After years of neglect, school districts and local governments are finally investing in the HVAC systems at their facilities. Now, one state governor wants to keep the money flowing with grants marked for HVAC upgrades.
Though heating and cooling systems in some commercial spaces like gymnasiums might not need to be visually appealing, other areas like hospitality could benefit from more aesthetic solutions.
Keith Paton will take the reins as chairman of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) at the group’s annual conference in St. Louis, March 28-30.
John Dugan brings HVACR experience, a background in software, and a strong sense of purpose to Liberty Supply, a Minneapolis-based distributor focused on the commercial market.
HVAC contractors are quickly moving into the future when it comes to the equipment they install. It’s a different story when it comes to the technology they use to run their day-to-day operations.
Small- to medium-sized buildings make up about 94% of all commercial buildings in the U.S., according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, yet only 13% of those buildings have a building automation system.