Since 1991 B&B Insulation, Inc. has provided quality work in the New Mexico area. 

   Working primarily in commercial

Mechanical insulation contractors supply and install insulation on any size commercial and industrial project. Most commercial work is completed during the building construction. Industrial insulation work may be done as a plant is constructed, at the time a machine is modified, or during plant operation.

Mechanical insulation contractors usually are subcontractors to a mechanical contractor. They also work with the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractors. On industrial work, they may be subcontractors or they may work directly for the plant.

For a typical job, such as a new hospital, the community hospital board would decide the needs and arrange financing. The hospital board would then select an architect and engineers to design the building, draw plans, and write specifications. The plans would show every detail of the building including plumbing, heating, and air conditioning systems. The specifications would state what materials are acceptable and what methods are to be used in construction, including insulation. The insulation specifications spell out not only what materials are acceptable, but also how they are to be installed and finished.

Many different insulation materials are used with various applications and finishes. Pipe insulation is available in thicknesses from ½ inch through 4 inches and by using multiple layers can attain any thickness required. There are boards, blocks, blankets, and sheets available for ducts and equipment. These are shop prefabricated or field fabricated to fill any job requirement. Insulation may also be finished with many different materials for weatherproofing and/or appearance.

Architects and owners would then take bids from general contractors for the complete construction of the building. There usually is a project time limit with a penalty if the job is not completed within the given time. The general contractor then takes bids from subcontractors for such work as plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. The insulation contractors bid with the plumbing, heating, and air conditioning contractors, and are subcontractors to them.

On some jobs there may be a construction manager instead of a general contractor. The construction manager would take bids from all the major subcontractors.