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Housing starts drop in May

July 7, 2017

A large drop in multifamly projects was responsible for the decline, officials said.

Frigidaire changes unit design

New models created to make HVAC service easier to perform

July 6, 2017

Frigidaire HVAC has redesigned its F series air conditioners and heat pumps, changing the units from featuring a one-piece jacket to panels made to be easier for HVAC technicians to remove or replace.

Kingspan surpasses net-zero energy targets

July 6, 2017

Kingspan has beaten its target of generating at least half of its aggregate energy use from renewable resources by 2016, officials said.

Carrier top brand in builder survey

HVAC make won in three of four categories

July 5, 2017

Carrier was named No. 1 in brand familiarity, most used and top brand used in the last two years.

Bureau donates $10K to ASHRAE research

July 5, 2017

The National Environmental Balancing Bureau donated $10,000 to ASHRAE research during its annual conference in Orlando, Florida.

Nonprofit foundation funds education for 15

July 4, 2017

Fifteen students pursuing careers in manufacturing were awarded scholarships of $1,500 or $2,500 from Nuts, Bolts & Thingamajigs, the nonprofit foundation of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International.

ASHRAE awards scholarships to 33 college students

July 3, 2017

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has given scholarships to 33 college students.

Contractor receives 2016 safety award

July 2, 2017

Armistead Mechanical Inc. was awarded the 2016 Safety Excellence Award from the Mechanical Contractors Association of America in March during the association’s annual convention in San Diego.