TD Talks: An Industry Blog

We offer integrated and comprehensive solutions from engineering and construction to the operations and maintenance of your facility.

Apr

02

2024

Control Energy Costs and Prepare for Summer Temperatures with Planned HVAC Maintenance

Preparing your HVAC systems for rising temperatures and humidity levels before summer heat arrives will help you control energy costs and improve system efficiency. Summer commercial utility bills are often the highest all year, especially in Sunbelt states such as Arizona and Texas where the heat...

Feb

06

2024

Five Building Automation and Controls Myths

Your roles and responsibilities in building operations and maintenance have never been more essential. Your job is to sustain and optimize the performance of a building according to its documented design intent and the owner’s operational requirements. That isn’t as simple as it sounds.

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Aug

07

2023

Five Things You May Not Realize About Electrical Maintenance

The most common reasons for a commercial building team to call TDIndustries for electrical maintenance are: a power failure, a hot panel noticed during a breaker reset or nuisance tripping that continuously needs to be addressed.

May

08

2023

Houston's General Services Department Trusts TD With Facilities

Houston’s General Services Department (GSD) serves more than 300 facilities, representing 7.7 million square feet of occupied space. Its services include land acquisition, building design and construction, energy efficiency, as well as property maintenance and management and security management....

Jul

22

2022

Five Reasons 2023 Is the Year of Planned Building Maintenance

If you’ve spent much of this week staring at your 2023 building operations budget looking for inspiration, we have a tip for you: If you don’t already have a planned maintenance agreement for Service support for your commercial, school or government offices, now is the ideal time to add that line...

Jul

14

2022

George R. Brown Convention Center Scores LEED Gold with TD Support

How often does a 35-year-old building achieve LEED Gold certification? You tell us, but we’d say given the years of planning, abundance of labor hours and passion for sustainability required to achieve such a milestone, it’s something to celebrate.

Jun

06

2022

Five-Time Intern Finds Pride, Joy in Mechanical Construction

Kaitlyn Cavallin is achieving a unique milestone this summer: starting her fifth internship with TDIndustries. She’ll be working as an Assistant Project Manager with Vice President of Fort Worth Construction Brent Hawley. Kaitlyn just finished her junior year at Kansas State University studying...

Apr

21

2022

Mechanical and Plumbing Design is Central to Sustainable Building

The theme, "Invest in Our Planet," for Earth Day 2022 invites the world of business to observe April 22 as a reminder to both raise awareness and take positive action to safeguard our planet’s limited resources.

Feb

15

2022

The Link at Uptown Spotlights TD's Design-Build Solutions

The Link at Uptown office tower is aptly named, connecting Uptown, Victory Park and Downtown Dallas with approachable sophistication and amenities that promise tenants luxurious suites, stunning views and easy commuting access.As one of TDIndustries’ largest design-build projects, with full core...

Jan

17

2022

Save on Building Costs in the New Year with Our Winter Checklist

In the Southwest, we all know that a mild start to the winter season doesn't necessarily mean smooth sailing for building operations all year. Just say "February 2021" and building managers will likely share a few unanticipated challenges!As your trusted adviser for mechanical Service and...