Articles Tagged with ''ASHRAE''

Seismic bracing for ductwork has become an essential, industry-wide priority, driven by evolving codes, higher client expectations, and the costly lessons of past earthquakes.

Industry leaders say the reintroduced Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act could reshape ventilation standards nationwide – and bring new opportunities and responsibilities for HVAC and sheet metal contractors.

Legionnaires’ disease, a serious form of pneumonia caused by Legionella bacteria, is most commonly associated with water systems in which water is not adequately monitored or treated.

The free, downloadable, easy-to-use Assessing RAC Plant Sustainability tools are designed to help those who run refrigeration and air-conditioning (RAC) plants improve their performance reduce emissions, and promote their energy-efficient, sustainable operation.

"Providing safe, stable, and sustainable shelter is not just a basic human need, it is a fundamental pillar of societal advancement and long-term development,” said Bill McQuade, the 2025-2026 ASHRAE president.

The AHRI Standards Achievement Award recognizes exceptional volunteer service and technical guidance in developing HVACR industry standards.

ASHRAE, in partnership with the International Code Council, has opened a second public review period for the proposed Standard 240P – Quantification of Life Cycle Greenhouse Gas Emissions of Buildings. 

Achieving high-performance HVAC systems is, in my view, an “art,” writes ES NEWS Columnist Howard McKew.

The conference offers both in-person and virtual attendance options, making it accessible to ASHRAE's international membership of over 50,000 professionals from 132 nations.

“The ASHRAE Annual Conference is more than just a meeting of minds, it's where best practices meet innovation,” said 2024–25 ASHRAE president M. Dennis Knight.