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GEO, CSA Set Geothermal Standard

American, Canadian firms introduce binational ANSI/CSA C448

May 2, 2016

As the first of its kind in the U.S., the standard outlines requirements and best practices for geothermal project design, installation, commissioning, and more in the U.S. and Canada.

When addressing comfort concerns in multi-tenant facilities, HVAC contractors have a variety of solutions to choose from.

VRF, Hydronics Popular Options for Commercial Contractors

VRF, geothermal, and hydronic systems are just a few of the choices available

Joanna R. Turpin

May 2, 2016

VRF systems have become very popular in the commercial market and are expected to gain even more market share in the coming years. Each system type comes with its own unique set of benefits, and as long as building owners and managers remain open minded, they may be surprised at the possibilities now available.

HVAC Equipment Market to Exceed $125 Billion by 2022

The market for HVAC equipment is highly mature and is expected to exhibit modest growth

May 2, 2016

The global HVAC equipment market is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6 percent from 2015 to 2022, exceeding $125 billion by 2022, according to a new market report published by Credence Research Inc.

Nortek Appoints Biasiotta as COO, Air Management

He brings to Nortek over 25 years of industrial and technology experience

April 29, 2016

Nortek Inc. announced the appointment of Bruno Biasiotta as chief operating officer, air management. In this newly appointed role, Biasiotta will report to Nortek's president and chief executive officer, Michael J. Clarke, and assume responsibility for the Residential & Commercial HVAC and Custom & Commercial Air Solutions businesses.

The ribbon cutting at the Helix innovation center

Emerson Officially Opens Helix Innovation Center

Will develop new technologies that address heating, cooling, and refrigeration challenges

Kyle Gargaro

April 29, 2016

An investment in innovation came to fruition as Emerson officially introduced its $35 million Helix Innovation Center on April 27. The 40,000-square-foot center, located on the University of Dayton campus, will serve as a commercial building controls and HVAC technology lab.

Proposed Guideline Provides Advice for Efficiency Improvements to Historic Buildings

Seeks to minimize disturbances to the historic character, characteristics, and materials

April 28, 2016

Historical buildings — from those on the local Main Street to world-renowned structures — could be brought from the past into an energy efficient future under a proposed guideline from ASHRAE.

DOE Expands Program to Help Jumpstart New Building Technologies

Focuses of program include heating and cooling systems, and sensors and controls

April 28, 2016

Four U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories are joining Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) to expand an online crowdsourcing community for building technologies called JUMP, which helps bridge the gap between cutting-edge ideas and the marketplace.

LG Announces New Rep to Serve Southeastern Market

TRS provides HVAC products to commercial and industrial customers across the Carolinas and Georgia

April 27, 2016

LG Electronics USA announced that Thermal Resources Sales Inc. (TRS) has become the latest LG applied rep for the company’s commercial air conditioning business, to drive variable refrigerant flow (VRF) sales and support for the Southeast.

ACT Enters Sealed Enclosure Cooling Market

Coolers are used to dissipate heat inside enclosures or cabinets that house electrical/electronic equipment

April 26, 2016

Advanced Cooling Technologies Inc. (ACT) has announced the launch of its HSC, HPC, and LNC series of sealed enclosure cooling products. ACT said this launch is the first step of its entrance into the sealed enclosure cooling market.

Daikin Announces Name for New HVAC Campus

The Daikin Texas Technology Park will encompass 4.1 million operational square feet

April 26, 2016

Daikin announced that its new $417 million HVAC campus nearing completion just outside of northwest Houston has officially been named the Daikin Texas Technology Park.