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.

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association members from around the country gathered this month for educational sessions, networking, and industry awards.

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

“It's simple. If you want to encourage women to prosper and develop, provide them with some prospering women to inspire them to develop.”

Commercial heating equipment manufacturers are rolling out new systems that are energy efficient, as well as service friendly for contractors.

Old homes and old HVAC systems bring the potential for asbestos — here’s what HVAC contractors and duct cleaning professionals need to know if they run into it on a jobsite.

GreenChill recognized nine supermarket and commercial refrigeration leaders for exceptional achievements to reduce the impacts of commercial refrigeration systems on the environment. 

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. 

NASRC has launched a workforce development program that focuses on recruitment, training, and retention, in order to combat the critical shortage of refrigeration technicians. 

Though getting enough people to work in the HVAC industry has been an issue for quite a while, women have been greatly underrepresented. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 2% of the HVAC workforce is women. Amy O’Grady from Women in HVACR talks about what needs to happen for more women to get into the HVAC industry.

Four marketing coaches share what makes an HVAC contractor stand out to potential customers.

The recent Women in HVACR conference offered sessions aimed at advancing attendees' knowledge on industry topics such as the refrigerant transition, as well as building their leadership skills.

If used correctly, AI can potentially enhance efficiency and accuracy across multiple industries, including HVACR.

With the election of Donald Trump to President of the United States, the HVAC industry is wondering how this will affect the Inflation Reduction Act incentives.

With stronger global temperature fluctuations and demand for HVAC systems growing, heat exchangers are rapidly becoming essential to an ever-expanding market.

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. 

A visit to an ASHRAE event 30-plus years ago introduced David Heckler to VRF technology, and the distributor was won over. VRF systems now make up about half of his company’s business.

Homeowners likely won’t choose to replace unless it’s cheaper than the repair.

Low public awareness of incentives that can subsidize residential HVAC purchases means contractors have the opportunity to educate and position themselves as trusted advisors, marketing experts say.

Here in the Santa Fe, New Mexico, area — and all across the nation, it seems — everyone wants to be “green.”

The upcoming expo will preview the future of the HVACR industry, with exhibitors from around the globe gathering to showcase new and upgraded products, technologies, and innovations.

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

Contractors who are embracing the technological advancements say ignoring a new neighborhood of home automation products could be a big mistake.

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

BIM technology has proven to be highly expedient for several HVAC plans, especially in terms of cost efficiency, time optimization, and effective planning.

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.

Siemens is working to expand their offerings to fit any building size, with any amount of complexity.

Here are some of the top benefits of commercial HVAC automation and how new technology may soon make automated systems even more valuable.

Whether you are thinking about exploring strategic alternatives for your business or simply want to take it to the next level, private equity investors and strategic buyers are looking for tech-enabled companies.

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

The market for automated systems in commercial buildings is growing rapidly, driven by increasing energy-efficiency goals, improving technology, and updated standards set by governments and professional associations.

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.

Cochrane Supply & Engineering offers products for commercial and industrial building comfort, safety, and security as well as world-class technical support, development and training.

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.

Cochrane Supply & Engineering has been distributing Honeywell products since Cochrane was founded. Co-founder Don Cochrane Sr. got his start with Honeywell.

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

CABA was founded in 1988. As ASHB, its mission — to empower connectivity among people, spaces, and technology to deliver a more livable, sustainable, and efficient connected world — remains unchanged.

“Julie Petrone is an invaluable new partner in ASHB’s efforts to advance the smart technology industry,” said ASHB CEO Greg Walker.

The Copeland-Enersponse collaboration offers a chance for food retailers to improve energy conservation efforts through involvement in demand-response initiatives that assist in stabilizing the power grid during times of high electricity consumption.

The lab is designed to give students hands-on experience that will help them bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the needs of employers.

Hulland is the associate director of strategic planning and market intelligence for residential and light commercial HVAC at Carrier.

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about what’s fueling their design of smart products and ensuring they are simpler, more integrated, and save energy and time.

Smart HVAC products today need simplicity, seamless integration, while also achieving a reduction in energy usage.

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