This issue of The ACHR NEWS takes a look at how the decarbonization trend is changing the way contractors do business, the current state of IRA rebate funding, low-GWP compressors serving as a sustainable solution, a Q&A with Carrier, how ACCA looks to strengthen the workforce and ignite pride in the industry, selling the benefits of whole-home humidification, reasons to learn building science principals, how to attract techs to commercial refrigeration, avoiding shady, non-DOT cylinder manufacturers, new products on the market, as well as the latest from SNIPS NEWS.
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During a panel discussion at the AHR Expo, industry experts discussed a wide variety of topics including the refrigerant transition, workforce training, and the push for the adoption of heat pumps.
California, New Mexico, New York, and Hawaii are the first states to apply for federal rebate money for high-efficiency equipment. Twenty-three states have received funding to set up and manage rebate programs.
Growing demand for recovered HFCs highlights the importance of proper refrigerant recovery. Unfortunately, counterfeit recovery cylinders are emerging amid this increasing need.
Hoggatt plays a crucial role at UMC, Inc., overseeing areas such as corporate manufacturing, virtual construction, construction technology adoption, prefabrication and modular construction
The high ventilation rates common in farrowing and farrow-to-finish operations are a non-starter with a conditioned, enclosed space designed for human comfort.
Fiberglass produced on rotary equipment, with a less consistent distribution of fibers, is better suited for thicker insulation; whereas fiberglass produced from the flame-attenuated pot and marble method is more consistent.
Harris polled some of their internal experts and developed a list of items that contractors and customers alike can consider as low or no cost first steps towards greener buildings and healthier bottom lines.
Many companies in the sheet metal / HVAC industry are considered a “small business” by varying definitions. Here are the resources OSHA offers these businesses.
David Burd, Air Distribution Products Technical Manager for North America at Owens Corning, sits down with SNIPS NEWS to discuss duct insulation options and tradeoffs.
By building your own training academy, a new tool to help fuel the future of your team, nurture a strong company culture, and build a team from the inside up emerges.
CEO Ross Shuster called Copeland “the newest 100-year-old company in the HVAC industry.” After 37 years as part of Emerson, Copeland became a stand-alone company last year after Emerson reached a deal with an investment firm.
Slideshow: Executives highlight geothermal tax incentives as a demand driver, spurring the company to invest in more manufacturing capacity and research
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The new Universal Quick Disconnect (UQD) couplings provide heightened performance and reliability for liquid cooling, ensuring peak performance for critical applications.