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Robert Beverly

Robert Beverly has worked in HVAC press for BNP Media since 1998, serving as Engineered Systems' editor before joining The NEWS as a senior editor. In addition to covering legislation/regulatory issues and other assignments, he coordinates and edits Today's Boiler, the official magazine of the American Boiler Manufacturers Association. Robert likes music, the active tense, and air conditioning.

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The Added Value of Rooftop Unit Maintenance

Light commercial Rooftop Unit clients and residential business go hand-in-hand

Robert Beverly

May 27, 2019

“The most important thing…to take on light commercial RTU maintenance, service, and replacement is having a great checklist and process.”

Installing Variable Refrigerant Flow on a Roof - The ACHR News

Seven Tips for Installing Variable Refrigerant Flow on a Roof

VRF on a roof might be a less familiar sight, but it offers advantages

Robert Beverly

May 27, 2019

Tadiran contributes thoughts for the path to achieving precision installation that minimizes the risk of problems and maximizes performance.

Toshiba Carrier VRF Rooftop Unit - The ACHR News

A Look at the Evolving Rooftop Unit Market

Trends and evolution in DOAS, motors, and controls get things started for RTUs

Robert Beverly

May 27, 2019

Progress continues in terms of rooftop unit performance and better, cheaper maintenance. Technology seems to be making a leap in terms of what kind of equipment one might find up there.

Trapper Barnes, president of Infinity Texas Air in Forney, Texas. - The ACHR News

What Happens When HVAC Competitors Cooperate?

Five Star Guys and its shared marketing point toward successful collaboration

Robert Beverly

May 20, 2019

Seven HVAC contractors formed a loose confederation for coordinated marketing efforts and shared customer service standards, and it's working.

AEC BuildTech keynote speaker Steve Jones, senior director of industry insights research, Dodge Data & Analytics - The ACHR News

A Q+A with AEC BuildTech keynote speaker Steve Jones

Today’s Cutting-Edge Tools Are Tomorrow’s Tools for Keeping Up

Robert Beverly

April 29, 2019

Part of Steve Jones’ job is to recognize where the construction industry is steering itself and which circumstances might alter that path (and the paths of those working in it).

End the California Drought for Refrigerant Incentives

The program, part of S.B. 1013, already has a role model across town

Robert Beverly

April 22, 2019

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is experiencing a bit of an existential crisis, doubting how much agency it really has to protect the environment when it comes to regulating refrigerants.

Humidify the Whole Home, Not One Room

Help homeowners past the quick fix to the better (and possibly cheaper) solution

Robert Beverly

April 22, 2019

As the medical community reports, exceptionally dry surroundings (and the humans in those spaces) facilitate the spread of viruses more easily.

Dehumidfication: Accentuating the Positive of Avoiding the Negative

Tighter residential construction, increased health awareness spur a fresh look at sales opportunities

Robert Beverly

April 22, 2019

Dehumidification finds itself in one of those sales-potential sweet spots, thanks to an increasingly sophisticated customer base.

Interested in Mold Remediation?

HVAC contractors have notoriously passed on this revenue opportunity to other specialists in the field

Robert Beverly

April 22, 2019

HVAC contractors get involved daily with equipment and conditions that can come into play regarding the presence (or absence) of mold. And yet, most do not offer mold remediation work themselves.