For HVAC contractors, the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration’s (DOE/EIA’s) Annual Energy Outlook 2008 indicates some potential business opportunities for those helping their customers deal with higher energy prices, and interest in alternative fuels and new technologies.
“Deferred maintenance” is a terrible misnomer for what really happens when maintenance doesn’t get performed for a long time. Another name is “catastrophic failure.” According to participants in a recent NEWS online survey, results of putting off maintenance too long can range from simple component failures to major pieces of equipment dying much too soon.
Keith Coursin, president of Desert Aire Corp., headquartered in Germantown, Wis., was elected chairman of the board of directors of the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) at the organization’s board of directors meeting. Other officers were elected and seven industry leaders were recognized with special awards.
When you meet people who tell you privately that they’re trying to find themselves, it usually means they’ve tried a few options and haven’t quite decided who they want to be when they grow up. Businesses sometimes fall victim to the same gyrations: flitting left, right, then back to the middle. Allied Air Enterprises does not have that problem.
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) put its push for sustainability into action when making decisions on how to expand its headquarters. After careful consideration, ASHRAE decided to invest in renovating its existing facility, which was recently unveiled in a grand renewal event.
John Lawshe is a retired military man who worked on submarines and different HVAC systems while in the military. He is no stranger to the HVAC world, so in that sense he is not your average customer. However, he has the same concerns as most all customers: rising energy costs, comfort, and IAQ.
Facility managers are increasingly following a master plan when implementing sustainable practices and are tying their efforts to measurable goals and business strategy, according to the results of a new survey. This is good news for contractors who can show the benefits of providing good O&M practices.
There is a definite trend in the HVACR industry toward smarter, more sophisticated products. Just examine some of the smart products manufacturers have been - and keep - producing. Here is a showcase of a few of the smart pieces of equipment that are now available in the industry.
“The world is changing very fast. Big will not beat small anymore. It will be the fast beating the slow.” That quote from media mogul Rupert Murdoch effectively describes what’s happening in the world of HVAC. Manufacturers are developing alternative technologies to offer better energy efficiency. Contractors, too, must move quickly to adopt such technologies.
Among the most beneficial uses of wireless zone sensors is in retrofit applications. Wireless solves many initial installation difficulties and allows easy, low-cost relocation when the space is reconfigured. Wireless can overcome three common problems: changing floor plans, challenging architecture, and high-risk projects.
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