The U.S. Space Force may award four companies Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) contracts. “The government intends to competitively award up to four Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract for PTS-G as […]

Last month Boeing [BA] said its Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) finished a 48-hour endurance sailing run. During this exercise, the vehicle operated fully autonomously below the sea […]

Kobe JALT (Kobe Chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching). December 8 (Sun), 14:00-15:30 in Kobe, Hyogo. Stephen McNamara (Kwansei Gakuin University).

Bacharach Inc., a manufacturer of refrigerant gas detection and combustion analyzers, is implementing an enhanced 24 hour priority calibration and repair service option out of their New Kensington, Pennsylvania, location to build upon the company’s current service support capabilities.

Source Energy Optimization, a Source Refrigeration & HVAC business unit, has launched a new website as part of a strategic expansion to meet the growing demand for energy optimization services among high-energy usage businesses.  

While implementing new technology may seem like a daunting task, seasoned technicians could find it’s not all that different than the work they are already doing.

See what a well-crafted budget can do to help a business owner manage cash flow, mitigate risk, and boost profitability. 

Audax Private Equity announced that it has partnered with management to acquire Source Refrigeration & HVAC Inc. from Arsenal Capital Partners. Source, headquartered in Anaheim, California, is a leading independent provider of commercial refrigeration and HVAC services in North America.

Leaders from five service contracting companies from the plumbing, heating and cooling, and electrical industry joined contributing NEWS columnist Al Levi at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge in Phoenix on November 15-16, 2017 for The 7-Power Contractor® Build Your Operating Manuals Program Workshop.

A question I’m frequently asked is, where do you start when improving a poorly performing duct system? Do you tear it out and start over again, or is there an easier way? The good news is, there is a simple, logical pattern you can follow to optimize a duct system.

The air duct calculator, or “ductulator,” is a commonly used tool for designing and installing duct systems. Unfortunately, many designers and technicians receive limited instructions on its correct use.

Although ductwork doesn’t require quite as much maintenance as other HVAC equipment does, there are steps to be taken to ensure its longevity, safety, and efficient operation.

Although RGF manufactures air, food, and water purification systems, the company’s primary focus for this year’s Expo is air, especially given the recent increase in IAQ awareness.

More and more travelers are ranking air quality as an important factor when deciding where to stay — here’s how the HVAC industry can help tip the scales for hotels.

Hudson will sell reclaimed refrigerants under the names Freon R-11, Freon R-12, Freon R-123, and Freon R-22, and use the Freon brand name in its marketing materials.

When it began “raining” inside the Towson Court House, a leaky roof was assumed to be the culprit. But for the Maryland Department of General Services, the truth turned out to be much stranger.

As one of the larger contributors to a facility’s expenses, it is critical to incorporate preventative measures into regular maintenance and cleaning plans for boilers.

O’Rourke will continue to service accounts throughout North America, working in cooperation with Mestek’s network of sales representatives, wholesale distributor partners, and contractors.

The proceeds will be split between Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area and the Randy Rawson Scholarship Program, which is run by the American Boil.er Manufacturers Association.

When considering radiant heating options, installers and homeowners are learning that using both hydronic and electric sources may be the best of both worlds.

Advanced electrode boilers are being installed to replace outdated, inefficient fuel-burning equipment in district heating applications as part of a broader effort to meet ambitious International Energy Agency decarbonization goals.

The article provided valuable information on maintenance and cleanliness issues related to refrigeration equipment in restaurants and c-stores.

Canneberges Bécancour, one of the most productive cranberry farms in North America, wanted to develop a freezing facility to support a original 17,000-square-foot processing plant.

The HVAC industry is currently primed to utilize and contribute to big tech trends and is gearing up to be on the center stage of global change.

As contractors, we wonder constantly: From quote to quote, why did we win this job but lose that one?

When you’ve decided to sell your HVAC business, the time of year to close is an important detail.

Consumers just want their A/C system fixed. It’s time to take off the contractor hat and put on the consumer hat.

The question of who is going to buy your business can be just as important as the cash for the sale itself.

Leverage the business resources available to you as a contractor, and one of those resources is your distributor’s territory manager.

HVAC contractors have an underutilized tool available to help optimize their businesses: customer data.

This is a once-in-lifetime opportunity where leadership becomes a precious commodity.

With finite resources, operators everywhere should be spending smartly to enhance the “green” sustainability of their operation.

Ducted Systems Academy programs feature a combination of hands-on experiences, virtual resources, on-demand courses, and in-person courses at the state-of-the art academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

The global HVAC market is forecast to post a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of close to 7 percent by 2020, according to the latest report from Technavio. The research study covers the present scenario and growth prospects of the HVAC market from 2016 to 2020.

Airflow takes the path of least resistance through buildings, often leaving much of the air stagnant and unaffected. A new IAQ strategy is needed.

Filter fans perform a critical task of cooling equipment within electrical enclosures while also protecting equipment from harmful materials.

Sales is not an evil word, despite what many would have you believe. However, there is a right way and a wrong way to sell.

Many in our industry believe the duct material used in an installation determines how well the HVAC system moves air. The issue isn’t the material type, it’s how we install the product.

Here are 10 ways to get started by incorporating AI for free in some of your workflows right away.

Read this eBook to find out more on software solutions that help contractors reduce wasted time and cost.

This article lists four ways contractors can stock their trucks to guarantee they keep rollin’ in the dough (pun intended).

As cold weather approaches, van drivers and fleet owners become increasingly aware of the caution needed to drive safely.

As business owners start preparing their companies to withstand the increased volume of business, it’s imperative they do the same with their fleets.

Software can increase productivity, better manage labor, encourage retention, and keep things consistent and organized. But it’s up to HVACR contractors to choose the right software and take the proper stops to implement it.

At a booth thick with traffic at the AHR Expo’s, commercial product manager Schlegel talked about Johnson Controls’ new YORK Sun Choice rooftop unit.

With a double brood of cicadas forecasted to awaken, now is the time to prepare for how to deal with the mess they will leave behind and the potential damage they can do to equipment.

One Stop Cooling studies technicians’ readings recorded on service calls. If you do the same, you might be surprised with the mistakes you find.

Here are a few ideas that contractor can use to prime the marketing pump for this holiday.

An HVAC solution was the headliner for an event on Feb. 19 at a 121-year-old building in the nation’s capital named after one of America’s greatest composer-musicians. The event at Duke Ellington School of the Arts demonstrated how stepping beyond traditional non-inverter HVAC systems can preserve a building’s historical architecture, enhance energy efficiencies, minimize noise, and earn design-award accolades.

Friedrich recently sponsored a NEWS webinar titled “Ductless Split System Innovations That Matter to Your Bottom Line.”  Below are questions taken from the Q&A portion of that webinar.