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ES NEWS Guest columnist Trevor Vick examines how the lack of reliable, continuous records is hindering building decarbonization efforts and compliance with emerging performance standards.

The choice of duct liner materials in HVAC systems can significantly affect fire safety by impacting smoke development and spread, writes ES NEWS Guest Columnist David Burd of Owens Corning.

Whether a coil coating is necessary hinges on the environment: salty air, kitchen grease, or aggressive chemicals can turn unprotected HVAC/R coils into short-lived liabilities.

Q-PAC’s Multimotor Plenum Fan is now HCAI OSP-0875 certified, delivering a modular, code-compliant HVAC fan option engineered to stay operational during earthquakes.

The results of these operational changes are reflected in the City of Deadwood’s publicly approved maintenance contracts. City officials attributed the reductions to improved system condition and annual cost analysis rather than reduced service. 

HVAC mistakes are hidden risks that can derail data center projects and blow budgets. Augmented reality offers a new way to bring these challenges into view.

As building owners race to meet tough new climate rules, costly retrofits aren’t the only answer. District energy systems offer a streamlined, scalable approach to slashing emissions – all while minimizing disruption and protecting property value, ES NEWS' Guest Columnist Rob Thornton writes.

A breakthrough HVAC innovation dramatically reduces energy consumption, eliminates refrigerants, and offers a sustainable solution for efficient building cooling and heating.

Bill McQuade, Vice President for Regulatory Affairs and Global Sustainability at Baltimore Aircoil Company (BAC) and ASHRAE's incoming President-Elect, discusses how innovative cooling technologies are reshaping the future of sustainable building operations.