Category: HVAC

Earth’s gravity has long dictated how we build, but a University of Florida engineering team is determined to rewrite the rules – by leaving the planet behind altogether. Associate Professor Victoria Miller, Ph.D., and her students, in partnership with DARPA and NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, are moving the sheet metal trade into the cosmos….

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ITASCA, Ill. — The American Supply Association (ASA) is launching the industry’s first Product Data Standard (PDS) project, which is designed to unify how product data is shared across the plumbing, heating, cooling, and piping (PHCP) and pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) supply chain. Amid growing digital demands and operational complexity, ASA is taking steps…

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Congress and the White House just handed the construction industry a rare, sweeping win with passage of the Comprehensive Budget and Tax Act. Both the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) are calling the new law a game-changer for contractors, suppliers, and the broader workforce. Aaron…

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Heat pumps may not be the golden child of the federal government like they were under President Biden, but that hasn’t put a dent in their popularity with everyone else.   In fact, heat pumps outsold gas and oil furnaces by 30% in 2024, and in four of the last five years. That’s according to…

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By Kim Bliss Increasing concerns for health and safety, along with the need for sustainable building materials, have resulted in a unique industry challenge — finding a domestic water piping solution that is safe and sustainable while also being economical and reliable. Image by freepik The answer? Many professionals are turning to hybrid Schedule 80…

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MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. — HVAC Excellence is seeking experienced educational and HVACR instructional leaders to join its program accreditation team. Team members play a vital role in evaluating and upholding the quality of HVACR education nationwide and have an opportunity to help evaluate programs and shape the future of the HVACR industry, a press release…

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HVAC units are a staple in many homes in San Marcos, providing much-needed relief from the heat. However, like any appliance, they can sometimes exhibit issues that require immediate assistance from an air conditioning service San Marcos TX. One such issue is the dripping noise and water dripping from the AC unit. An air conditioner…

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While using gauges to measure refrigerant pressure is the most reliable and conclusive way to thoroughly diagnose most problems in air conditioning, heat pumps, and refrigeration, it is not the only way, and sometimes technicians may find themselves working on a system that has no pressure access ports. There are solutions such as a temporary…

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LOS ANGELES — ServiceTitan announced a new partnership with Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). ServiceTitan is a member of ABC’s Tech Marketplace, which provides innovative digital solutions to contractor members looking to advance and grow their technology strategies, offerings, and abilities. “ServiceTitan has always been committed to equipping specialty contractors within the construction industry with intuitive,…

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For decades, the commercial HVAC industry and more specifically, the field service providers who power the ecosystem, have operated under a fundamental assumption: growth requires proportional headcount. Need to handle more service calls? Hire more dispatchers. Want to process invoices faster? Add billing staff. This linear relationship between revenue growth and operational overhead has constrained…

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