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Professionals Collaborate, Compete, and Connect at Unified Group’s Debut Design-Build Forum

HVACR leaders share real-world lessons, debate best practices, and discover new approaches at industry’s inaugural event in Denver

ES Magazine staff

December 10, 2025

The Unified Group’s first Design-Build Forum brought together 40 HVACR pros from across the U.S. for candid conversations, hands-on exercises, and even a bocce ball showdown.

Efficiency, Cost and Speed: Addressing Construction Industry Challenges with IMPs

Insulated metal panels (IMPs) offer an all-in-one building envelope solution that boosts efficiency and speeds up timelines

Karim Muri

December 10, 2025

Today’s construction industry needs smarter solutions to keep projects on budget, on schedule, and in line with tough environmental standards. Insulated metal panels (IMPs) are stepping up, writes Karim Muri of Kingspan.

Upper-Room UV-C: A Proven Engineering Solution for Indoor Air Quality

Upper-room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation offers a proven, cost-effective answer for dealing with pathogens and aerosolized mold

Annette Uda

December 8, 2025

In a guest column for ES NEWS, President and Founder of Aerapy UV Disinfection Technology Annette Uda reveals how upper-room UV-C technology guards against airborne threats, transforming indoor air quality.

How One Overlooked Compatibility Check Shut Down a Hospital Boiler System

A corroded valve and a deteriorating O-ring – traced to a simple chemical mismatch – triggered cascading failures in a hospital’s heating system

Austin Keating

December 8, 2025

When a bronze valve met incompatible boiler chemicals in a hospital, the result was catastrophic: widespread system failure and costly damage, all avoidable with a single review step, says John Rophael, P.E., mechanical engineer at Engineering Design & Testing Corp.

Nebraska-Omaha, Tech Startup Join Forces on Next-Gen HVAC Leak Detection

Startup and university partner to launch AI-powered leak detection, aiming to make HVAC maintenance faster, smarter, and more precise.

Austin Keating

December 2, 2025

A Texas startup and Nebraska researchers are teaming up to commercialize a new AI-driven leak detection algorithm for next-gen HVAC systems, addressing the growing demand for smart tools that turn complex VRF system data into actionable maintenance alerts.

Unstable Transitions in HVAC Operations: Chiller Rotation Part I

How small changes in chiller sequencing can trigger outsize instability – and practical automation strategies to keep HVAC transitions smooth and alarms quiet

Miles Ryan P.E.

November 28, 2025

Dive into how chiller rotation sequences in variable flow HVAC systems can unexpectedly disrupt operations – and how refined automation logic can help keep things running smoothly.

Establishing Quality Startup Processes for Central HVAC Systems

Why standardized startup practices and team coordination are essential for the successful delivery of IPD and DB HVAC projects

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

November 28, 2025

A guide to building a structured, quality-driven approach for equipment and system startup in central HVAC projects, ensuring efficiency from design through commissioning.

Smart Strategies for Meeting the Latest ASHRAE Standards

How new code requirements are transforming HVAC system design

Audwin Cash

November 28, 2025

New codes are pushing engineers to balance energy, air quality, and cost. Navigate the latest ASHRAE standards with practical strategies for both new buildings and retrofits—while meeting rising demands for verification and transparency.

Inside Comfort Systems USA’s Bet on Voice AI for Technician Support

A nationwide HVAC contractor pilots voice AI to bridge the skilled trades talent gap

Austin Keating

November 20, 2025

Comfort Systems USA is piloting voice AI to capture veteran expertise and support its next generation of HVAC technicians, tackling the skilled trades talent shortage head-on.