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Paced by continued demand for projects such as new education and health care facilities, public safety, and government buildings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased in June following fluctuations earlier this year.

Clearwater Systems announced it has completed the sale of its Dolphin WaterCare business to Evapco Inc. Dolphin WaterCare provides an environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical water treatment for evaporative cooling and refrigeration systems.

The Internet of Things (IoT) is becoming a widely recognized option in the residential HVAC market, and while the residential market garners many of the headlines, the commercial IoT market is taking shape, as well.

A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City in the South Bronx has now sickened at least 108 people and 10 people have died from the illness. Health officials said it is the largest known outbreak in New York City.

The global HVAC equipment market is positioned for another year of above-average growth, with the fundamentals in place for the United States that are the best in over 10 years, according to a report from Chisult Insight Co. Ltd.

Silent Knight features low-frequency sounders and sounder bases plus a unique amplifier to provide code-mandated backup power capabilities for emergency communication systems. 

What will be the next step for HVAC contractors as technology continues to drive change? Will an “Uber-like” HVAC contractor service model emerge? Don’t be left behind… and proactively plan for the future.

York YD model “C” dual compressor centrifugal chillers from Johnson Controls are now available with Optispeed variable-speed drives (VSD) and an expanded capacity range of 1,500–6,000 ton (5,300–21,000 kW). 

The SpectraCool Hazardous Location air conditioner has a patented and differentiated design that eliminates sources of ignition arising from the functioning of the a/c unit. Heresite and e-coated components make this unit reliable. 

HC Info has announced a webcast that will discuss ASHRAE’s new Legionella standard and its impact on contractors and others. The 60-minute webcast, “ANSI/ASHRAE 188-2015: Responsibilities, Liability, and Opportunities,” is scheduled for Aug. 18, 2015 at 8 a.m. PST (11 a.m. EST).