Often considered to be an affordable, reliable heating and/or cooling system for a variety of commercial buildings, the standard rooftop unit used to come with a basic thermostat that is limited to turning the system on or off. The advent of new controls has changed all of that by allowing rooftops to monitor operation, analyze conditions, and make real-time decisions that can optimize performance.

In supermarkets, where HVAC and refrigeration equipment use 50 to 60 percent of all electricity consumed, new technologies and advanced control strategies have been developed to help boost energy efficiency as well as reduce emissions.

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

The benefits of portables, including speedy implementation, reduced downtime, and cost-effectiveness, are continuing to gain recognition from end users. And, as end users experience these benefits and the resulting uptime, industry experts expect the portable market to continue to heat up.

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.

New Champion LX Series packaged units heat and cool residential and light commercial buildings. 

Nortek Global HVAC has introduced a new three-phase electric/electric packaged cooling solution. The company said the Model P8SE delivers 14 SEER cooling in capacity ranges from 3 to 5 tons in even tonnages, making it an energy-efficient choice for strip malls, restaurants, and retail stores.

The Model P8SE light commercial air conditioner is a three-phase electric/electric packaged cooling solution. It delivers 14-SEER cooling in capacities ranging 3-5 ton in even tonnages, making it fit for strip malls, restaurants, and retail stores. 

Every year, The NEWS introduces the latest cooling equipment available for the upcoming summer season in order to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to distinguish between brands. The coverage features specific information about each individual product as submitted by the manufacturers.

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

Each year, The NEWS spotlights the industry’s latest commercial heating products. The manufacturers provided us with a brief description of features included with each product.

The units feature an exact-fit replacement design that matches the units to footprints of other manufacturers’ units and eliminates the need for a curb adapter.

The two donated Airedale ClassMate packaged units were installed in the football team's fieldhouse at Parry McCluer High School in Buena Vista, Virginia.

We asked our contractor advisory panel to weigh in on their most useful and effective tools used in the field. Here’s what they had to say.

Fluke Corp.’s Fluke Connect received the gold award in the Testing & Monitoring category of the 2015 Dealer Design Awards.

HACCP Manager Enterprise is a portable data-collecting hand-held device paired with Web-based software that allows the sharing of temperature records, checklists, and custom reports across an unlimited number of locations via a single hosted platform. 

Just like bees return to the hive every day for sunset, Yellow Jacket has habitually returned to the AHR Expo every January for the past 45 years.

This product is a leave-behind HVAC analytic device that technicians can install on each unit, regardless of the brand they service.

Learn how HVAC companies can increase retention by giving their employees a stake in the company’s success through phantom stock plans.

Frank Bacchetta of Total Comfort Group talks about how his company uses data to improve the customer experience.

Selling products online is a whole new ball game. So, contractors will want to learn about their consumers buying journeys, and thoughtfully consider how to launch the online store, what products to sell, and how to market it.

Grocers are looking to their refrigeration contractor partners to be the experts and make suggestions about how they can transition smoothly to the new low-GWP refrigeration technologies.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

When it comes to this piece of critical infrastructure, operators need to be prepared to face new and sophisticated attacks.

When it comes to comfort, not much beats zoning. In fact, many industry experts tout that once homeowners have experienced the comfort zoning has to offer, they will never own another house without it.

Contractors need to equip themselves to be ambassadors when it comes to zoning.

For residential HVAC contractors, smart homes are a fast-growing market that offers opportunity for profit.

Products are emerging that help simplify homeownership.

What is the best approach to providing a holistic smart home experience for consumers?

If zoning technology was available before the pandemic, why has it taken so long for it to become an option that homeowners now consider?

A recent survey shows homeowners are unfamiliar with what an HVAC heat pump can accomplish.

While the installation of heat pumps may seem to be slowing due to inflation and rising interest rates, coupled with a confusing rollout of federal funding, they are expected to pick up speed this year.

As heat pump technology advances and begins its march into colder climates, industry experts are expecting rooftop units to continue to gain popularity in both new construction and retrofits.

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.

Despite the arguments regarding the practicality of heat pumps in cold climates, residents of Maine have fully embraced them.