inst The Case Against Letting Employees Pick WFH Days By hbr.org Published On :: Tue, 14 Sep 2021 04:00:00 GMT While some managers may be inclined to let employees choose their own schedule, Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom strongly recommends against this for two very important reasons. Full Article
inst PTC, Rockwell Automation, and the Manufacturing Institute Join Forces to Inspire the Next Generation on Manufacturing Day By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Industry leaders come together to increase visibility and interest in modern manufacturing through interactive augmented reality experience. Full Article
inst UL Chemical Safety Research and Georgia Institute of Technology Release Pioneering 3D Printing Research By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Mon, 12 Nov 2018 08:00:00 -0500 Desktop 3D printers generate ultrafine particles (UFPs) while in operation. UFPs may pose a health concern since they are the size of nanoparticles and may be inhaled and penetrate deep into the human pulmonary system. Full Article
inst President Obama Announces New Public-Private Manufacturing Innovation Institute By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Fri, 17 Jan 2014 17:00:00 -0500 The President announced new steps with the private sector to strengthen the manufacturing sector, boost advanced manufacturing, and attract the good paying jobs that a growing middle class requires. Full Article
inst Using Simple Linear Regression For Instrument Calibration? By www.qualitymag.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500 Measurement devices must be calibrated regularly to ensure they perform their jobs properly. While calibration covers a wide range of applications and scenarios, the goal is simple: ensure your device is measuring to your standards. Full Article
inst NGA’s Munsell Aligning CAIO Efforts Against Agency’s AI Goals By www.defensedaily.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 16:39:20 +0000 Advocating for and ensuring his agency is investing in artificial intelligence capabilities is the “strong hand” that Mark Munsell will wield as the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s (NGA) first AI chief […] Full Article Advanced / Transformational Technology Intelligence Community highlights
inst Bacharach Implements 24-Hour Priority Instrument Calibration and Servicing By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Jan 2017 07:30:00 -0500 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. Full Article
inst AABC Installs New Officers and Directors for 2024-2026 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Oct 2024 23:14:13 -0400 The Associated Air Balance Council (AABC) installed new officers and directors for 2024-2026 during its Annual Meeting in Lost Pines, Texas. Full Article
inst GreenStar Energy Systems – serving YOU: America’s HVAC Installers, Contractors, Technicians and Dealers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Feb 2018 09:46:00 -0500 We guarantee we’ll save GreenStar Alliance members thousands on equipment costs. We are also here to help streamline your business, taking care of documentation and shipping for you as well! Learn more by calling 888-249-HVAC, or go to www.GreenStarAlliance.com! Full Article
inst Installing Thermostatic Expansion Valves By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400 As the old saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is especially true when a replacing a thermostatic expansion valve (TXV). Full Article
inst Hydraulic Institute Unveils 2 Training Programs By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0400 The Hydraulic Institute's new on-demand courses are designed to support the pump and fluid-handling industry with workforce development and onboarding resources. Full Article
inst Lennox Runs First “Feel the Love” HVAC Install in Iowa By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -0400 Through the program, Lennox helps families in need by donating a state-of-the-art HVAC system, then having the equipment installed by a local Lennox dealer free of charge. Full Article
inst 9 Methods for Installing Residential and Commercial Radiant By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 20 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500 With multiple methods offering their own unique advantages, it’s important to be familiarized with the relevant radiant installation method to ensure a job well done. Full Article
inst Institutional Demand Drives Construction Index to Highest Mark Since 2007 By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:30:00 -0400 Paced by continued demand for projects such as new education and health care facilities, public safety, and government buildings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased in June following fluctuations earlier this year. Full Article
inst Fieldpiece Instruments Opens UK Office for Sales and Customer Service By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 07 May 2019 10:00:00 -0400 Fieldpiece Instruments opened a U.K. office to add to its European operation and to provide sales and customer service in the United Kingdom. Full Article
inst Don’t Tuck Duct Issues Into the Install By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500 The owner has bought into the project, the contract has been signed, and the design has been designed. Today is ductwork day. Full Article
inst Five Tips to Improve Your Flexible Duct Installations By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500 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. Full Article
inst Crowcon Detection Instruments: Flue Gas Analyzer By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 22 Jul 2019 07:27:00 -0400 This professional-grade flue gas analyzer offers features tailored to HVAC professionals. Full Article
inst HVAC Q&A Episode 3: What Contractors Need To Know About RDS Field Installs By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Since A2L refrigerants are designated as mildly flammable, safety features like refrigerant detection systems (RDSs) are being incorporated into new residential/light commercial ducted split systems that contain more than 4 pounds of A2L refrigerant. Here’s what HVAC technicians need to know about installing those RDS in the field. Full Article
inst Lessons Learned From CO<sub>2</sub> Refrigeration Installations By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 07:00:00 -0500 In an informative session at the NASRC’s Sustainable Refrigeration Summit, Publix and Coborn’s shared the pros and cons of incorporating CO2 refrigeration systems into their stores. Full Article
inst Prison Installs: Higher-Stakes HVAC By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Sep 2023 11:00:00 -0400 Installing air conditioning in prisons is different than a regular commercial install, and it’s important to know the difference. Full Article
inst Bergdorf Goodman Store Installs Low-GWP Chillers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 29 Apr 2022 17:00:00 -0400 Trane Technologies and Neiman Marcus Group are collaborating to decarbonize the luxury retailer’s footprint through renewable energy, electrification, energy efficiency, and refrigerant management. Full Article
inst MRU Instruments Inc.: Touchscreen Manometer By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Dec 2018 07:24:00 -0500 The device measures pressure, temperature, flow, and other parameters. Five different ranges are available from ±30 inches of water column to ±100 psi. Full Article
inst PCE Instruments: Infrared Thermometer By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:17:00 -0400 This product displays the temperature as real images with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and infrared images with a resolution of 33 x 33 pixels. Full Article
inst Fieldpiece Instruments Inc.: Power Clamp Test Meters By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Dec 2019 04:05:00 -0500 These products work with the Fieldpiece Job Link System App for on-the-go testing and reporting for HVACR electrical tests. Full Article
inst HVAC Industry Victory Against EPA Cylinder Ban 'Official' By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:00:00 -0400 “While the recent news is a formality, it makes the victory over these burdensome regulations official." Full Article
inst Expert Advice on Navigating that First A2L Installation By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Manufacturers are starting to introduce their A2L systems in the U.S., so contractors and technicians must learn how to service and install this new equipment. Full Article
inst Advice for the First A2L Installation By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400 With the impending deadline right around the corner, manufacturers have started introducing their A2L systems in the U.S. Full Article
inst Concerns Around HVAC Heat Pump Installs By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Dec 2023 05:00:00 -0500 Contractors will be tasked with more installs of heat pumps, and their challenges, as customers learn more about their benefits. Full Article
inst Palmer Instruments Inc.: Portable P/T Recorder By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Nov 2015 07:29:00 -0500 The Pelican™ case housing provides a watertight, crushproof, dust-proof enclosure with heavy-duty deflector ribs for extra protection from shocks and impacts. Full Article
inst E Instruments Intl.: IAQ Monitors By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Jan 2016 05:29:00 -0500 This series of IAQ monitors can measure ambient temperature, relative humidity (rh), wet bulb, dew point, differential pressure, barometric pressure, CO2, CO, O2, ozone, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds, NO, NO2, SO2, and H2S. Full Article
inst Extech Instruments: Datalogging Instruments By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 03 Apr 2017 07:29:00 -0400 These compact datalogging instruments offer users a durable design with flexible programming configurations and the convenience of datalogging readings in Excel format directly onto an SD card. Full Article
inst Extech Instruments: Three-channel Dataloggers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 01 May 2017 07:29:00 -0400 SD900 and SD910 three-channel DC current and DC voltage dataloggers are optimized for extended monitoring of milliamp (SD900) and millivolt (SD910) signals throughout a commercial, industrial, or residential facility. Full Article
inst Extech Instruments: Compact Dataloggers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 09 Oct 2017 07:12:00 -0400 The Extech TH30, RHT30, and RHT35 compact dataloggers are designed to provide HVACR professionals with easy access to real-time temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure readings as well as insights compiled from extended readings preformatted in Excel or PDF report formats. Users can set and forget the dataloggers with a customizable recording rate from once every 30 seconds to once every two hours, and it holds a capacity of up to 48,000 combined total readings with date and time stamps. Full Article
inst Testo Targets Younger Generations with More Innovative Instruments By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Feb 2018 07:26:00 -0500 Last year was a notable one for Testo Inc. as the test and measurement manufacturing company celebrated its 60th anniversary. However, 2018 promises to be just as momentous as Testo US will reach its 35th anniversary milestone. Full Article
inst Dwyer Instruments Inc.: CO Monitor By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 07:28:00 -0400 This product provides field-selectable current or voltage output that is proportional to the CO concentration of an area. Full Article
inst Palmer Wahl Instruments Inc.: Temperature Recorder By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 13 May 2019 07:29:00 -0400 This product now features mercury-free temperature elements as an option in any 8- or 12-inch case configuration, in ranges between minus 30˚ and 600˚F. Full Article
inst Tools/Test Instruments: Getting Connected By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0500 Contractors are seeking tools that are equipped to handle A2L refrigerants, offer Bluetooth and wireless compatibility, operate efficiently, save the user time, and are safe to utilize. Full Article
inst Preparing For Emerging Cybersecurity Attacks Against Chillers By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 07:00:00 -0500 When it comes to this piece of critical infrastructure, operators need to be prepared to face new and sophisticated attacks. Full Article
inst Easy Installation, Use Highlight Residential Controls Offerings By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 23 Jul 2018 07:25:00 -0400 Over a year of research and design went into the 2018 Dealer Design Awards gold-winning product in the Residential Controls category. After listening to feedback from both contractors and consumers for a more basic, easy-to-use, and cost-effective thermostat, Nest created the Nest Thermostat E. Full Article
inst HVAC’s Smart Home Products Move Toward Mainstream Market By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 14 Dec 2020 07:00:00 -0500 For residential HVAC contractors, smart homes are a fast-growing market that offers opportunity for profit. Full Article
inst Heat Pump Installations Gain Momentum By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0400 Heat pump sales may look like they are slowing down, but research shows they are picking up speed. Full Article
inst HVAC Q&A Episode 1: Common Heat Pump Installation Mistakes By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Fri, 12 Jul 2024 07:00:00 -0400 What are the most common mistakes in heat pump installs, and how do you avoid them? Here’s what experts had to say about heat pump installation — a must-watch as electrification continues to gain momentum. Full Article
inst The Time is Now for HVAC Contractors to Install and Repair All-Electric Heat Pumps By www.achrnews.com Published On :: Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:00:00 -0400 All-electric options have come a long way since their inception, and there’s never been a better time to get on board. Full Article
inst AMD 5nm Zen 4 EPYC CPUs And Radeon Instinct GPUs To Power El Capitan Supercomput By www.pcstats.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Mar 2020 15:37:18 AMD just announced today a design win in conjunction with the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE), win which it will be providing the hardware powering the El Capitan exascale-class supercomputer. What caught our eye about this announcement was not the compute performance -- which will be enormous ... [PCSTATS] Full Article CPU / Processors
inst Political Violence Is Not Violence Against Politicians By www.yesmagazine.org Published On :: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:53:17 +0000 Indigenous communities have long resisted the false narratives of imperialist nations and are experts at countering the political violence of white supremacy. Full Article Democracy Native rights Activism Native Rights Election 2024 NDN Collective political violence Trump Assassination Progress 2025: Colonialism and Sovereignty White Supremacy Progress 2025 Gun Violence Donald Trump Indigenous rights
inst Pushing Back Against Disaster Capitalism in Florida By www.yesmagazine.org Published On :: Thu, 19 Oct 2023 19:00:34 +0000 A coalition of churches has achieved some successes in resisting and mitigating against rent gouging and displacement after Hurricane Ian. Full Article Economy Cooperatives Local economies Affordable housing Climate hurricane recovery rent gouging low-income housing Hurricane Ian disaster recovery renters’ rights Florida Disaster Capitalism real estate
inst Instead of Ending Taxes on Tips, Pay a Living Wage By www.yesmagazine.org Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0000 Taxes on tipped wages have now become a campaign issue. But economic equality advocates say ending sub-minumum wages would help workers more. Full Article Wealth and inequality Jobs Economy Tipped Wages Donald Trump Kamala Harris living wage YES! Presents: Rising Up with Sonali Wage Theft Election 2024 Wages Tipping
inst Raw Milk Institute | The voice of responsible leadership for the growing raw milk market. By rawmilkinstitute.net Published On :: 2011-12-12T21:23:03-08:00 I've contributed... won't you? Full Article
inst Fighting back against online bullying By www.bbc.co.uk Published On :: Mon, 13 Nov 2017 10:42:27 GMT Online bullying has become more of a problem now that more people have mobile phones and computers. Find out more about it with Newsround's guide. Full Article