5 steps to achieve a culture around safety. The single most important goal of every employer is to ensure that all workers return home to their loved ones, every day, in as good or better condition than when they went to work. It’s a simple thought; something we’ve heard in a variety of ways and… read more
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EPA Targets Refrigerant Leaks, Cylinder Disposal, and More
New regulations focus on how to better manage, recycle, and reuse HFCs The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently issued a final rule to create a new program aimed at improving the management, recycling, and reuse of HFCs under the AIM Act. This initiative, known as the Emissions Reduction and Reclamation (ER&R) program, will implement… read more
Elections 2024: What Will it Mean for the Trades?
Republicans win the White House and Congress—what is the tenor moving forward from the building trades industry? As Donald Trump assembles his cabinet for confirmation and readies for his second term in office, contractors will try to gauge the president elect’s potential policies as they relate to increased tariffs, tax reform, regulatory rewiring, the skilled… read more
Famous Supply to open new distribution center in Maple Heights, Ohio
Famous Supply will be opening its 5th distribution center in Maple Heights, Ohio in 2025. A ribbon-cutting is scheduled with the City of Maple Heights on Tuesday, December 17th at 10 a.m. The new 354,000 square foot distribution center, located at 5700 Lee Rd. S, Maple Heights, OH 44137, will be an important investment in… read more
How to Leverage AI in Distributor Sales
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere. It has the potential to transform sales from intuition-based decision-making to data-driven precision. However, as with all things AI, there’s a lot of hype. FAQs: AI’s Impact Will AI replace salespeople? No, AI is designed to complement salespeople by automating routine tasks and providing insights. The human touch remains essential… read more
EPA Updates Ventilation Guidance to Prevent Spread of Respiratory Viruses
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has released updated guidance on indoor air quality strategies for preventing the spread of common respiratory viruses in homes, schools, offices, and commercial buildings. EPA’s updated guidance reflects the latest science on indoor air quality strategies and recent ventilation recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…. read more
Commercial HVAC System Shipments Valued at US$354 Billion in 2030
Valued at $161B, market will more than double in next six years, predicts ABI Research. The commercial HVAC industry is undergoing a significant transformation with the introduction of smart technologies that enhance convenience, control, and energy efficiency. According to ABI Research’s report on HVAC Systems & Hardware in Commercial Buildings, part of its Smart Buildings… read more
How Podcasters Became the Cool Kids of HVACR
Podcasts provide connection, training for HVAC techs driving from job to When mainstream media like The Washington Post describes your podcast with phrases like “defies traditional web metrics,” you know you’re doing something right. Such is the case with HVAC podcasts, which have taken off to the point where AHR Expo recently introduced an entire… read more
The Role of AI in Indoor Air Quality Optimization
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest trend in the smart building world, with promises to make it faster and easier than ever to optimize building system performance, especially for indoor air quality (IAQ) management. AI has the power to transform how we analyze, apply, and track air quality data to ensure our spaces are doing… read more
Carrier Introduces Innovative Smart Valves and Smart Damper Actuators for the i-Vu Building Automation System
Carrier’s lineup of communicating peripherals for the i-Vu® building automation system has been expanded to include smart valves with Characterized Control Valve (CCVTM) technology and smart damper actuators. These intelligent devices further enhance Carrier’s range of peripherals designed for the i-Vu system, helping operators improve comfort and efficiency in their buildings. Carrier is a part… read more