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02/01/2024

*NEW PODCAST* RECAP w/ USGBC's LIZ BEARDSLEY // One of our industry's top experts returns to rate the results of the global climate summit, and its impact on design & construction. An 11th-hour deal on fossil fuels did make history. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), ,

"NEW PODCAST* One of our industry's leading sustainability experts returns to rate the results of the latest global climate summit.

02/01/2024

*MEMBERS ONLY* FEBRUARY QUIZ: HISTORY OF HEAT PUMPS! Heat pumps were all the rage at AHR Expo in Chicago last month. Let's dive into the backstory of this resurgent technology. Wait, is that Royal Festival Hall? Find out what role it played! Test your knowledge! Win prizes!

Heat pumps were all the rage at AHR Expo in Chicago last month. Let's dive into the history of this technology. Test your knowledge! Win prizes!

02/01/2024

CONSTRUCTION JOB OPENINGS SURGED IN 4Q: Industry posted 449K openings in December, ending year with widespread worker shortages. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, ABC National

Industry posted 449K openings in December, ending year with widespread worker shortages.

01/31/2024

ASHRAE WRAPS CHICAGO WINTER CONFERENCE: Coinciding with AHR Expo, packed engineering symposium focused on accelerating efforts.

Coinciding with AHR Expo, packed engineering symposium focused on accelerating HVACR decarbonization efforts.

01/31/2024

CARRIER, MONTANA TECHNOLOGIES PARTNER ON NEW DEHUMIDIFICATION IDEA: Companies sign deal to develop and commercialize carbon-reducing cooling for . , U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

Companies sign deal to develop and commercialize carbon-reducing cooling technology for HVAC.

01/31/2024

ASHRAE PRESIDENT: 'STATE OF SOCIETY' IS STRONG! In annual Winter Conference speech, Ginger Scoggins, P.E., updated attendees on myriad ongoing projects, i.e. , , .

In annual Winter Conference speech, Ginger Scoggins updated attendees on myriad ongoing projects.

01/27/2024

*OUR NEW ISSUE* What's New? What's Next?; ASHRAE New Performance Standard; Keeping A.I. Smart; Dodging Recession; Forecasts Consensus; and more...

*OUR NEW ISSUE* What's New? What's Next? Forecasts Galore!; Dodging Recession; A.I. and You?; ABMA Looks Ahead; and more...

01/22/2024

EDITOR'S NOTE: WANT TO LEAVE A LEGACY? BE A MENTOR. Projects are important, yes, but relationships measure our true impact. Consider the contributions of the late ACE Mentor Program of America founder Charles H. Thornton, who died in December. A world-class engineer by day, Charlie's greatest gift to all of us is still inspiring future generations... Thornton Tomasetti, ACE Mentor Chicago, ACE Mentor Boston, Hire360 Partners, ACE DC Mentor Program, ACE Mentor Program of America, Inc. - Alumni Page, ACE Mentor Program of Austin, ACE Mentor Charlotte, ACE Mentor Program Atlanta, ACE Mentor Program of Colorado, ACE Mentor Plano/Frisco, ACE Mentor Indy

EDITOR'S NOTE: Projects are important, sure. But relationships ultimately measure both our personal and professional lives.

01/20/2024

COVER STORY: WHAT'S NEW? WHAT'S NEXT? Our annual industry roundtable takes an insightful look at the twists and turns of the new year. New regs? A.I.? Next-gen? Election year? Oh my! Even our old pal returns for a cameo! ASHRAE, Ginger Scoggins, AMCA, American Society of Plumbing Engineers, U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Paul Doherty, , ,

COVER STORY: Our annual industry roundtable takes a look at the twists and turns of the year to come.

01/15/2024

CARRIER ADDS VIESSMANN UNIT IN FLURRY OF DEALS: Industry giant acquires Climate Solutions group, just weeks after selling Commercial Refrigeration business. Carrier, Viessmann Climate Solutions

Industry giant acquires Climate Solutions group, just weeks after selling Commercial Refrigeration business.

01/15/2024

FEDERAL FUNDING BACKS ENERGY CODES, BPS: U.S. Department of Energy has launched a new $530M competitive funding program to support adoption of latest building energy codes and building performance standards (BPS), as part of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) sums it all up.

As part of Inflation Reduction Act, DOE releases $530 million for new, national competitive fund opportunity.

01/15/2024

CONSTRUCTION INPUT PRICES FELL IN DECEMBER: Industry prices ended 2023 just 1.2% higher than 2022, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. But supply chain woes still pose threats, says ABC National.

Industry prices ended 2023 just 1.2% higher than 2022, but supply chain woes still pose threats, says ABC.

01/13/2024

[CLARK'S REMARKS] STILL STRIVING TO MAKE SOLAR PANELS WORK AT NIGHT: Stanford School of Engineering researchers are experimenting with a (TEG) that can run both hot and cold, and 24/7.

CLARK'S REMARKS: Researchers are experimenting with a thermoelectric generator that can run both hot and cold.

01/13/2024

'Climate Champion' Intellihot Claims Chicago Innovation Award: Sustainable manufacturer was honored for new Electron series of commercial-grade, .

Sustainable manufacturer was honored for new Electron series of commercial-grade, tankless heat pump water heaters.

01/13/2024

DOE ELEVATES FOUR MORE HEAT PUMP MAKERS: Answering Cold Climate Challenge, Bosch Home Comfort, Daikin Comfort, Midea, Johnson Controls develop next-gen prototypes to withstand subfreezing weather. U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,

Answering challenge, Bosch, Daikin, Midea, Johnson Controls develop next-gen prototypes to withstand subfreezing weather.

01/10/2024

AHR EXPO PREVIEW: COMING TO CHICAGO? The BIG event is almost here. Are you ready? Check out this sampler of highlights to put on your agenda! AHR Expo, ASHRAE, CONTRACTOR Magazine

The new year is here and the big show is just around the corner. Are you ready?

01/09/2024

INDUSTRY HIRING CLIMBED AGAIN IN DECEMBER: Construction employment ended the year 2.5% above 2022's level, adding nearly 200K jobs over the last 12 months. ABC National, Associated General Contractors of America, USDOL, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Industry ended the year 2.5% above 2022's level, adding nearly 200K jobs over the last 12 months.

01/03/2024

[GALLERY] *NEW PRODUCTS* Our latest showcase features chillers, touchless fixtures, regulators, fans, blowers, ventilation equipment, and more... Daikin Comfort, Weil-McLain, Emerson Electric Co., T&S Brass and Bronze Works, Bell & Gossett, Carrier Corporation, Procore Technologies, Airthings, Trane, Trane Commercial, Watts Water Technologies, Baltimore Aircoil Company

GALLERY: This month, we spotlight chillers, touchless fixtures, regulators, fans and blowers, ventilation equipment, and more.

01/03/2024

HPAC 2024: OUR JANUARY QUIZ! *HAPPY ANNIVERSARY* In 2024, HPAC Engineering marks its 95th year of publication. Help us to celebrate that milestone by taking this short quiz on industry history! Test your knowledge! Win prizes! Dive in!

*HAPPY ANNIVERSARY* In 2024, HPAC Engineering marks its 95th year of publication. Help us to celebrate that milestone by taking this short quiz on industry history! Test your ...

01/03/2024

*NEW PODCAST* 2024 FORECAST WITH RICHARD BRANCH: chats with the Dodge Construction Network chief economist about his upbeat outlook for the year ahead. How did we manage to avoid that inevitable recession? What warning signs remain? Which markets look most promising? LISTEN IN! Dodge Data & Analytics, ASHRAE, American Boiler Manufacturers Association

*NEW PODCAST* We chat with one of our industry's leading economists about why the new year holds so much promise.

01/01/2024

*ON-DEMAND WEBINAR* Recorded Dec. 5, this timely tutorial details how best to employ the new ASHRAE standard to achieve net zero energy use.

01/01/2024

COVER STORY: From Covid to Decarbonization, Society is set to accelerate advocacy in 2024.

01/01/2024

*HOLIDAY TRADITIONS* In this season of giving, give yourself the chance to win a prize!

01/01/2024

Our industry's accelerated transition to low-GWP refrigerants is kicking into high gear. Here, selected articles from HPAC Engineering and Contracting Business offer your firm...

12/19/2023

CLARK'S REMARKS: ENGINEERING SANTA'S TRIP! Read this abstract of doctoral candidate Alabaster Snowball's dissertation comparing classical physics and quantum mechanics theories.

ABSTRACT: A dissertation comparing classical physics and quantum mechanics theories.

12/17/2023

Here's your Friday . Enjoy.

12/15/2023

BOILING IT DOWN: WARE Inc.'s Gerald Blain takes us inside the world of Flex Tube . Learn about their design, advantages, and why they're a great choice for rapidly changing conditions, especially when you need to stop and start frequently. Ritchie Ware, American Boiler Manufacturers Association

VIDEO SERIES: Useful tips on best practices and upcoming events re boiler operations, presented by WARE Inc., in service to the American Boiler Manufacturers Association.

12/15/2023

*NEW eBOOK* REFRIGERANTS REVOLUTION 2024! Our industry's accelerated transition to low-GWP is kicking into high gear. Here, selected articles from HPAC Engineering and ContractingBusiness.com offer your firm fresh guidance for staying in compliance. International Code Council, ASHRAE, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Our industry's accelerated transition to low-GWP refrigerants is kicking into high gear. Here, selected articles from HPAC Engineering and Contracting Business offer your firm...

12/13/2023

AFL-CIO, MICROSOFT TO PARTNER ON A.I. // New tech-labor alliance on and will incorporate labor's voice in new development for . Microsoft

New tech-labor alliance on A.I. and future workforce will incorporate labor's voice in tech development.

12/13/2023

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USGBC: STATE OF DECARBONIZATION, 2023 // Released at 📷 , this new report assesses the current climate for decarbonizing U.S. . Follow the link to download. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), Arup

Released at COP28, this new report assesses the current climate for decarbonizing U.S. commercial real estate.