Articles by Austin Keating

As buildings strive for aggressive decarbonization, insulation has emerged as a critical – yet often overlooked – element in HVAC performance.

A long-dormant apprentice contest returns to Livermore, California, bringing together sheet metal apprentices from three states for a challenging, camaraderie-filled sheet metal competition.

TDIndustries’ adoption of digital ancillaries for joint tracking is redefining fabrication workflows, clearing out digital clutter and giving detailers the freedom to focus on what matters most: building smarter, faster, and with fewer headaches.

Grizzly’s latest acquisition of Excel Mechanical marks a bold move into mission-critical federal markets, marrying national resources with proven local know-how.

Two top NADCA leaders break down what new EPA guidance on duct cleaning means for contractors, customers, and the future of the industry.

ASHRAE prohibits the entry of content from any ASHRAE publication or related ASHRAE intellectual property into generative AI tools. Former ASHRAE President Dennis Knight shares some reasons why.

As climate disasters become the new normal, advanced sensors and automation are quietly transforming how buildings protect the people inside.

Inside the high-stakes installation of three massive steam boilers and a sprawling compressed air system at a Nebraska food plant, Rasmussen Mechanical Services overcame delays, design changes, and tight deadlines.

American Metals Supply and Mestek Machinery have teamed up to launch the Midwest’s first large-scale, in-stock HVAC fabrication machinery distribution program to meet surging demand.

Seismic bracing for ductwork has become an essential, industry-wide priority, driven by evolving codes, higher client expectations, and the costly lessons of past earthquakes.