Project highlight of the week! Check out this clean room ADC designed, it built over a mezzanine with a moment frame system which allowed for large columns to span up to 40 feet without the need for cross bracing! Click on the link to learn more about this project.
https://adcengineers.com/portfolio/lockheed-martin-new-opco-facility/
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#engineering #design #cleanroom #BIMdesign #adc
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Lockheed Martin - New OPCo Facility - Advance Design Consultants
Friday Night, ADC and ADC Construction Management, Inc. hosted a Virtual Oktoberfest for our staff. Each guest got a box filled with craft brews, snacks, photo props & more. Together we joined a video chat with the Brewers/Owners of Hapa's Brewing Company to do a tasting and Q&A with the brewers. Then staff enjoyed time having drinks and catching up together.
Did you know Advance Design Consultants, Inc. offers Facility Condition Assessments? ADC provides an in-depth real-time look at the infrastructure, systems and equipment within your facility to gather much desired practical data so you can make tactical decisions for your company. Want to learn more? Visit our website: https://adcengineers.com/services/assessments/facility-condition-assessments/
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#adc #facilitycondition #assessments #engineering #construction
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Facility Condition Assessments - Advance Design Consultants
Last night ADC participated in the Women In ASHRAE's Terrarium Building networking event. The virtual event brought together women from the HVAC engineering community to network, socialize and create something beautiful. Thank you San Jose Ashrae for hosting and SUCCULENCE for the great experience!
#networking #engineering #femaleengineers #hvac #ashrae
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Building Relationships & Terrariums - Advance Design Consultants
Did you know the snowboard was invented by an engineer!?
With some engineering twists and turns along the way, the snowboard has become a marvel of geometry, chemistry, and biomechanics. Since the snowboard allows deft turns, ski manufacturers have quickly adopted some of the snowboard innovations, enabling skiers to turn with less effort.
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#Engineering #ADC #themoreyouknow
It's officially fall! Happy First day of fall everyone.
#Fall #ADC
Will there be a shift in where your employees live/work due to Covid-19? Economists are engaged in a debate about whether the geography of housing demand is changing as a result of the COVID-19 crisis and the recession of 2020. Read the article: http://ow.ly/W8ki50BQkXd
It's World Mental Health Day. Here's some tips that can help you improve your mental health and overall wellness. #worldmentalhealthday
https://www.helpguide.org/articles/mental-health/building-better-mental-health.htm
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Building Better Mental Health - HelpGuide.org
Did you know a woman named Emily Roebling supervised construction of the Brooklyn Bridge?! Emily was an engineer known for her contribution to the completion of the Brooklyn Bridge after her husband Washington Roebling developed caisson disease. She took over much of the chief engineer duties, including day-to-day supervision and project management.
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#engineering #womenengineers #projectmanagement #ADC
Did you know the first modern air conditioner was invented in 1902 by Willis Haviland Carrier, a skilled engineer who began experimenting with the laws of humidity control to solve an application problem at a printing plant in Brooklyn, NY?! Learn more about the first modern air conditioner here: http://ow.ly/1GIe50BSN83.
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#engineering #hvac #adc #inventions
Why is plumbing engineering important? A plumbing engineer is an engineering professional involved with the planning, design and installation of building systems related to plumbing, including water supply and drainage. Their role frequently overlaps other areas of mechanical and civil engineering. The systems they work on include standard plumbing for bathrooms, water supplies and drainage usually on a large scale. Plumbing engineers are closely involved in creating systems that affect the safety and security of new buildings. A plumbing engineer focuses on a “whole-building” concept that seeks to integrate important characteristics and elements of the structure’s design while supporting natural systems of recycling water, air and waste.
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#plumbingenigneering #themoreyouknow #adc
Happy Halloween! Stay safe everyone. #Halloween
ADC Project Highlight! AR Immuno Chemistry Lab, the work consists of the design and construction support for the remodeling of 25,000 square feet of existing building to accommodate the expansion of research facilities. The project included the design of 6,000 square feet of office area which consisted of private offices, open space and remodeling of existing underground garage. Learn more about this project and others by visiting our website!
https://adcengineers.com/portfolio/amgen-ar-immuno-chemistry-lab/
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#ProjectHighlight #ADC #Engineering
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Amgen - AR Immuno Chemistry Lab - Advance Design Consultants
At Advance Design Consultants, Inc., we take the time to evaluate your unique situation and specific needs. ADC does more than design spaces; we join our client’s team and create solutions that address their needs and meet their aspirations. No matter what the challenge is, we will work to create quality and sustainable solutions. Contact us today!
https://adcengineers.com/about-adc/values/
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#adc #engineering #design
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Our Values - Advance Design Consultants
We could all use a little more kindness #WorldKindnessDay
Today we honor, thank and remember those who served our country, those currently serving, and their families. As Abraham Lincoln once said, "The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here."
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#VeteransDay #Honor #Thankyouforyoursevice
Project Highlight of the week! ADC designed clean room improvements for a wafer manufacturing facility. The project included clean improvements and access between different classification areas, installation of fire separation doors for H-7 and F-1 areas, installation of chemical storage areas. The new expansion area is composed of new Cleanroom Tunnels, Service Chase area, fire rated corridor for exiting, and auxiliary spaces to house storage or Electrical Rooms. Visit our website to learn about this project and more!
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https://adcengineers.com/portfolio/headway-technologies-phase-1-expansion/
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Headway Technologies - Phase 1 Expansion - Advance Design Consultants
Today we express gratitude towards our blessings and how fortunate many of us are. Despite the challenges during these times, we want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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#thanksgiving #family #grateful
Today we express gratitude towards our blessings and how fortunate many of us are. Despite the challenges during these times, we want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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#thanksgiving #family #grateful
Today we give gratitude for all of our blessings and how fortunate many of us are. Despite the challenges during these times, we want to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving!
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#thanksgiving #family #grateful
On Friday, the ADC & ADC-CM team gathered for a Virtual Happy Hour. Over 25 employees and spouses/guests gathered for dinner, drinks and raffle from the comfort of their own homes. The companies provided each guest with a box with all the ingredients for their drinks so we could raise our glasses together and catch up. It was so great to see many familiar faces and get to a know a few new ones!
Did you know the ancient Egyptians created the first known systems using water to cool their indoor spaces? They did this by hanging wet mats over their doorways and windows, they lowered temperatures in their homes. The evaporated water from the wet mats reduced indoor temperatures and added refreshing moisture to the dry air. This later lead to the invention of HVAC units!
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#HVAC #History #funfact #adc
Project Highlight! ADC was responsible for remodeling 36,000 sq. ft. of existing building to accommodate the expansion of a Taurus Manufacturing Facility. This facility was designed as a class M3 clean room with ultra clean floor system. ADC also designed the equipment platform to support mechanical and electrical equipment. To learn more about this project and about ADC, please visit our website!
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https://adcengineers.com/portfolio/ibm-san-jose-building-6-taurus-expansion/
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IBM - Building 6 Taurus Expansion - Advance Design Consultants
Project Highlight of the week! Advance Design Consultants was engaged by the VA to provide Emergency Power Measurement Evaluation and Design Services for Building 100 in Palo Alto. Visit our website to learn more about this project and ADC!
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https://adcengineers.com/portfolio/va-palo-alto-building-100-emergency-generator-upgrade/
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VAMC - Building 100 Emergency Generator - Advance Design Consultants
Today is National Gingerbread House Day! Gather the family together, bake up some gingerbread and start building and decorating your very own gingerbread house. Happy building and have a great weekend!
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#gingerbreadhouse #family #adc
Happy New Year everyone, let’s work together to build a better 2021! #2021 #HappyNewYear
Today is National Static Electricity Day! Did you know static electricity is different from the electrical current carried by wires through a building or transmitted by the electric companies? Static electricity is produced when the positive and negative charges of an atom are out of balance. The atoms of some materials hold their electrons tightly. These materials, such as plastic, cloth, or glass, are insulators. While electrons of these substances do not move very freely, the electrons of other materials, such as metal, move more freely and are called conductors.
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#StaticElectricityDay #Science #FunFacts
Interesting read about adapting to this new world in the Engineering and Construction industry. "The US engineering and construction (E&C) industry began 2020 on a bright note—and then COVID-19 hit. Despite the challenges that have resulted, there are reasons to be optimistic. Explore five engineering and construction industry trends that will impact the coming year, from connected construction to new business models." Check out the rest of the article below.
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#engineering #construction #adc http://ow.ly/qlBu50D1DrL
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2021 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook
When you work with Advance Design Consultants, Inc., you will have an integrated team of architects, engineers, designers, planners, consultants and technical specialists committed to your project. We have created a 6-step process to maximize innovation and collaboration amongst the team, while offering our clients a systematic and clear workflow. Throughout the process, we keep in mind the client’s vision and promise to deliver that vision – whether it be a thorough and detailed facility assessment, an innovative sustainability upgrade or a functional yet dynamic built space. Please visit our website for more information! https://adcengineers.com/
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#ADC #design #engineering #assessments #facilityupgrades
Today is National Clean Off Your Desk Day! This day is an opportunity to begin your new year with a clean and organized workspace. Having your workspace uncluttered and organized will help you work more efficiently. A clean workspace improves productivity and inspires us, too. It often gives us a sense of serenity!
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#NationalCleanOffYourDeskDay #cleanyourdesk #clean #desk
Visit our website to learn more about Advance Design Consultants, Inc. Browse our comprehensive list of service offerings across architectural, engineering, consulting, planning, and construction support disciplines for an in-depth look at what Advance Design Consultants has to offer.
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#ADC #Services #Engineering #MechanicalEngineering #ElectricalEngineering #PlumbingEngineering
Today we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. We are thankful for all wisdom and work; his teaching will continue to live on forever. One of his quote says, “I have a dream that one day every valley shall be exalted, every hill and mountain shall be made low, the rough places will be made straight and the glory of the Lord shall be revealed and all flesh shall see it together.” Let's continue to learn from this great leader and make this world a better place.
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#MLKday #MartinLutherKingJrDay
Did you know the largest wind turbine in the world is in Denmark? It is 720 feet tall, has 260-foot blades, and can generate 8 megawatts of power (enough to supply electricity for 3,000 American homes).
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#FunFact #Engineering #WindTurbine
You already know ADC designs cleanrooms, but have you ever wondered how cleanrooms work? What happens after they are designed and built? This article from the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), gives a great explanation and examples of a smooth cleanroom qualification process.
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#cleanroom #pharmaceutical #biotech #adc #engineering #ISPE
https://ispe.org/pharmaceutical-engineering/effective-execution-microbial-environmental-utility-testing-cleanroom
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Effective Execution of the Microbial, Environmental, & Utility Testing in Cleanroom Qualification
Interesting article, a team of engineers from MIT were successful in developing a solution to slow down the spread of COVID-19. Mary Gallagher, MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering wrote, "... a number of mechanical engineering faculty and research staff at MIT have led collaborative research efforts in the fight against the virus. These projects have had a tangible impact — deepening our understanding of how the virus spreads, informing international guidelines, and protecting front-line workers and vulnerable populations." Click on the line below to read the whole story!
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#MechanicalEngineering #ADC #teamwork #engineering
https://scitechdaily.com/mit-mechanical-engineers-develop-solutions-to-help-slow-and-stop-the-spread-of-covid-19/
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MIT Mechanical Engineers Develop Solutions to Help Slow and Stop the Spread of COVID-19
Have a great weekend everyone!
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#HappyFriday #ADC #BayArea #Engineering
Happy Super Bowl Sunday! Today is the day to put on that jersey, forget the diet and cheer for your favorite team. Have a great Super Bowl day with your loved ones, may the best team win. 😀
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#SuperBowl2021 #Football
Today we celebrate the discovery of the Periodic Table! On February 7, 1863, English chemist John Newlands published one of the first table of elements? Newlands divided the known 56 elements into 11 groups based on the “Law of Octaves.” His table suggested that any one element will have similar properties to elements eight places before and behind it on the table.
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#PeriodicTable #Science #ADC #themoreyouknow
Project Throwback! ADC designed and supported construction on the remodeling of 25,000 square feet of existing building to accommodate the expansion of research facilities. The project included the design of 6,000 square feet of office area which consisted of private offices, open space and remodeling of existing underground garage. Visit our website to learn about this project and more.
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#adc #biopharmaceuticals #labs #biotech #design #engineering
https://adcengineers.com/portfolio/amgen-ar-immuno-chemistry-lab/
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Amgen - AR Immuno Chemistry Lab - Advance Design Consultants
Throwback Thursday Project! ADC provide construction plans, specifications and construction support for 20,975 square feet of upgraded office and data center space for each of the two design and construction phases.
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https://adcengineers.com/portfolio/chironnovartis-emeryville-office-and-data-center-renovation/
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Chiron/Novartis - Office and Data Center - Advance Design Consultants
This past weekend, our staff was invited to participate in a Virtual Wine & Chocolate Weekend Kickoff. The companies created a wine & chocolate event featuring wines from Livermore winery, Wente Vineyards and local San Jose chocolatier, Mariette - Premium Chocolates. Guests received kits including a bottle of Wente wine, a box of gourmet truffles and food & chocolate pairing suggestions. The staff was joined by sommelier, food & wine expert, and NC F&B Podcast producer/co-host Max Trujillo for a tasting and Q&A session. After a little wine lesson, guests enjoyed time connecting with their colleagues and kicking off the weekend together.
ADC is at the forefront of providing efficient ways of coordinating to create quality designs. We use the latest tools, systems and technology to assure we are providing High Performance Design. With professionals skilled in the full suite of AutoCAD design software including BIM, Revit, and Navisworks, we are able to design the exact infrastructure you require in a way that is compelling and relevant to all stakeholders and comprehensive in its detail.
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https://adcengineers.com/services/high-performance-design/
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High Performance Design - Advance Design Consultants
Did you know Battery rooms or stationary storage battery systems (SSBS) have code requirements such as fire-rated enclosure, operation and maintenance safety requirements, and ventilation to prevent hydrogen gas concentrations from reaching 4% of the lower explosive level (LEL)? This article will look into the battery room ventilation requirements, enclosure configurations, and the different ways to accomplish them. Visit our website to learn how ADC can help you with having these requirements!
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https://www.esmagazine.com/articles/98828-designing-ventilation-for-battery-rooms?oly_enc_id=0573B1138245C7T
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Hydrogen Battery Storage Room Ventilation: The Evolving Codes and Standards
Remember to be nice to each other, not just today, but everyday! 😀
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#RandomActsOfKindnessDay
Today we salute all the great presidents who have served our country. Your great deeds are always remembered. Happy President’s Day!
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#presidentsday #adc #usa
Wishing you everything that makes you happiest, today and always. Happy Valentine’s Day!
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#Valentinesday #love #adc #february
Did you know the first crude plumbing systems were developed by the ancient Romans and Greeks? These systems consisted of piping for the delivery of clean water for drinking and bathing, and piping for the removal of waste. These first systems led to better designs over time.
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#plumbingsystems #ancientromans #ancientgreeks #plumbingengineering
Happy National Margarita Day! Please drink responsibly. 🍸😁
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#NationalMargaritaDay #Cheers
With over 36 years of industrial and MEP construction experience, ADC has the expertise to meet even the greatest challenges in biopharmaceutical production and development. We have experience with research laboratories, manufacturing facilities, mission-critical automation processes, control systems and complex piping projects to support biopharmaceutical operations. Visit our website to learn more about what we do!
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#Biopharmaceutical #Pharmaceutical #Science #labs https://adcengineers.com/solutions/biopharma/
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Biopharmaceutical - Advance Design Consultants
Did you know in the 17th and 18th centuries, sewer pipes and water supply pipes where made from wood? New York City had raw sewage flowing through the streets. Not only did the smell permeate everything, the fear of disease was a major concern. It led the City to develop the first underground sewer system in the United States.
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#plumbing #plumbingengineering #themoreyouknow
Happy International Women's Day!
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#womensday #engineers #moms #daughters #wives #professionals #beautiful
Did you know the value of pi was first calculated by Archimedes of Syracuse (287–212 BC)? He was one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world. Happy Pi Day!
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#Piday #3.14159265359 #themoreyouknow
Don't forget to turn your clocks forward 1 hour!
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#Springforward #timechange
What have our past clients said about ADC? PG&E said, “Advance Designed Consultants, Inc. performed thorough energy audits and provided a professional report of the results. Their engineers were very easy to work with. They quickly learned our process and complied with all our product requirements." Thank you PG&E for your kind words! Please visit our website to learn more about ADC and what we can do for your business.
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#adc #engineering #pge #energy #audits #consultants #sanjose
https://adcengineers.com/about-adc/
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About ADC - Advance Design Consultants
Does your company need a Facility Condition Assessment? ADC provides an in-depth real-time look at the infrastructure, systems and equipment within your facility to gather much desired practical data so you can make tactical decisions for your company. Visit our website to learn about FCA's and more!
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#Facilities #assessments #FCA #facilitymanagement #upgrades https://adcengineers.com/services/assessments/facility-condition-assessments/
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Facility Condition Assessments - Advance Design Consultants
Happy International Women's Day!
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#womensday #engineers #moms #daughters #wives #professionals #beautiful
Did you know the Catholic Church first recognized March 17 as a feast day commemorating Ireland’s best-known and most beloved patron saint, Saint Patrick, in 1631? March 17 usually fell during the Christian holy season of Lent, when alcohol consumption was prohibited by the Church. But on Saint Patrick’s feast day, the ban on alcohol was lifted, presumably because it was a feast day, and feasting usually included alcohol. Today, it is celebrated world wide. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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#StPatricksDay #Green #Beer #Celebration #Ireland
Advance Design Consultants’ team has become trusted advisors to some of the most innovative and prominent clean technology companies competing in the market today. Bringing that experience and thought leadership to every project, we focus on new technology coupled with alternative design strategies for maximum building efficiency and maintainability with minimal global impact.
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#cleanenergy #renewableenergy #leed #green #engineering
https://adcengineers.com/solutions/renewable-energy/
Did you know the value of pi was first calculated by Archimedes of Syracuse (287–212 BC)? He was one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world. Happy Pi Day!
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#Piday #3.14159265359 #themoreyouknow
Don't forget to turn your clocks forward 1 hour!
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#Springforward #timechange
What have our past clients said about ADC? PG&E said, “Advance Designed Consultants, Inc. performed thorough energy audits and provided a professional report of the results. Their engineers were very easy to work with. They quickly learned our process and complied with all our product requirements." Thank you PG&E for your kind words! Please visit our website to learn more about ADC and what we can do for your business.
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#adc #engineering #pge #energy #audits #consultants #sanjose
https://adcengineers.com/about-adc/
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About ADC - Advance Design Consultants
Does your company need a Facility Condition Assessment? ADC provides an in-depth real-time look at the infrastructure, systems and equipment within your facility to gather much desired practical data so you can make tactical decisions for your company. Visit our website to learn about FCA's and more!
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#Facilities #assessments #FCA #facilitymanagement #upgrades https://adcengineers.com/services/assessments/facility-condition-assessments/
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Facility Condition Assessments - Advance Design Consultants
Educators know a safe, comfortable space creates the best learning environment. The COVID-19 pandemic and new school regulations for safe reopening have brought to light increased concerns regarding educational environments. Everything from HVAC systems and air quality to space planning and now being looked at even more extensively. With Advance Design Consultants, you can be sure that the ongoing productivity and safety of your student body, faculty and administrators comes first on all of our public, private, K-12 and higher education projects. Visit our website to lean more!
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#education #schools #engineering #hvac #upgrades
https://adcengineers.com/solutions/education/
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Education - Advance Design Consultants
Engineers have developed all kinds of fun and unique products throughout the years, but did you know that engineers are responsible for the creation of snowboards? Sherman Poppen created the snowboard as a toy for his daughter. The first “snowboard” was two skis tied together with a rope at one end. The prototype eventually morphed into the modern snowboard. The invention of the snowboard has even led to advancements in ski manufacturing to allow for better turning in that sport.
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#engineers #snowbaords #ski #inventions
Advance Design Consultants, Inc.’s team of engineers, designers and specialists take sustainability seriously. In today’s global marketplace, where business drivers are not always just dollars and cents, it is crucial to business performance to consider the sustainable solutions available to maximize cost-savings and resilience in your buildings. Visit our website to learn more on how ADC can help your business.
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#engineering #sustainability #facilties #businesses #adc
https://adcengineers.com/services/sustainability-services/
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Sustainability Services - Advance Design Consultants
Did you know the Catholic Church first recognized March 17 as a feast day commemorating Ireland’s best-known and most beloved patron saint, Saint Patrick, in 1631? March 17 usually fell during the Christian holy season of Lent, when alcohol consumption was prohibited by the Church. But on Saint Patrick’s feast day, the ban on alcohol was lifted, presumably because it was a feast day, and feasting usually included alcohol. Today, it is celebrated world wide. Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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#StPatricksDay #Green #Beer #Celebration #Ireland
Advance Design Consultants’ team has become trusted advisors to some of the most innovative and prominent clean technology companies competing in the market today. Bringing that experience and thought leadership to every project, we focus on new technology coupled with alternative design strategies for maximum building efficiency and maintainability with minimal global impact.
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#cleanenergy #renewableenergy #leed #green #engineering
https://adcengineers.com/solutions/renewable-energy/
Did you know the value of pi was first calculated by Archimedes of Syracuse (287–212 BC)? He was one of the greatest mathematicians of the ancient world. Happy Pi Day!
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#Piday #3.14159265359 #themoreyouknow