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What the Sale of Emerson Climate Technologies Means for the HVAC Industry

Emerson spinoff an investment in the industry’s future, analysts say

November 6, 2022

Emerson’s new partnership with international investors is a vote of confidence in the HVACR industry — and its durability and growth potential — at a time of accelerated change, analysts say.

Government Money Available for Library HVAC Upgrades

Feds, states, cities help pay for repairs, replacements

Ted Craig

October 19, 2021

If HVAC contractors want to find a new source of revenue, they should visit their local library.

Infrastructure Bill With Possible HVAC Implications Stalls in Washington DC

Some proposal details could have real HVAC impacts, but consensus required for a substantial bill remains elusive.

Robert Beverly

June 17, 2021

With every day that passes, pessimism grows a little more about the prospects of significant infrastructure legislation making it through Congress.

Cities Banning New Fossil Fuel Infrastructure

Turning down gas and propane connections means carbon free HVAC for some locales

Robert Beverly

February 17, 2020

Natural gas hookups represent a growing target for new restrictive policies and bans.

Siemens Corp.: Infrastructure Drive

September 9, 2019

This product is optimized for pump, fan, and compressor applications in industries such as water/wastewater, HVACR, and more.

Letters From Our Readers: July 1, 2019

July 1, 2019

The following remarks were made regarding the article “Renewable Resources Could Save American Suburbs,” written by Maria Taylor, business management editor of The NEWS, published May 27.

Renewable Resources Could Save American Suburbs

Renewables might be the solution to degrading infrastructure

Maria Taylor

May 27, 2019

If we keep building more subdivisions, we’ll run into a crisis when all the infrastructure that makes suburbia possible needs to be repaired.

EVAPCO Opened UAE Office

The company seeks a more proactive presence in the region

February 19, 2019

EVAPCO recently opened a new office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. For several years, the Maryland-based manufacturer has shipped technology for installation throughout the UAE.

CEA: White House Infrastructure Plan a Good First Step for Construction Firms

President wants to invest $1.5 trillion in infrastructure over 10 years

February 22, 2018

Apprenticeship and training programs benefit, though CEA believes the plan needs additional federal funding.

$1 Trillion in New Infrastructure Spending Offers Numerous Opportunities

Preparation for the next 10 years of projects must begin now

Pete Wiezalis

April 21, 2017

In mid-November, President-Elect Donald Trump announced a $1 trillion investment in infrastructure over the next 10 years — more than twice the proposed plan of President Barack Obama and more than three times the last congressionally approved infrastructure plan. With unprecedented spending in repairing and expanding the nation’s airports, highways, bridges, and pipelines, building product manufacturers and installers must be ready to effectively place their products and services in the hands and minds of decision makers to ensure inclusion in new projects. Preparation for the next 10 years of projects must begin now, and few manufacturers and contractors have cohesive plans to become specified in the long term.