While iron, steel, asphalt and gypsum prices all fell, oil and copper price increases fueled the monthly increase. WASHINGTON DC, May 14, 2024 — The price of materials and services used in nonresidential construction increased 0.6% from March to April, according to data released Thursday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). “Prices for… read more

CO2 refrigeration has proven to be an effective solution in multiple use cases. Recently, R-744 found itself on the grandest athletic stage of them all – the 2022 Beijing Olympics – where it earned a proverbial gold medal for its cooling performance, efficiency, and sustainability. A Worldwide Commitment to Climate Action The Beijing Organizing Committee,… read more

Keys to optimizing efficiency and improve margins in 2024. Staying competitive as a distributor is no easy feat in today’s industry environment. Distributors face challenges from all sides: Shrinking profit margins due to intense competition Supply chain uncertainty and delays, particularly in the aftermath of the global pandemic The sharp rise of ecommerce activity The… read more

Manufacturer played crucial role in helping State of New Mexico achieve emissions reduction and resiliency goals. Davidson, NC, April 23, 2024 – Trane Technologies has received “Top Project of the Year Award for Energy Innovation” in the 2024 Environment+Energy Leader (E+E Leader) Award program for its decarbonization-focused program with the State of New Mexico. Trane… read more

Fuel sources like hydrogen and even ammonia may become a more viable way to fire a boiler to provide steam. Many people don’t consider boilers to be a “green” technology. However, the truth is, steam is the ideal medium for moving heat around, and nothing else comes close. The bottom line is, steam is far… read more

There are currently 80,000 job openings in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades, which are expected to increase by 15% by 2026. With retirement in HVAC to cover 26% of the industry within the next 10 years, the technician shortage is alarming. The good news is technology can better position service management businesses to attract a… read more

(LENEXA, KAN., April 25, 2024) Systemair, a leading global supplier of high-quality ventilation, heating, and cooling products and systems, has launched its new Green Ventilation sustainability label. The mark constitutes an environmental performance benchmark to guide customers toward the most sustainable solutions within Systemair’s product portfolio. It comprises strong and easily verifiable sustainability requirements tailored… read more

ORLANDO, Fla. — Carrier’s three-day national factory-authorized dealer meeting and awards celebration concluded recently, with more than 400 dealers receiving the Carrier President’s Award and three emerging as top award recipients. Desmond Howard, a former National Football League wide receiver and return specialist, delivered the keynote speech. At the event, Carrier inducted Greg Harnist and… read more

Daikin has announced the release of a new range of water to water heat pumps: EW*T-Q-X-A1 range with Daikin design scroll compressors. Available from April 2024, the new EW*T-Q-X-A1 features a new modular approach to system design, which introduces additional flexibility in configuration. Breaking away from the more traditional ‘package’ solution, the modular approach allows… read more

HVAC Excellence, a standards organization, proudly recognized the industry’s top performers at the National HVACR Education Conference. This esteemed event celebrated the outstanding contributions of HVACR professionals who have demonstrated excellence and dedication to advancing the industry. The highlight of the conference was the recognition of individuals who achieved the prestigious title of Certified Master… read more