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Debate Over Building Codes Heats Up as Housing Affordability Crisis Deepens

Home builders push Congress to roll back code requirements as costs soar

May 27, 2025

While home builders argue rolling back code requirements will help affordability, code officials engage with contractors and builders to develop standards the promote affordability.

HVAC Resilience and Security Standards Need Better Definition

ES NEWS columnist calls for enhanced building protection protocols as ASHRAE updates handbook

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

March 27, 2025

As buildings face an era of unprecedented challenges — from pandemics to security threats — industry experts argue that ASHRAE's handbook must evolve.

What the Overruling of the Chevron Doctrine Could Mean for HVAC Regulations

HVACR regulations more likely to be successfully challenged

Hannah Belloli-Oster

December 9, 2024

Some HVACR industry advocates have already started to challenge certain regulations, and ACCA believes this could have had some impact on the EPA’s recent rule about tracking systems for cylinders.

Commercial Indoor Air Quality Solutions

Here are products to clean the air in schools, stores, theaters, and more

Matt Jachman

February 15, 2024

Cleaner indoor air means healthier building occupants who perform better and are more productive. Here are five products that improve IAQ in the places where people work, shop, and play.

Restaurant IAQ Standard Aims to Minimize Infectious Aerosols

Post-pandemic, ASHRAE standards offer a roadmap for safer, healthier air in restaurants

Matt Jachman

October 25, 2023

Mechanical engineer and ASHRAE volunteer Meghan McNulty discusses the group’s recommendations for healthier indoor air.

Public Review of Proposed Revisions to ACCA Manual SPS (HVAC Design for Swimming Pools and Spas)

April 26, 2023

The 30-day ANSI public review period closes May 14.

Submissions Open for 2022 Building a Higher Standard Awards

February 15, 2022

American Standard Heating and Air Conditioning is now accepting nominations for the brand’s fifth annual Building a Higher Standard Awards.

For Federal Contractors, Vax Requirement Extends Through a Company and Beyond

MCAA webinar covers potential logistical impacts, what to ask for before signing a modification

Robert Beverly

November 30, 2021

For companies doing work for the federal government, the Biden Administration’s vaccine requirements are stricter.

Fan Energy Index (FEI) Coming to 2019 Edition of ASHRAE/IES 90.1

FEI to replace fan efficiency grade (FEG)

August 26, 2019

The 2019 edition of ASHRAE/IES 90.1 will use the new fan energy index (FEI) as the metric for efficiency provisions.

DOE Publishes a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Pertaining to Energy Conservation Standards for Portable Air Conditioners

June 24, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will also host a public meeting Wednesday, July 20, in Washington, District of Columbia.

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