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Passenger Induction
Solving Data Center Hot Spots: A Practical Solution
The problem of data center hot spots is a constant concern for mission critical owners. In some cases when a hot spot occurs, the excess heat may cause equipment to fail. Without the proper tools, it can be impossible to see the cause and effect of changing floor tiles on the data center floor.
Recently, a client was having issues with hot spots in their data center. To resolve the problem they added more perforated tiles to the room and to their surprise, the more tiles they added, the more hot spots began to appear. Although counterintuitive to some, increasing the number of perforated tiles can exacerbate a low flow problem. The additional perforated tiles reduces the air pressure in the underfloor air plenum which reduces the air flow through the existing perforated tiles. This effect becomes particularly pronounced in data centers that are already operating with low underfloor pressure, caused by the poor management of perforated tiles and other openings in the raised floor.
Over $4,000 Raised for VOA at Swanson Rink’s Inaugural Olympics Event
Swanson Rink hosted their fourth annual fundraiser, but first ever Olympics fundraising event, on Thursday, June 17, 2016, raising over $4,000 for their Swanson Rink Superior Standards Scholarship fund benefitting the Volunteers of America’s Bannock Youth Center. An additional $1,600 was donated in raffle prizes from area donors. There were eight teams that participated in the Olympics games and over 50 attendees in total. Games included a timed puzzle, standing long jump, paper airplane throwing contest, putt-putt golf and darts.
Each year the Bannock Youth Center helps disadvantaged youth as well as their young children become independent, contributing members of society. Swanson Rink will continue their triumph of changing lives for the better with the Swanson Rink scholarship fund, permitting those in need to attend trade school or college. Over the past several years, Swanson Rink has helped to provide childcare, wellness classes, Life Skills coaching, Youth Recognition and holiday parties, as well as a remodel to the Bannock Youth Center facility.
Registration Now Open! Inaugural Swanson Rink Olympics and Happy Hour
Ever dreamed of competing in the Olympics? Now’s your chance! We are hosting our inaugural Olympics fundraiser on Thursday, June 16th from 5-7pm at Swanson Rink’s office!
Teams of 4-8 can register for $200 to participate in our office pentathlon to support Swanson Rink’s Superior Standards Scholarship for the Volunteers of America’s Bannock Youth Center! If you are interested in attending the happy hour only, and not participating in the games, you may register for a $25 donation.
Register here.
If you have any questions or you are interested in participating in this event please contact Sam Leuck at [email protected] or by phone at 303.832.2666.
New Denver Code is Adopted
Codes are changing. Swanson Rink is here to help!
The 2016 Denver amendments to the 2015 ICC codes have been adopted. You can use the 2009 ICC codes with the 2011 Denver amendments or the newly adopted 2015 ICC codes with the 2016 Denver amendments until September 12th, 2016. Beginning on September 12th, 2016, the new code will apply to all projects.
In the new codes, you will find cumulated changes through 2012 and 2015 ICC code changing cycles, as well as the modified Denver amendments.
To learn what the significant changes are, please contact Rachel Barrett at for an AIA registered code class.
Property Managers: How to Achieve Energy Star Certification
As energy efficiency continues to be an important factor for companies looking to be more sustainable and ensure their buildings are operating at optimal conditions, the Energy STAR (ESTAR) Building Certification program continues to be a low-cost, effective way to integrate sustainability measures into your new or existing building. Maintaining an ESTAR certification requires you to revisit your building energy use on an annual basis, thus leading to continued energy and monetary savings. The ESTAR certification process is not nearly as rigorous as others (LEED, for example) but before you begin it is important to understand the process to ensure your team has allocated the resources to successfully complete the certification.
Swanson Rink Picks Up Multiple Mid-Sized Airport Projects
Swanson Rink was recently awarded multiple midsized airport projects throughout the central and western United States, providing baggage handling system (BHS) and ground support systems design. Current project work includes BHS design at Cheyenne Regional Airport, passenger boarding bridge (PBB) design at Clinton Little Rock Airport and both PBB and BHS design at Sloulin Field Williston Airport in North Dakota. Additionally, Swanson Rink is providing BHS design development for the San Jose Mineta International Airport, and leading the design team for the checked baggage recapitalization design at the Burbank Bob Hope International Airport.
Swanson Rink’s Aviation group, a full service team, is also currently providing fueling, pre-conditioned air, 400 HZ ground power, MEP airport infrastructure, telecommunications, and security systems design at multiple airports throughout the United States.
In addition to mid-size airport work, Swanson Rink also remains focused on Category X airports including current significant work at San Francisco International Airport, Oakland International Airport, Las Vegas McCarran International Airport and Denver International Airport.
For more information on any of these projects, please contact Kisa Hanlon at [email protected]
Need CEU Credits?
Swanson Rink is now an official AIA provider authorized to offer presentations by Fire Protection engineer, Simon Xie, PE. Take a look at the attached flyer to find out more about the presentations currently being offered, and to schedule yours now!
Swanson Rink provided electrical design for Stripsteak and the Street Restaurants
Swanson Rink provided electrical and lighting design for award-winning Chef Michael Mina’s Stripsteak and The Street restaurants in Waikiki, HI, as part of the International Market Place development project by Taubman Centers, Inc.
The Way Forward?
Swanson Rink’s Steve Bennett, Vice President of Aviation and Bill Gibbs, Vice President of Baggage Handling Systems wrote a white paper on Individual Carrier Systems for baggage handling at US airports, and it was recently published in Airport World magazine.
You can read the full article here: The way forward.pdf