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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample is joined by Travis Voss and Matthew Cole from Wings Testing and Balancing Co., Inc. to discuss the world of Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) and its importance in the construction and HVAC industries. Matthew shares his journey into the industry, explains the crucial role of TAB technicians in building systems, and highlights the significance of proper indoor air quality, particularly in schools and healthcare facilities. From the technical side of balancing HVAC systems to ensuring fire life safety in buildings, Matthew sheds light on the unseen work that keeps buildings safe and operational.
Matthew Cole, based in Hamden, CT, US, is currently a Field Operations Manager at Wing's Testing & Balancing Co., Inc. With a deep passion for ensuring optimal building systems, Matthew now leads a team that specializes in testing and balancing HVAC systems to ensure they meet the design specifications, improving air quality and efficiency in various environments.
Key Learnings:
- What is Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) and how it helps the process of testing HVAC systems.
- The impact of indoor air quality, especially in schools and hospitals, on health outcomes and productivity.
- The myths and misunderstandings contractors face, and how their role is often seen as adversarial.
- The importance of maintaining fire safety systems, including stairwell pressurization and fire dampers.
- Career opportunities within the TAB field, and how the industry offers a rewarding career path without student debt.
Timestamps:
[00:00] – Introduction to the Episode
[02:54] – Matthew Cole introduces himself and his background
[04:10] – Explanation of the TAB process and how it works
[05:58] – The potential adversarial relationships between installers and balancers
[08:33] – What a typical day in the TAB industry looks like
[13:28] – The impact of good indoor air quality in schools
[17:58] – Importance of air quality in critical environments like hospitals
[19:49] – Fire safety systems, including stairwell pressurization and smoke exhaust
[24:51] – Importance of testing and maintaining fire safety systems regularly
[30:14] – How the TAB industry offers stable, well-paying careers
[31:52] – Matthew discusses his journey from apprentice to business owner
[35:22] – Travis wraps up the interview, emphasizing the impact of the TAB industry
Follow Matthew Cole & Company:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cole-wingstesting/
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn(Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/wing-s-testing-balancing-co-inc/
- Website (Company): http://www.wingstesting.com/
Follow Travis Voss & Company:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-voss/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.voss.336
- Website: https://www.constructiondorks.com/
- LinkedIn(Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/smacna/
- Website(Company): https://www.smacna.org/
- Facebook(Company): https://www.facebook.com/SMACNA
- Twitter(Company): https://x.com/smacna
- Instagram(Company): https://www.instagram.com/smacna/
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- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/
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- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en
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In this episode of The ConTech Crew, host Jeff Sample is joined by Travis Voss and Matthew Cole from Wings Testing and Balancing Co., Inc. to discuss the world of Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) and its importance in the construction and HVAC industries. Matthew shares his journey into the industry, explains the crucial role of TAB technicians in building systems, and highlights the significance of proper indoor air quality, particularly in schools and healthcare facilities. From the technical side of balancing HVAC systems to ensuring fire life safety in buildings, Matthew sheds light on the unseen work that keeps buildings safe and operational.
Matthew Cole, based in Hamden, CT, US, is currently a Field Operations Manager at Wing's Testing & Balancing Co., Inc. With a deep passion for ensuring optimal building systems, Matthew now leads a team that specializes in testing and balancing HVAC systems to ensure they meet the design specifications, improving air quality and efficiency in various environments.
Key Learnings:
- What is Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing (TAB) and how it helps the process of testing HVAC systems.
- The impact of indoor air quality, especially in schools and hospitals, on health outcomes and productivity.
- The myths and misunderstandings contractors face, and how their role is often seen as adversarial.
- The importance of maintaining fire safety systems, including stairwell pressurization and fire dampers.
- Career opportunities within the TAB field, and how the industry offers a rewarding career path without student debt.
Timestamps:
[00:00] – Introduction to the Episode
[02:54] – Matthew Cole introduces himself and his background
[04:10] – Explanation of the TAB process and how it works
[05:58] – The potential adversarial relationships between installers and balancers
[08:33] – What a typical day in the TAB industry looks like
[13:28] – The impact of good indoor air quality in schools
[17:58] – Importance of air quality in critical environments like hospitals
[19:49] – Fire safety systems, including stairwell pressurization and smoke exhaust
[24:51] – Importance of testing and maintaining fire safety systems regularly
[30:14] – How the TAB industry offers stable, well-paying careers
[31:52] – Matthew discusses his journey from apprentice to business owner
[35:22] – Travis wraps up the interview, emphasizing the impact of the TAB industry
Follow Matthew Cole & Company:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-cole-wingstesting/
- Email: [email protected]
- LinkedIn(Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/wing-s-testing-balancing-co-inc/
- Website (Company): http://www.wingstesting.com/
Follow Travis Voss & Company:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travis-voss/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/travis.voss.336
- Website: https://www.constructiondorks.com/
- LinkedIn(Company): https://www.linkedin.com/company/smacna/
- Website(Company): https://www.smacna.org/
- Facebook(Company): https://www.facebook.com/SMACNA
- Twitter(Company): https://x.com/smacna
- Instagram(Company): https://www.instagram.com/smacna/
Follow the Host:
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ironmanofit/
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- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecontechcrew/?hl=en
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