After last year’s virtual Human Resources Forum, The Unified Group hosted a face-to-face meeting in Texas in 2022.
Category: HVAC
Fact vs. Fiction: Clarifying Myths Regarding UV and Indoor Air Quality
As the world emerges from the COVID-19 pandemic, the increased focus on Ultraviolet (UV) disinfection in HVAC systems is expected to remain as one of many lasting elements of the so-called “new normal”.
A Multilayered Approach to Indoor Air Quality & Choosing the Right Solutions
As we begin to better understand the link between indoor air quality and wellness, active air purification technologies, such as bipolar ionization, hold tremendous promise to make indoor spaces healthier for all.
Supreme Court Curtails EPA's Rulemaking Authority
In a long-awaited decision, the U.S. Supreme Court today curtailed the authority of the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from existing sources.
ACCA Announces Fall Meetings 2022
ACCA is holding two back-to-back Fall Meetings forums September 12-15, 2022 at the Hilton Baltimore Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland.
Chesterfield Career and Technical Center Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation
HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at Chesterfield Career and Technical Center in Chesterfield, Virginia has been granted accreditation.
Washington State Hears Concerns About HFC Phasedown
Washington state is currently figuring out how to implement legislation that establishes maximum GWP thresholds for HFC refrigerants used in new stationary refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
The NEWSMakers Podcast: Decarbonization and the HVAC Industry
In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Mark Lessans, senior director of sustainability and regulatory affairs for Johnson Controls.
ASA Northeast Summit: How are showrooms performing these days?
Within the context of talking about the future business climate, one table observed showrooms are “staying busy, but single order values are declining.”
Emerson Marks 200 Million Copeland Scroll Compressor Installations
Emerson announced it has achieved 200 million Copeland compressor installations worldwide.
Provide a Receipt of Your Craftmanship
We rarely buy anything without getting a receipt, except in HVAC. Your customers need to know there is a way for them to receive proof that what they paid for is what you delivered.
ServiceTitan Acquires Schedule Engine
ServiceTitan announced that it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Schedule Engine.
Book Excerpt: Lessons on Service Management Excellence
An excerpt from Steve Coscia, CSP’s ebook, “Customer Service Superiority,” about service management excellence.
HVACR Trainer Uses App to Help Techs Work Better, Smarter
In the world of HVACR, there are industry standards, but the way that we each work can vary as much as the systems we work on and the tools that we use. The solution to this inconsistency is better training and tools, such as the Job Link System App.
Daikin Comfort Technologies to Build $230 Million Manufacturing Facility in Mexico
Daikin Comfort Technologies North America Inc. will build a 761,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Mexico that will be fully operational in 2024.
Johnson Controls Backs Call on G7 to Consider New Carbon Prices
Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver has co-signed a letter with a list of international company and organization executives urging the G7 to accelerate action limiting greenhouse gas emissions.
Lennox Announces Price Increases
Lennox Industries will be increasing prices up to 14% on commercial equipment, accessories, and parts and supplies.
Determining the Cause of a Restricted Liquid Line
Liquid line restrictions cause the evaporator, compressor, and condenser to be starved of refrigerant, causing performance problems in refrigeration systems.
What Makes a Great Leader and How to Instantly Spot a Bad One
I don’t know how to describe a great leader, but I certainly know one when I see one. Let me offer several things to look for in a great leader as well as how to spot someone who is not.
ASHRAE Recognizes Member Contributions at the 2022 Annual Conference
ASHRAE recognized achievements and contributions of members to the Society and the built environment industry during an honors and awards program at its 2022 Annual Conference in Toronto.