Business View Magazine | August 2019

196 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE AUGUST 2019 that ‘wow’ factor.” Nealy adds, “People expect to have robust technological amenities for their events, and we don’t want to disappoint. The Hampton Roads Convention Center is upgrading its Internet service with a $200,000 upgrade from 250 Mbs. to a Gig of service. We are updating all of our access points to ensure our clients experience seamless Wi-Fi connectivity.” “Public safety is a national consideration that must be addressed by every venue. We want event attendees to feel safe inside the building and in our parking. High-definition cameras throughout the facility and way-finding signage both on the outside and inside of the building will help,” said Nealy. The Center is also a member of Virginia Green, a statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impacts of Virginia’s tourism industry. Its “Green Statement” reads: “The Hampton Roads Convention Center is committed to searching for ways to be an earth-friendly ColonialWebb ColonialWebb is the regional leader of superior construction, installation and service of building mechanical and electrical systems.  We are a committed force of trusted advisors, who have a duty to provide exceptional service as we deliver HVAC, refrigeration, electrical and plumbing solutions.   Headquartered in Richmond, VA, with offices located in Hampton Roads, DC, Charlottesville, and Maryland, we build, service or retrofit systems for virtually any type of building  –  from schools and museums to high-rise office buildings and hospitals  –  even industrial plants that manufacture everything from potato chips to computer chips. We install, maintain and upgrade mechanical and electrical systems for our regions finest buildings, and we specialize in Construction, Service, Industrial Refrigeration, and Manufacturing. Our parent company, Comfort Systems USA, provides a nationwide reach through 36 subsidiary companies.  We share best practices, ideas, and technology which gives you the best project quality and performance. With our unmatched expertise of commercial and industrial building systems, you can trust us as your valued partner. You will quickly discover why our customers have considered ColonialWebb their contractor of choice for nearly 50 years. ...... For more information, please visit our website www.colonialwebb.com

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