Tech of the Month — July 2019: Eric Levai July 22, 2019 No Comments Eric Levai started working as an installer at Clay’s Climate Control in New Jersey, back when there were only five people in the entire company.Read More
Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for April 2019 July 22, 2019 No Comments Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.Read More
Project Files: Episode 21 — University of Arkansas Rec Building Maria Taylor July 18, 2019 No Comments When your campus is home to 27,000 students, indoor air quality is of the utmost importance.Read More
White Slime Is No Match for an Educated HVAC Technician Techniques for technicians to remediate bacterial invaders Angela D. Harris July 15, 2019 No Comments An old nemesis continues to lurk in the system in the form of slime, continuing to threaten customers’ comfort. Here’s how to fight it.Read More
Contractors Share Tips to Avoid Technician Burnout as the Heat Waves Hit How to beat busy season blues Angela D. Harris July 15, 2019 No Comments The busy season is in full swing, and contractors are faced with mounting workloads and tiring technicians. Here’s how to deal with them.Read More
Commercial Equipment Evolves With High-Performance Building Industry in Mind Mechanical improvements, technology bring new opportunities for contractors Angela D. Harris July 15, 2019 No Comments As high-performance commercial equipment continues to evolve, that means more opportunities for contractors.Read More
Are Contractors Responsible for Building Data and Cybersecurity? Understanding data and how to handle it in operational networks Angela D. Harris July 15, 2019 No Comments Increasing sophistication in data technology means contractors must understand the use of data, and how that data should be secured.Read More
Heat Metering Makes Centralized Hydronic Heat a Viable Option Technology, standards, and training usher in hydronic “golden era” Angela D. Harris July 15, 2019 No Comments Decreased equipment requirements and the increased potential for lesser maintenance costs have contractors looking into hydronic heat metering.Read More
ACCA’s Washam Reveals What’s on the Table in Washington Mildly flammable refrigerants, the fate of the estate tax, and overtime rule scratch the surface Robert Beverly July 15, 2019 No Comments The NEWS asked Washam for a couple of predictions and an update on ACCA’s activities in Washington.Read More
Five Steps to Success When Integrating Building Technology New building automation requires learning the language and planning ahead Angela D. Harris July 15, 2019 No Comments Building automation is happening, and preparation is underway for the transformation of the built environment. Here are steps to navigate the changes.Read More