Colorado and Washington residents voted to legalize the drug last November and HVAC contractors in both states are examining hiring policies, as well as informing their employees of the dangers and risks of employment under the influence. 

Featured speakers during the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) annual convention conveyed a message about the importance of perseverance to success in professional and personal endeavors. The words of former astronaut and retired naval aviator Capt. Mark Kelly were no exception.

This year is shaping up to be a time of technological leaps and bounds, and the industry needs to keep up.

Industry revenue for the global HVAC industry is forecast to reach an estimated $95 billion in 2018, according to “Global HVAC Equipment Industry 2013-2018: Trend, Profit, and Forecast Analysis,” a market research report released by Lucintel. 

Achieving MERV 8 in air filtration, the ePure® is a fiberglass-based air filter. 

The energy recovery option makes the RTU even more efficient, especially for applications requiring large amounts of ventilated air. 

A full line of Type-B gas vents is designed for quick installation on any residential job. 

The variable-refrigerant flow (VRF) zoning S-Series cooling and heating system outdoor unit PUMY-P60 Model is designed for homes and light commercial spaces. 

Every year, The NEWS introduces the latest cooling equipment available for the upcoming summer season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to distinguish between brands.