The #1 question we get this time of year is about renting air conditioning (AC) units. In our opinion, AC is a luxury item (think tents for summer weddings and special events). It’s not a necessity for construction.

For almost 30 years, Superior Abatement, Inc. has specialized in demolition projects. This includes asbestos and lead abatement, as well as the removal of other contaminants like PCBs, heavy metals, hydrocarbons, and more.

Companies, pressured to get bigger and bigger, often use acquisitions as a growth strategy. This is true in the temporary heating industry, too. There have been acquisitions, such as Tioga’s purchase of Reliable Air or Sunbelt Rentals picking up Topp Portable Air. Recently, it was announced that Temp-Air was also purchased by Sunbelt Rentals. 

The Millis Board of Selectmen officially thanks BABFAR Equipment Corporation for their generous donation to help the construction of the new Clyde F. Brown Elementary School. BABFAR Equipment Corporation is a local business that works toward the common good through sponsorship and donation.

Who better to ask about choosing temporary heaters than someone who has been in the construction business for more than 30 years? Tapping into that kind of experience, Larry, a Construction Superintendent at Holdsworth Klimowski, shares his thoughts on selecting heating units.

“Of course you want reliability and serviceability,” Larry says. He opts for heaters that are simple to set up, use, and maintain. Larry has been known do minor repairs over the phone with Babfar. “I worry less about materials or the building freezing if I know that I can get a technician on the first call and, if needed, that they’ll be on site within the day.”