Building Information Modeling, or BIM, creates digital representations of the physical and functional characteristics of future structures. BIM has revolutionized architecture, engineering, and construction by offering tools that enhance visualization, optimize operations, and support sustainable building practices. It allows for precise preconstruction prototyping, reduces costly rework, and streamlines stakeholder data …

Several important factors must be considered when estimating HVAC and plumbing commercial construction. Assessing and providing detailed estimates is essential to protecting your company’s profit margin. Today, we’ll explore a basic guide you can reference for budgeting and estimating HVAC and plumbing commercial construction in Florida. 

A commercial plumbing maintenance checklist is essential for property owners and managers. It helps identify potential plumbing issues early, preventing costly repairs. Regular inspections and preventative maintenance extend your plumbing system’s lifespan and minimize disruptions to your business operations. Additionally, it ensures safety by addressing potential leaks, clogs, and water …

Prefabricated construction is a quickly growing method of construction. It increases efficiency, less on-site work, consistent quality, cost savings, and the ability for customization and modern design elements, including the support of “green,” environmentally friendly, sustainable materials to support a client’s specific taste and local climate. The global prefabricated bathroom pods …

Coastal Mechanical has a long history of developing World-Class craftworkers.  We recently held a celebration of our Apprenticeship program which allowed our apprentices, instructors, and their families to gather in acknowledgement of graduates as well as our high-performing students.  Among the graduates were plumbers, pipefitters and sheet metal workers. 5 Plumbers:  …

Our graduating apprentices were given a choice if a monetary bonus, or a fishing trip.  The extra cash can definitely be put to good use, but creating a great memory outside our regular work life can be valuable as well. The work is hard and sometimes stressful, but our team …

Being a specialty contractor in the construction industry is a hands-on job.  That is how we learn and that is how we work.  So, why not add some hands-on activities to a class or meeting?  It breaks the ice and allows participants to focus on a specific task while blocking …

Some people say that long-lasting careers with the same employer are a thing of the past.  However, at Coastal, we beg to differ.  We have many long-term employees who not only contribute to their teams, but also lead, mentor, and develop our up and coming future leaders.  Employees who have …

Coastal Mechanical is proud to be recognized as an Apprenticeship Ambassador by the US Department of Labor’s Office of Apprenticeship!  As an Ambassador, we are tasked with Promoting and expanding awareness of the benefits of registered apprenticeship, Identifying and scaling innovative practices and partnerships, Increasing access and support for underrepresented …

Google defines Teamwork as the process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal. Per the great Vince Lombardi, “Individual commitment to a group effort – that is what makes a team work, a company work, a society work, a civilization work.” There is …

At Coastal, we are always thinking about keeping our employees safe. Our safety department is on the look out for safety issues that need to be addressed, corrected, or taught. As an employee, we are all part of the Safety Team. If you ever see an unsafe condition, or an …

It’s Job Fair season, and we have been hard at work attending job fairs in Melbourne, Orlando, and Tampa in search of people with the right attitude and work ethic to be a part of our amazing team!  Most of these have been attended by high school seniors or trade …