Harper General Contractors employees over 200 employees and does business in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Virginia. Its average project size is between $2 million and $12 million, with capabilities for projects up to $100 million.

The new complex will replace the oldest buildings on campus, which were built in the 1960s and early 1970s.

The legal cannabis market continues to represent the dot-com era. Plenty of opportunity remains.

Building operators want people back, and they’re investing in IAQ upgrades to help ease occupant concerns.

The coronavirus pandemic increased consumer awareness of IAQ to its highest level. The question now is, will this elevated interest in IAQ continue after the pandemic ends?

Air duct cleaning is an important part of indoor air quality, and that is why Rotobrush attended the 2022 AHR Expo to connect with HVAC contractors.

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.

“This campus has been designed to create a culture of collaboration and sustainability with our OpenBlue digital platform at the core of its design,” said Vijay Sankaran, chief technology officer at Johnson Controls.

The move is a reaction to rising refrigerant and overall logistical costs, and the increases will take effect Jan. 1, 2024, a press release from WaterFurnace said.

Darren Gibula is familiar with LG, the company said, having spent nearly six years with the company in the Air Conditioning Technologies division in operations and customer experience roles.

Just 3% of commercial contractors were pessimistic about the upcoming year in 2024, compared to 22% in 2023.

JCI has hired an executive search firm to help evaluate both internal and external candidates in an effort to find a replacement for its current CEO, who has announced his plans to retire from that position.

Record heat waves are driving up energy costs, but what can the HVAC industry do to mitigate some of those expenses?

Early on in CHP’s $9-million project, the team decided to make a pretty big change: an overhaul of the HVAC design.

"Baking the cost of a humidifier or dehumidifier into a full system offering is the trend today,” said Tom Ruse.

Homeowners are seeking solutions to improve comfort and IAQ. One device that does both is the humidifier.

Humidity control makes up an important facet of indoor air quality, a facet that includes reducing airborne viruses but extends far beyond it.

It has now been two years since the pandemic brought IAQ to the forefront of everyone’s minds. Manufacturers are stepping up with an array of products to clean and monitor the air people breathe.

Colorado researchers found that on average, more than half of the energy consumed by residential air conditioners deals with the humidity on a hot day.

Following are several of the latest dehumidification products on the market, representing residential and industrial applications alike.

Comfortable, clean air. That’s what end users on both the residential and commercial sides are looking for in the aftermath of the pandemic.

The decarbonization trend has spurred the development of new cooling equipment technologies that often use humidity control to increase efficiency and reduce emissions.

Educating the overseers of these buildings on the importance of keeping HVAC systems up and running, even in the summer months, can help prevent damage to both the building and the system itself.

For contractors in humid climates, a lot of the comfort they provide is through being able to control humidity levels, which can be aided by adding a secondary dehumidification system.

The manufacturers of HVAC products for indoor farming say their equipment can help optimize growers’ crop yields.

The AirEase 7EC-01 evaporator coil is the only coil purposefully engineered to ease your transition to Low GWP refrigerants.

Greenheck has added three new models to its line of high-performance residential energy recovery ventilators (ERVs).

With Zonefirst's Internet of Zoning (IoZ) technology, the Bliss system enables homeowners to manage both lighting and temperature settings through an app.

The new material of the compressor valve steel Freeflex Versa contributes to designing smaller, more sustainable, and more energy efficient compressors for refrigerators, and freezers.

The kenza cloud is a cloud-based platform for distributors, contractors, building owners, and facility managers who would benefit from remotely controlling, scheduling, and charting City Multi and M-Series systems’ data, along with getting off-site troubleshooting support.

The Access Control System for the Geniox units allows operators to optimize ventilation performance, helping them to create a healthy and comfortable indoor climate. 

Utilizing the company’s Internet of Zoning (IoZ) technology, the Bliss Zoning System, a new home climate control system, enables homeowners to easily manage both lighting and temperature settings through a single, user-friendly app, allowing for customized comfort in every zone. 

Danfoss has released a new compressor for the North American market.

MegaPress Transition Couplings can be used to transition between galvanized or carbon steel pipe and copper, PEX, or stainless steel in seconds.

Field Controls released the FlexFilter MERV 13, an addition to its line of adaptable air filters. 

Trane has issued new and updated commercial products that the company says will further building decarbonization efforts and comply with refrigerant regulations.

The s-MEXT indoor unit, a Computer Room Air Conditioning (CRAC) unit for I.T. cooling applications, includes uses such as small-to-medium- sized data rooms, cell phone and cable TV/telephone/internet provider relay stations, medical imaging equipment cooling and critical cooling infrastructure applications, laboratories, archives and libraries. 

The air365 Max with HeatForce heat pump can operate at 100% heating capacity with outdoor temperatures as low as -13°F and at 90% capacity down to -22°F.

Private equity funds managed by Blackstone Private Equity will purchase Emerson’s 40% common equity ownership in the joint venture, while Copeland will repurchase the seller’s note.

Through the acquisition, RCP aims to “take the No. 1 position in zoning.”

The Tech Center offers space for cross-team collaborative work and a view of the Arkansas River with downtown Tulsa in the distance.

JCI CEO plans transformation to ‘simpler, higher-growth company’

ECM Technologies' ThermaClear conquers oil fouling by clearing the coil system from the inside, removing the oil barrier and super-lubricating the compressor.

Miracle Mechanical has successfully transformed the lives of families facing financial and health-related challenges with no-cost HVAC and plumbing services.

The Markham District Energy facility differs from standard applications because instead of relying on conventional energy sources, it captures waste heat from sewage, which enters at about 5°C and is converted into 95°C usable heat.

Companies are seeking more sustainable solutions for their facilities. In some cases, this change is driven by both philosophical and financial reasons.

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.

The rebranding from Bosch Thermotechnology to Bosch Home Comfort Group reflects the company’s innovative product portfolio and commitment to electrification.

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.