A few contractors took a moment to explain what they thought it meant to be green and some shared their attempts at implementing green practices and how it affected their business.
Whether improving an existing system or installing a new one, the QI Standard details performance levels, approved procedures, and documentation requirements.
A lot of mechanical contractors can boast about their use of mobile computing but one, EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems, claims to be the “first major HVAC contractor to utilize handheld field devices for technician work orders and time cards in the U.S.”
One should not be surprised if Ernesto Oliva finishes among the top at the national apprenticeship competition put on by the UA. There is no doubt that he will give it his best shot. It’s rather amazing how far a big dream and passionate dedication can take a person like Oliva.
Managing risk is necessary among all construction professionals, particularly on the mechanical systems side. Are current trends increasing that need? The answer is yes, according to a risk management seminar at the Annual Meeting of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).
Short of reducing a staff or closing down a location, what are the best ways to streamline a business? The NEWS wanted to know and asked some HVACR contractors how they are watching their expenses in these slow economic times.
Contractors who have mastered working with CFCs, HCFCs, and HFCs may now want to turn their attention to what is being promoted as the fourth generation of refrigerants - HFOs (Hydro-Fluoro-Olefins) - which were discussed at the combined International Compressor Engineering and International Refrigeration/Air Conditioning conferences hosted by Purdue University.
When the University of Notre Dame wanted to add air conditioning to some stadium and athletic areas, at first there seemed to be a problem. Many of the buildings were designed before the advent of air conditioning, and offered very little extra space for ductwork. The solution in this case was split-ductless equipment.
When Aprilaire introduced its 1700 and 1720 whole-home
dehumidifier models a few years ago, the company already had a system in place
to make improvements. Those are now available thanks to an accelerated review
process and paying close attention to contractor and end user feedback.
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