Bay Area tops list as one of the world’s most expensive regions to build. Will costs go higher?
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended commercial construction and the design of future office space, but one constant remains — the Bay Area is the most expensive region in the country to build an apartment tower,
The Expensive Transition of Starting a Career in the Trades
Starting any career will have its challenges, but when someone starts in the trades there are hand tools and safety equipment that are items of personal responsibility; and frankly the safety items such as work
Introduce Your Palate to Wines from Priorat, Spain
By Susan King CS, FWS I am so blessed to have a circle of wine loving friends, and we have been wine tasting and learning together over Zoom for the past several months. I know
Interview with Tommy Fogarty, Jr of Thomas Fogarty and Lexington Wineries, part 2
By Susan King CS, FWS Several years ago, you doubled down on farming in the Santa Cruz Mountains and purchased Gist Ranch to grow Bordeaux varietals. It is called Lexington Winery. How is Lexington working?
Interview with Tommy Fogarty, Jr. of Thomas Fogarty and Lexington Wineries
By Susan King CS, FWS We are lucky to live so close to a world class wine region. Whenever I say this, invariably, the reply is Napa or Sonoma – which of course we are
Boutique Wines of Napa Valley
By Susan King CS, FWS We are blessed to live near the world class wine region of Napa Valley. Travelling the twin roads of Highway 29 and the Silverado Trail evokes contentment and tranquility. Two
Wines for Memorial Day BBQ
Susan King, CA FWS The joy of the Memorial Day weekend – the signpost for warm weather, fresh produce and grilling. This Spring to Summer transition welcomes the bounty and joys of this time of
On-Staff Sommelier for Wine Refrigeration Clients
Wine collectors with a relationship with Cold Craft, Inc in the San Francisco Bay Area have access to a Sommelier. Image Courtesy of Thomas Warner Wine Cellars. Sommelier hired by Cold Craft, Inc.
ASHRAE: Air Conditioning Can Help Control Coronavirus Spread
In a move to counter a growing number of “false statements” regarding air conditioners, ASHRAE has announced that HVAC systems can help control the spread of the coronavirus. The US-based global leader in HVACR research,
Air Scrubber Advanced: New Certified Space Technology
that Protects You & Your Family
As the Coronavirus case count surges, you need to protect yourself and your family even more. We have the latest technology that continuously protects and purifies the air and contaminants on all surfaces. Since we
ASHRAE leans on standards to fight coronavirus transmission
by Emell Derra Adolphus In an effort to provide guidance and fight the further transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19) as HVAC professionals, ASHRAE recently released proactive guidance in the form of a prepardness resources web page.
Why is Being Diamond Certified Better for Consumers?
Introduction by Susan Nichol, CEO Cold Craft, Inc. A Diamond Certified Company Have you ever looked up a company on a “consumer review” site and wonder how they got their rating? Do they submit attractive