“These individuals represent the best in our industry this year, and it is our privilege to bestow these national awards for their excellence and dedication,” said Matt Spink of Platinum Energy Group, who chaired the awards committee.

BDR provides business coaching and training to field-service contractors and distributors. The company helps founder-owned businesses build sustainable companies through a broad portfolio of coaching services focused on strategy, accounting, and marketing.

Carrier University, established in 1929, will use its new training center to host more than 1,200 students annually for in-person courses. An additional 7,400 students will participate in virtual instruction, the company said.

The new space includes specialized areas for aerospace and defense engineering and manufacturing equipment, and sections for prototyping, testing, and quality inspection.

Between May 6 and June 14, more than 130 Rheem employees volunteered to log their biking, walking, or running on the Charity Miles app, which turns miles logged into money for charity. Collectively, the Rheem volunteers completed 14,512 miles to reach the company’s goal.

The mission of the American Council for Construction Education is to be a leading global advocate for quality construction education and to promote, support, and accredit quality construction education programs.

Cody Frost started his Tulsa-area business in 2018 after serving as a lead technician for other heating and air conditioning companies in the area.

The Tech Center offers space for cross-team collaborative work and a view of the Arkansas River with downtown Tulsa in the distance.

The collaboration between Airzone and Samsung will make it possible to connect HVAC units from any leading manufacturer to Samsung's SmartThings platform.

The Resilient New Orleans Innovation Challenge Showcase highlighted technology solutions that are poised to revolutionize energy efficiency, building performance, water conservation, solar and battery storage, and more.