, protecting the operations of the building. 

Using these secure IP-based configurations, the time and money that goes into managing a BAS system is significantly decreased.

The IP based product—both wired and unwired—provide a standard for integrating down to the device level, while allowing typical and advanced configurations that other media and systems can’t do without additional hardware, software, and time.

Egan Company Building Automation Group Manager, Kirk Wahlstrom

REAL-TIME PRODUCTIVITY

Solving problems regarding building performance needs to happen in real-time. Working on an IP-based network allows for much more bandwidth, allowing building owners, property managers, and engineers access to the data analytics they need, as fast as they need it. Egan Company Building Automation Account Manager, Michael Miller states, “IP is a faster, more secure smart building solution. It will be the technology all Building Automation Systems will migrate to in the future.”

IP-BASED CUSTOMER CASE STUDY

One of Egan’s most recent modernization projects involves the Centennial Lakes Office Park in Edina, Minn. With consideration of the most relevant and impactful migration, Egan was able to provide a full IP-based network to move away from aging networks and controllers and invest in a sustainable and serviceable future. Seamless installation allowed for the new systems to be easily integrated within multiple buildings. Installing the network backbone has provided a migration path that allows the customer to dictate the timing and areas of greatest concern.

While implementing IP technology is still the newcomer on the Building Automation block, the future of simplifying, upgrading, and modernizing is here and it’s IP-based. 

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Why Your Business Needs EV Charging Stations

Thursday, March 31st, 2022

In the coming years, electric vehicles will make up more than 25% of vehicles on the road. At first glance, this might seem like a small percentage, but in reality it accounts for several million vehicles. While the adoption of electric vehicles grows, now is the time to get into the electric vehicle charging station game.

THE MANY BENEFITS OF EV CHARGING STATIONS

Business owners and property managers alike can reap the benefits when it comes to installing EV chargers. As the sheer number of electric vehicles on the road increases, a business opportunity arises allowing you to fulfill the needs of tenants and customers while drawing them into your business. While the benefits are nearly endless, a few include: 

  1. Keep employees supported by meeting their EV charging needs.
  2. Attract customers who stay longer and spend more time at your business. EV drivers are always looking for somewhere to charge, thus, customers who may have never found your business, are much more likely to stumble upon it when looking for an EV charging station. 
  3. Embrace sustainability. People seek environmentally friendly options – by implementing EV charging stations, you are showcasing your commitment to sustainability and renewables.
  4. Hassle-free revenue from EV drivers – consider the fees from charging as another source of income. 
  5. Ability to tap into government and other incentives provided toward installing EV chargers.
  6. Increase your overall property value.

WHAT NOW? TAKE ADVANTAGE OF ONE-SOURCE.

Positioned uniquely to support EV charging, Egan Company is your trusted installer and maintenance provider for all things related to EV charging stations. With a full-service advantage, our team has you covered from every angle. To  maintain competitive advantage, choose the Egan team as your commercial EV charging station partner today. Stay at the forefront of the market.

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Why Consider Egan’s Refrigeration-IQ™ Controls?

Friday, January 28th, 2022

It’s time to streamline your industrial refrigeration process – where should you turn? Egan Company is your resource in designing, installing, and maintaining your next ammonia controls project. 

WHAT IS REFRIGERATION-IQ™?

Most are familiar with ammonia, the naturally occurring gas combination of nitrogen and hydrogen. Similar to other natural refrigerants (for example: water), ammonia is readily available and harmless to the environment, providing a major advantage in the industrial refrigeration arena. 

The refrigeration process itself looks the same here, simply using ammonia as the refrigerant. Thus, ammonia refrigeration presents an industrial grade option to cool large-scale systems within a variety of facilities,  such as food and beverage processing, cold storage warehouses, or industrial operation. 

WHY CHOOSE REFRIGERATION-IQ™?

Choosing custom refrigeration controls for your industrial application is not only cost-effective, it’s energy efficient and environmentally conscious (with a global warming and ozone depletion potential of zero). 

If your facility utilizes an industrial refrigeration system, upgrading to one of Egan Company’s Refrigeration-IQ™ control systems will increase your efficiency while decreasing the energy costs associated with commercial refrigeration. Our certified engineers will customize your system to fulfill your specific needs.

SYSTEM FEATURES OF REFRIGERATION-IQ™ SYSTEMS DESIGNED BY EGAN: 

  • Custom control panels fabricated in Egan’s UL 508A Panel Shop
  • A non-proprietary software solution featuring Rockwell hardware and software platforms
  • Control optimization that provides energy and water consumption savings
  • Load sharing
  • Intuitive compressor, condenser, and evaporative defrost sequencing matrices
  • Winter/summer and daytime/nighttime sequence settings
  • Trending and reporting
  • Remote access and monitoring
  • Leak detection
  • Alarming
  • Routine maintenance scheduling
  • System view at a glance

View our latest featured industrial refrigeration controls project!

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We are Egan Glaziers

Thursday, October 28th, 2021

WE ARE EGAN GLAZIERS

Commercial glazing services became part of Egan Company in 1998, with the establishment of our InterClad team. Hospitals, hotels, high-rise condos, office buildings, stadiums, and government facilities – glaziers do it all!

DAILY JOB OF AN EGAN GLAZIERS

Glaziers install window wall and curtainwall through a very complex process. They also work with architectural aluminum, mirrors, handrails, storefront windows, mall fronts, condominiums, and glass walls. All of our glaziers are members of Local Union 1324.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF 

In case you missed our specialty trades video series, take one minute to learn what our glaziers do! These are the faces behind our products and services. Without their commitment to safety, innovation, and exceeding customer expectations daily, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

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We are Egan Limited Energy Technicians

Thursday, October 7th, 2021

Egan Company has had low voltage and technology systems services since 1989, with over 50 limited energy technicians today. From working on stadiums and arenas, corporate offices, education buildings, housing and hospitality, manufacturing, and other various facilities – limited energy technicians are everywhere!

DAILY JOB OF AN EGAN LIMITED ENERGY TECHNICIANS 

Limited energy technicians install, maintain, replace, and repair electronic systems and equipment. Further, they test circuits, program and troubleshoot various systems, diagnose technical issues, optimize data networks, and make sure that systems are safe and up to code.

These craftspeople are all members of Local Unions 292 and 110. Technicians frequently work as a team with other Egan trades to provide a one source solution.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF 

In case you missed our specialty trades video series, take two minutes to learn what our limited energy technicians can do! These are the faces behind our products and services. Without their commitment to safety, innovation, and exceeding customer expectations daily, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

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We Are Egan Iron Workers

Monday, September 27th, 2021

Iron working trade services have been part of Egan Company since 1998, with the creation of InterClad. Iron workers install storefront, curtainwall, panels, window wall systems, hand railings, translucent panels, and more.

DAILY JOB OF AN EGAN IRON WORKER

From moving, installing, unloading, and setting curtainwall to welding and operating aerial lifts – an iron worker can do it all. Iron workers are responsible for getting the materials physically onto a building. And, all of our iron workers are members of Local Union 512.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF 

In case you missed our specialty trades video series, take one minute to learn what our iron workers can do! These are the faces behind our products and services. Without their commitment to safety, innovation, and exceeding customer expectations daily, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

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We are Egan Pipefitters

Wednesday, September 15th, 2021

Pipefitting is one of the 12+ trades performed by Egan Company. Our pipefitters work in many industries, including industrial, commercial, government facilities, and refineries.

DAILY JOB OF AN EGAN PIPEFITTER

Pipefitters install, maintain, repair, and fabricate mechanical piping systems for many different types of buildings and facilities. They also install and maintain valves and automatic controls used to regulate pipe systems, as well as inspect, examine, and test installed systems and pipelines.

Some of the mechanical systems that our pipefitters work on include high-pressure steam, process piping, boilers, chillers, snowmelt systems, and natural gas systems.

Our Egan pipefitters are all members of Local Union 6, 539, and 454. They carry city Common C cards and in-state high-pressure licenses, as well as welding certifications. 

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF 

In case you missed our specialty trades video series, take one minute to learn what our pipefitters do! These are the faces behind our products and services. Without their commitment to safety, innovation, and exceeding customer expectations daily, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

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Experience Hands-on Building Systems Training in Technology Center

Tuesday, August 31st, 2021

What pairs best with an efficient technology system? A team that knows how to utilize it – which is why Egan Company is not only an installer, integrator, and service provider, but also our customers’ system educator!

At Egan, we know that our role doesn’t end after installation, but rather it transitions to provide assistance and direction for operating building’s systems. To provide the best training, we open up our Technology Center (where we train our own union trades staff) to offer customers and other groups the chance to learn how to utilize their systems in a controlled setting. By tailoring training curriculum to meet the needs of each groups’ systems, customers leave knowing the ins and outs of their specific applications.

 Within Egan’s Technology Center, many building systems and solutions are on display, including:

  • Fire Alarm System (Notifier)
  • Access Control
  • Intrusion Alarm
  • Video Surveillance
  • Building Automation

The benefits of learning your own system in a real test environment are exponential. With many of these systems, testing and learning a system within a facility is risky and requires off-time. Take building access control systems for example, by learning the system at Egan, facility managers and engineers don’t have to worry about compromising the system or changing the access of everyone within the facility. One step further, if teams are trying to train on the fire detection system at their facility, they run the risk of accidentally evacuating the building when it’s not necessary. By training in our Technology Center, customers can pull the fire alarm without running any risks.

What kind of groups need systems training? The answer is simple: anyone and everyone with a building technology system! From maintenance crews and city fire departments to engineers and architects – Egan Company provides interested customers with systems training that adds value. By choosing Egan, building teams are not only setting up systems, but also themselves for success with in-depth, essential training from the experts.

Request a tour or set up a training session by contacting Vice President of Automation, Technology, and Service, Mark Broadwater.

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We are Egan Glassworkers

Tuesday, August 24th, 2021

Fabrication services for commercial glass and glazing systems have been a part of our scope of work at Egan Company since 1998. The InterClad team’s glasswork can be seen across the Twin Cities and the Midwest, often in high-rise housing, office buildings, stadiums, hospitals, hotels, and government facilities.

DAILY JOB OF AN EGAN GLASSWORKER

Glassworkers prefabricate curtainwall, storefront, and composite panel systems used to enclose a building. Our glassworkers are all members of Local Union 1324. Within Egan’s InterClad prefabrication shop, glassworkers cut, prep, and assemble the curtainwall and composite panel systems. They frequently work hand-in-hand with other trades at Egan to provide the highest quality workmanship to our customers.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF 

In case you missed our specialty trades video series, take two minutes to learn what our glassworkers can do! These are the faces behind our products and services. Without their commitment to safety, innovation, and exceeding customer expectations daily, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

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We are Egan Controls Electricians

Monday, August 16th, 2021

Since 2002, Egan Company has employed controls electricians who are all members of Local Unions 292 and 110. 

DAILY JOB OF AN EGAN CONTROLS ELECTRICIAN 

Controls electricians install, maintain, repair, and lay out electrical systems and equipment. They perform the work of trade electricians, but specialize in designing, maintaining, and troubleshooting electrical controls and panels. A majority of their work occurs within the industrial and manufacturing industries by helping customers maintain and improve their product process and systems for production.

Common systems that controls electricians work on include food and beverage processing, conveying, packaging, water and wastewater, material handling, batching, and robotic systems.

SEE IT FOR YOURSELF 

In case you missed our specialty trades video series, take two minutes to learn what our controls electricians can do! These are the faces behind our products and services. Without their commitment to safety, innovation, and exceeding customer expectations daily, we wouldn’t be able to do what we do.

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