As HVAC providers, we have the ability to advise homeowners, builders, and property managers on ways to improve their indoor air quality.

Four core components work together to control when refrigerant is absorbing heat, and when it is releasing heat.

The buildings of tomorrow are chock full of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and equipment that connect tenants, mechanical systems, and facility managers to up-to-the-minute data and progress reports.

State and local regulations are driving new building construction as well as existing buildings to implement energy-efficient technologies in order to meet future carbon emissions reduction goals. These facilities, known as high-performance buildings, strive to deliver optimal efficiency, reliability, value, and comfort to tenants.

Emerson continues to evolve its equipment lines in an effort to introduce its technologies to a broader customer base.

Smart products enable service providers to take a more proactive approach to addressing HVAC system and equipment issues, said Susie Gornick.

Johnson Controls announced that it closed an agreement to purchase the EasyIO Building and Energy Management System (BEMS) product line.

Aircuity has been named a New York State Energy Research and Development Authority Qualified Vendor for the RTEM program.

Honeywell announced the launch of Honeywell Forge Energy Optimization, a cloud-based, closed-loop, machine learning solution.

The acquisition extends Distech Controls’ addressable market into commercial refrigeration.

BrainBox AI intends to integrate ABB’s MSR business and its installed base of 12,000-plus retail locations in its current operations.

The Coastal Coat Casing Package is now offered as a premium option for the Modine Atherion packaged ventilation system. 

OMG Roofing Products has introduced the PowerGrip Plus roof mount system, a watertight structural attachment system used to secure solar racks, HVAC, and other equipment to roofs covered with thermoplastic (TPO and PVC) membranes.

There are things contractors can do to get school equipment back online and ensure it’s operating as efficiently as possible in time for the first school bell this fall.

The manufacturers provided all of the data included in the product grid as well as the photo feature. Therefore, any questions should be directed to them via the contact information provided in the photo feature section.

This series of residential package equipment features energy-saving performance as well as cost-effective installation and maintenance.

With the demand for new homes skyrocketing, more HVAC businesses are opening to meet demand, according to two new reports.

With how cutthroat and competitive the HVAC market is, contractors must leverage data-driven insights and technological advancements to drive growth, attract ideal customers, and optimize customer satisfaction.

In the seventh installment of this series, we ask if there are any special storage requirements for A2L refrigerants.

Annual HFC inventory reports are required to be audited by a CPA to ensure compliance, and regulated entities should understand what to anticipate for the 2024 compliance period. 

When starting a company on a new path, the goals and routes can be quite different than expected, so plan on taking a few detours and be willing to make adjustments. 

Today’s commercial structures are full of sophisticated controls that have been changing building automation systems exponentially.

The Internet of Things is a broad term with multiple definitions, likely stemming from the different sectors of technology that IoT impacts.

There is a new term making its way into the commercial controls arena: digital twin.

Controls-Con, presented by Cochrane Supply on May 5-7, 2021, discussed the impact of smart controls on the building industry.

HVAC has a critical role to play in the future of building automation and digitalization.

Small- to medium-sized buildings make up about 94% of all commercial buildings in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, yet only 13% of those buildings have a building automation system.

Daikin Applied’s recently introduced SiteLine Building Controls gives building owners and operators the tools and insights needed to optimize performance, improve IAQ, and trim energy use and carbon emissions.

Johnson Controls acquired zero trust cybersecurity provider, Tempered Networks, based in Seattle, Washington.

Trends at this year’s AHR Expo within commercial controls and building automation were improving energy efficiency, making buildings more adaptable, streamlining workflow to make things easier for HVACR contractors, and a greater emphasis on cybersecurity and digitization.

While a controls upgrade may be costly, the reality is, the longer you wait, the more expensive a replacement can be.

IEC Systems is a provider of turnkey proprietary and nonproprietary building automation systems (BASs) and a Distech Controls authorized system integrator.

Studies have shown potential, and real, energy savings with the use of fault detection and data analysis to guide HVAC systems.

Building automation systems can boost heating and cooling efficiency by more than 20%.

Products are emerging that help simplify homeownership.

“The acquisition of California Economizer and its Zonex Systems brings together the two oldest manufacturers of zoning dampers and zone-control systems,” said Dick Foster, the president of Zonefirst and its parent company, Trolex Corp.

With cost reduction, sustainability enablement, increased comfort and performance benefits, VRF systems allow commercial buildings to gain a competitive advantage by reducing their carbon footprint and providing custom comfort to occupants.

Quilt, a newly launched company, has introduced a ductless heat pump that they say simplifies the installation and rebate process, while offering transparent pricing.

The startup, Pascal, plans to build a better heat pump based on solid refrigerants that will deliver higher efficiencies at lower costs, while eliminating all refrigerant emissions.”

BlocPower, a climate technology company focused on greening America's buildings, announced a fundraising round of $150 million, including more than $24 million of Series B corporate equity led by VoLo Earth Ventures and $130 million of debt financing led by Goldman Sachs.

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