This sprawling family resort, wedding venue, and hunting preserve, equipped with heated pools, spas, natatoriums, and main residencies, has Keefer Rader to thank for its continued success and preservation. And of course, hydronics.

One of the key specialized areas of HVAC design is correctional facilities due to their unique challenges. Traditionally, most of the correctional facilities in U.S. lack basic air conditioning.

For many manufacturers, higher efficiency systems have been in the works for a while, but the 2023 DOE standards, pandemic, and current supply chain issues have added pressure.

Here are some of the top benefits of commercial HVAC automation and how new technology may soon make automated systems even more valuable.

After years of neglect, school districts and local governments are finally investing in the HVAC systems at their facilities. Now, one state governor wants to keep the money flowing with grants marked for HVAC upgrades.

Though heating and cooling systems in some commercial spaces like gymnasiums might not need to be visually appealing, other areas like hospitality could benefit from more aesthetic solutions.

Keith Paton will take the reins as chairman of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) at the group’s annual conference in St. Louis, March 28-30.

John Dugan brings HVACR experience, a background in software, and a strong sense of purpose to Liberty Supply, a Minneapolis-based distributor focused on the commercial market.

HVAC contractors are quickly moving into the future when it comes to the equipment they install. It’s a different story when it comes to the technology they use to run their day-to-day operations.