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Why He’s Tech of the Month: Hesch got into heating and cooling because of a friend in the industry.

Now in its 15th year, the contest features 39 new and innovative products across 13 categories. The categories span an assortment of critical HVACR aspects, such as residential controls, ventilation products, refrigeration, components and accessories, and more.

The 2018 Dealer Design Awards (DDA) contest featured a wide-array of contractor-oriented HVACR products with features that assist in installation, maintenance, and service. These products showcase the best that HVAC has to offer and include everything from large-scale commercial rooftop units to hand tools.

When thinking about their career options, today’s youth are not choosing to pursue the trades. This is not due to stupidity. They’re simply ignorant to what a career in the trades can offer. What a change from 30-plus years ago, right?

Commercial buildings have high energy needs, and it’s no secret that the HVACR system is one of the largest sources of electricity consumption in them. Since the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) began tracking energy use through its Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) in 1979, total energy consumption has almost doubled.

When it comes to reducing facility downtime, increasing equipment lifespan, and decreasing operational costs, regular HVAC maintenance in commercial buildings is essential.

“High-performance buildings” is kind of a buzzword in the HVAC industry nowadays. Technological advancements in both BMS software and HVACR equipment allow building owners and facility managers to moderate energy usage like never before.

When compared to space cooling, process cooling — or the removal of heat from the fluid that serves water-cooled equipment used in a manufacturing process — is a bird of a different feather.

With 3-D printing, HVAC companies can deliver more efficient, affordable, and creative products when compared to prior methodologies.