First National Bank Tower
Location: Omaha, Nebraska
Date of Completion: 2002
Representative: Hydronic Energy
Griswold Controls Products Used: Originally built with Ultra Z Packages. Now being retrofitted with approximately 800 CPP-IY kits.
Description:
Facility Description:
The First National Bank Tower rules the Omaha skyline with the next tallest building at a thirteen-story deficit. It not only has the Omaha skyline, but this Tower is the tallest in a six-state region and the tallest tower between Denver, Colorado and Minneapolis, Minnesota. The designer’s goal was to build a tower that was to be a landmark while keeping the urban and midwestern elements intact. The urban elements are bare for all to see at 43 stories and 999,100 square feet. The midwestern inspiration comes from the warm-colored masonry and the five garages near the building connected by private and public walkway tunnels to shield pedestrians from the elements. Finally, there are three unique things to note about this tower:
1. There are setbacks that open up all around the building to resemble a flower blooming.
2. This building has four awards to its name, two of which are from the American Council of Engineering Companies which is the largest and oldest association of engineering companies.
3. On the North side of the building, there is a 10,000 square foot wintergarden which acts as a focal point.
Project Description:
Originally fitted with the Ultra Z packages in 2002, the First National Bank Tower is undergoing a retrofit with Hydronic Energy, using the Griswold Controls Isolator Y packages. Isolator Y valves are available with a wide range of flows and PSID ranges, and with pressure/temperature test valves, drain valve and choice of union end piece; they make for the perfect choice for tight spaces. The valves offer easily accessible flow control cartridges, accessible without breaking piping connections, so the exchange of the cartridge for flow changes can be made as required. Isolator Y valves are the perfect choice for terminal boxes, VAV boxes, fan coil units, heat pump installations, and base board/in cabinets.
About Hydronic Energy
Hydronic Energy is a manufactures’ representative that sells HVAC equipment in commercial, residential, and industrial markets in Iowa, Nebraska, Eastern South Dakota, and Western Illinois. They represent the best manufactures in the industry and their goal is to bring integrity and the highest level of service possible to our customers. Their corporate office is located in Urbandale, IA with a branch office in Omaha, NE. Hydronic Energy was founded in 1978. Throughout the years their focus to provide the best products and service has not changed.
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The Erie Insurance Building
Location: Erie, Pennsylvania 
Date of Completion: Spring 2019
Representative: F.P. Langley Co
Griswold Controls Products Used: CPP-2IRIS with QuickPress and customer supplied ATCs
Description:
Erie Insurance Headquarters’ new office building is LEED-certified, environmentally friendly and will have four larger floors and three, smaller tower floors. It will be the largest building on ERIE’s campus, housing up to 1,200 employees.
The Erie Insurance Home Office expansion consists of a new seven-story building with impressive amenities. For example, this building features an atrium, presentation venue, employee recognition display area, exercise area and serves as a primary connector-tying the buildings on the west side of campus to the main buildings on the east. Additionally, the new facility will serve the office and common public spaces to facilitate communication and interaction for over 12,000 employees. A library and café are included to enhance the complex.
The campus complex of approximately 307,158 square feet, includes bridges connecting the 8th Technical Learning Center to the new office building. In addition, the campus will connect to the Perry Square Building. Architect Albert Kahn and Associates, Inc. and General Contractor PJ Dick are working together to oversee the Erie Insurance Home expansion where Griswold Controls installed GCPS-2IRIS with QuickPress and customer supplied ATCs.
Erie Insurance CEO Timothy G. NeCastro stated “ERIE employees are the heart of this company,” continued NeCastro. “It’s their dedication and commitment to our customers, agents and one another that has led to our continued success. Their work environment needs to effectively support their day-to-day efforts to deliver exceptional service and their ongoing development to ensure that they have the opportunity to learn and grow with ERIE.”
About F.P. Langley Co
Frank P. Langley Company is a manufacturers’ representative specializing in fluid handling products. They serve the HVAC, plumbing, industrial, and sprinkler markets with product lines representing premier manufacturers in the industry for nearly 80 years. The Frank P. Langley Company was founded in Buffalo, NY by Frank P. Langley Sr. in 1938. Frank P. Langley Jr. joined the company in 1955 and helped establish it as the premier fluid handling representative in Upstate New York and Northern Pennsylvania.
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