Austin Keating

The Commerce Department is preparing to expand Section 232 copper tariffs to more downstream products.

METALCON 2026 will bring contractors together with leading industry associations to explore code changes, building-performance solutions and more.

The U.S. decision not to renew the USMCA in its current form throws North American trade into annual uncertainty. Here's what it means for contractors.

Sakari Suhonen, CEO of Tosi United States, is leading a push to overhaul how commercial buildings secure and manage remote access to critical systems.

Stack effect isn’t just an HVAC nuisance – it’s a physics issue that shapes every decision in high-rise residential conversions.

President Trump has nominated acting Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling to the full-time post, as the Labor Department faces budget cuts, workforce challenges, and heightened scrutiny in the Senate.

National sales manager Ryne Sullivan shares practical strategies for overcoming common obstacles in commercial HVAC retrofit projects, from duct leakage to tight construction schedules.

The Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association gathered in Boston this spring to wrestle with the future of construction workflows, from a safety and artificial intelligence standpoint. 

A June 2026 federal ruling struck down parts of the Labor Department’s 2023 Davis‑Bacon overhaul, limiting wage protections to traditional construction roles and excluding broader supply chain workers.

Tarang Patel is redefining high‑rise HVAC design by replacing complex centralized systems with simpler, decentralized and passive solutions.