What the Trump presidency portends for the future is anyone’s guess, but contractors have definite opinions about how their businesses fared in 2016 and what they’re concerned about in 2017.
There is no reason why building occupants should complain of odors, stale and stuffy air, or symptoms of illness or discomfort, as numerous solutions are available to mitigate most IAQ problems.
Many building owners and managers are proactively incorporating IAQ equipment, such as dehumidifiers, energy recovery units, and UV technology, into their facilities.
Most building owners/managers don't know to the degree to which they may see financial benefits from creating healthier buildings. This is a prime opportunity for contractors to fill the void and explain how to achieve healthier buildings through improved IAQ.
As crews dismembered the inner parts and pieces of the 1,800-square-foot home, they discovered that just about everything, including the electrical service, most interior walls, flooring, insulation, old chimneys, plumbing, the original furnace with its a/c coil on top, and even the septic lines in and out, had to go.
ACSI, based in Mokena, Illinois, specializes in natural gas, light oils, heavy oils, coal, propane, sawdust, and more and operates service, mechanical, and refractory divisions.
Leaders were divided into small groups led by a mentor. The mentors spent their time facilitating discussions, encouraging team members to step out of their comfort zones, and sharing their many years of leadership experience.
Approximately 650 vendors, employees, and community leaders enjoyed live music and short presentations that showcased the company’s history with dramatic videos and memorable stories of the past.
The company produced special commemorative editions of its most popular snips models for the campaign. For each pair sold, Midwest committed to donate $2 to HFOT.
The market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a report from Research and Markets.
Danfoss opened the first test chamber of its new Engineering Tomorrow Application Development Center in Tallahassee, Florida. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to inaugurate the chamber, which can accommodate air-conditioning systems up to 12.5 tons.
American Residential Services’ Southern California region was recognized as the franchisee’s most improved region in 2016, Advanced Air and Heat acquired Palm Coast Heating & Air Conditioning, and more.
DiversiTech Corp. named David Oriatti vice president of HVAC sales, Honeywell Intl. Inc. announced that more than 15,000 supermarkets now use its Genetron Performax LT refrigerant, and more.
The self-cleaning auto scrubber hood system is ideal for heavy grease-producing appliances, such as char broilers, woks, fryers and griddles, facilities with long duct runs, and facilities with long hours of operation.
The units feature an exact-fit replacement design that matches the units to footprints of other manufacturers’ units and eliminates the need for a curb adapter.
The VMD collects dynamics-of-state data from the actuator or valve and transmits it as a 64-point packet, providing the information required for preventive maintenance.
The pump controller features a bypass option with an electronic control to ensure uninterrupted operation of an HVAC system by keeping the rotating equipment running.
The sealant applicator is designed for use with 1.5- to 6-ton systems and is available with both the blue AC Leak Freeze and green AC Leak Freeze with Magic Frost formulas
The anti-microbial resin contains additives that operate on a cellular level to continuously disrupt and prevent uncontrolled growth of microorganisms and biofilm within the cooling tower.