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College of DuPage HVACR Coordinator Named IACTE Postsecondary Career and Technical Educator of the Year

Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education honors Bob Clark for contributions, dedication to the field

March 12, 2019

The College of DuPage (CoD) HVACR program coordinator, Bob Clark, was named Postsecondary Career and Technical Educator of the Year by the Illinois Association for Career and Technical Education (IACTE).

A Lot of Questions About Refrigerants Coupled With a Lack of Answers

This hunger for knowledge about refrigerants is apparent all around the industry

Joanna R. Turpin

March 11, 2019

Those in the HVACR industry can try to keep abreast of the issues through reading industry-related materials, attending conferences and workshops, and seeking out online training options.

AEC BuildTech: Keynotes, HVAC sessions on VRF and steam, and exhibitors set event apart

Rookie of the year?

Robert Beverly

March 11, 2019

The inaugural AEC BuildTech event (#AECBuildTech), presented by BNP Media, takes place April 30 through May 2.

HVAC Excellence Celebrates 25 Years of Industry Involvement

Howard Weiss, executive vice president, discusses industry issues

Kyle Gargaro

February 25, 2019

The NEWS talked with Howard Weiss, executive vice president, about the state of the organization as well as the state of the HVAC industry.

ESCO Institute Appoints New Executive Director

Renee Tomlinson will also serve as an executive board member of ESCO Group

February 21, 2019

ESCO Group announced the appointment of Renee Tomlinson as executive director of ESCO Institute, and as an executive board member of ESCO Group, effective Feb. 1. Tomlinson joined the ESCO team in 2011 after spending 17 years with the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society. Over the last several years, Tomlinson has worked in various roles within ESCO Group to help the organization meet its long-term goals for industry advancement.

Dynatemp’s Will Gresham (behind counter) talks to several expo attendees about R-421A, which is a long-term replacement refrigerant for R-22. - The ACHR News

Dynatemp Focuses on Educational Opportunities With HVACR Wholesalers

Also looks to increase wholesaler partnerships this year

Joanna R. Turpin

February 18, 2019

Will Gresham, executive vice president, Dynatemp Intl., said the company plans to focus on its revamped reclamation program, partner wholesalers, and education this year.

Dan Richins (left), Rod Rushing (center), and Scott Shaw (right), cut the ribbon at the Indianapolis classroom launch. - The ACHR News

Labor Shortage Brings HVAC Industry Together to Attract New Talent

Nicole Krawcke

February 4, 2019

So with such an obvious demand for workers, why are kids choosing to enter other industries? Well, findings from the Electric & Gas Industries Association (EGIA) Foundation’s 2018 Industry Study "Bridging the HVAC Employment Gap" point to lack of awareness and poor reputation.

Installing and troubleshooting mini-split systems. - The ACHR News

Training Is Huge When It Comes to Troubleshooting Mini-Split Systems

Nicole Krawcke

February 4, 2019

Once only found in mild climates, the technology now stretches across the U.S., thanks to advances in inverter technology and zone controls. On the other hand, the level of sophistication in these systems sometimes makes them difficult to troubleshoot when something goes wrong.

Harris Supplies Brazing Equipment to Train Local Workforce

Supporting technical education allows the industry to flourish

January 30, 2019

Along with the good news about a booming economy and low unemployment rates come challenges for manufacturers that are trying to hire skilled employees. The National Association of Manufacturers said about 500,000 manufacturing jobs are open, and many experts believe this is due to a severe skills gap.

Checklist for HVACR Troubleshooting and Diagnostics - THe ACHR News

10 Troubleshooting, Diagnostic Tips for HVAC Technicians in the Field

Educators explain their approaches to repairing HVACR systems

Angela D. Harris

January 28, 2019

Much as a doctor performs tests to gather clues about a patient’s ailment, service technicians use tools and procedures to accurately pinpoint why an HVACR system will not function properly. The principles guiding these troubleshooting steps are universal, even if their implementation is not.

On Demand As AI workloads and high-density computing push traditional cooling methods to their limits, the data center industry is accelerating the adoption of next-generation HVAC technologies.

In this webinar, we'll outline how top contractors are turning every conversation into predictable revenue by coaching every comfort advisor visit, not just the ones a manager rides along on.

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College of DuPage HVACR Coordinator Named IACTE Postsecondary Career and Technical Educator of the Year

A Lot of Questions About Refrigerants Coupled With a Lack of Answers

AEC BuildTech: Keynotes, HVAC sessions on VRF and steam, and exhibitors set event apart

HVAC Excellence Celebrates 25 Years of Industry Involvement

ESCO Institute Appoints New Executive Director

Dynatemp Focuses on Educational Opportunities With HVACR Wholesalers

Labor Shortage Brings HVAC Industry Together to Attract New Talent

Training Is Huge When It Comes to Troubleshooting Mini-Split Systems

Harris Supplies Brazing Equipment to Train Local Workforce

10 Troubleshooting, Diagnostic Tips for HVAC Technicians in the Field

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