VyStar’s New Headquarters Illuminates the Skyline
- in Company Updates
- by Phil Dyal
As a core financial institution of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida, VyStar Credit Union required a home office that reflects the reputation of integrity, stability, and steady expansion that the company has earned. They found that home in the former Suntrust Tower in Downtown Jacksonville. After acquiring the 23-story skyscraper in August of 2018, they began […]
Lighting up the Night: The Acosta Bridge
- in Company Updates
- by Phil Dyal
The Acosta Bridge in Downtown Jacksonville is not only a staple of the city’s skyline but also a necessity for daily commuters. The bridge spans six lanes and includes two sidewalks as well as two monorail tracks running through the middle to accommodate the Jacksonville Skyway. Now, the iconic bridge has again become a focal […]
Brighter Days: Can Proper Lighting Increase Your Health?
- in Company Updates
- by Phil Dyal
How light affects the body Could the lighting system used to brighten a room also contribute to the health of the people in the room? With circadian lighting, the answer is a resounding yes. The biological functions of the human body function on 24-hour cycles known as circadian rhythms. When the body’s internal clock is […]
Get to Know – Farshid Pourgolafshan, Director of Operations – Integrated Solutions
- in Company Updates
- by Phil Dyal
How many years have you been working in this industry? My 26 years of industry experience started in Toronto, Ontario (10 years in Canada and 16 years in the United States), working as a Systems Integrator and Life Safety Systems provider. What’s your favorite aspect of working in […]
Updated COVID-19 Response
- in Company Updates
- by Phil Dyal
Our hearts and thoughts are with those who are affected by the COVID-19 pandemic around the world. As our society continues to adjust to a new reality, we remain committed to the health and safety of our employees, clients, and our communities. We are actively monitoring the situation and we continue to share information with […]
Baptist Health Resident Physician Facility
- in Project Highlights
- by Phil Dyal
Baptist Health and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) recently partnered to enact a program aimed at tackling the shortage of physicians in the state. At the heart of this program is a new $32 million, four-story, 160,000 Sq Ft facility on the North Little Rock campus of Baptist Health. The building provides […]
Integrated Solutions for Emergency Management
- in Project Highlights
- by Phil Dyal
The Emergency Operations Center (EOC) in Glynn County, GA is designed to help citizens prepare for situations where a single decision can mean life or death. Therefore the speed at which emergency management gathers and distributes the most relevant information during a crisis is of utmost importance. The recent overhaul of the EOC by our […]
Powering Innovative Lung Care at Mayo Clinic
- in Community, Project Highlights
- by Phil Dyal
Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida, has welcomed their brand new 75,000-foot Net-Zero energy consumption building. The United TheraputicsLung Restoration Center, which opened August 22, 2019, is pioneering technology for the most fragile and delicate organ to transplant – the lungs. The innovative building includes the required systems to produce on-site energy, including solar arrays and […]
The Need for EV Charging Stations Skyrockets
- in Industry Info
- by Phil Dyal
Electric Vehicles (EVs) are fast becoming the future of the American road — and for a good cause. The desire to reduce pollution, oil dependence, and money spent on gas are potent motivators for drivers and businesses alike. In 2018, Electric Vehicles accounted for 208,000 new registrations in the U.S — more than double the […]
