Can HVAC Systems Spread COVID-19? Experts answer this and other questions about the role HVAC plays in virus transmission Joanna R. Turpin May 31, 2020 No Comments When it comes to COVID-19, there are still many questions about how the virus spreads and what role the HVAC system can play in its transmission.Read More
Builders See Growing Demand for Green Practices, Equipment HVAC contractors discuss drivers, obstacles to customer adoption Angela D. Harris May 25, 2020 No Comments The green movement is gaining new ground in the built environment.Read More
Contractors Weigh Costs, Benefits of Offering Around the Clock Service Limiting time on call appeals to employees Ted Craig May 16, 2020 No Comments How should contractors handle the situation of offering their customers 24/7 service?Read More
The Promise Of Artificial Intelligence In Chillers And Rooftops Technology can predict problems, as well as improve comfort and efficiency Joanna R. Turpin May 15, 2020 No Comments Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most promising — and exciting — technologies to come to the HVACR industry in a long time.Read More
Survey Shows Investment In Sustainability, Resilience, Smart Building Technology To Increase Resilience, flexibility to be key in future building design Maria Taylor May 13, 2020 No Comments Results from the 2019 Energy Efficiency Indicator study by Johnson Controls, released April 29, showed a clear trend: Investment is up.Read More
Cancelled: COVID-19 Won’t Cause Great Recession Economist answers questions about economic recovery, oil industry situation Angela D. Harris May 5, 2020 No Comments HVAC contractors across the nation are looking for an end to quarantine and wondering what it all means for the U.S. economy.Read More
HVAC Manufacturers Talk Rooftop Products, Trends Flexibility, refrigerants, and new technology combinations make the list Angela D. Harris May 4, 2020 No Comments With each passing year, rooftop system developers find new ways to improve this staple piece of HVAC commercial equipment.Read More
Electrification of HVAC Regionally Gains Ground NYSERDA makes big push to remove fossil fuel heating and cooling options Angela D. Harris April 23, 2020 No Comments Electrification is knocking on HVAC’s door and contractors are going to have to be educated on how to navigate another new technology.Read More
Insulation Business Makes Money, Lessens System Load Longer life, happier customers, and increased bottom lines result from proper insulation Angela D. Harris April 18, 2020 No Comments In essence, proper insulation can yield a win-win-win situation for the HVAC system, the customer, and the contractor.Read More
Tech of the Month — April 2020: Orval Stier April 9, 2020 No Comments Stier joined Baxter Comfort Solution in Baxter, Iowa, in August 2018.Read More