Sheet Metal And HVAC Industry News - Articles - Page 34

HVACR

PreciseLine Air Handlers Improve IAQ

Daikin Applied adds to line of compact air handlers.

December 13, 2020

Now with a vertical configuration, PreciseLine air handlers improve IAQ and energy efficiency in applications with space restrictions.

HVAC

Carrier Corp Sets Ambitious, New 2030 Sustainability Goals

Aims for carbon neutrality by 2030.

December 13, 2020

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Carrier plans to reduce customers’ carbon footprint by more than one gigaton.

RESTORATION

HVAC Contractor Installs VRF Retrofit to Give Historical Theatre New Use

To update the Ritz Theatre’s HVAC system, Hynak Air Conditioning & Refrigeration proposed a variable refrigerant flow heating and cooling system.

December 11, 2020

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Hynak Air Conditioning & Refrigeration installs a Fujitsu variable refrigerant flow heating and cooling system at the Ritz Theatre in Scranton, Pennsylvania.

EDUCATION

Sheet Metal Apprenticeships: Instructor Chris Coatsworth Aims to Make An Impact On Apprentices

At Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 104 in California, behind every great sheet metal apprentice are great instructors.

Emell Derra Adolphus

December 8, 2020

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Sheet metal instructor Chris Coatsworth, of Sheet metal Workers’ Local 104, shares how previous instructors have helped his success and why he hopes to do the same with his students.

AFTERMATH

HVAC Duct Cleaner Shares Heartbreaking Photos from Summer Wildfires

RamAir International’ s David Hart, a veteran in duct cleaning and remediation, shares what he saw when his company was called to help with wildfire clean up in Detroit, Oregon.

David Hart

December 8, 2020

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HVAC duct cleaner David Hart shares photos of burned out buildings and charred trees that he saw while on a remediation job.

TESTING & BALANCING

HVAC System Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau Receives ANSI Accreditation

The Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau is the only testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) certifying agency accredited by American National Standards Institute(ANSI).

December 4, 2020

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The Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau is the only testing, adjusting and balancing (TAB) certifying agency accredited by American National Standards Institute(ANSI).

BACKSTORY

A Piece Of Sheet Metal Worker History

A vintage sheet metal press brake on display at a Pennsylvania sheet metal contractor’s office.

Emell Derra Adolphus

December 4, 2020

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A vintage wooden sheet metal brake at Precision Sheet Metal Co. in Scott Township, Pennsylvania.

CAREERS

A Sheet Metal Worker’s Journey

From sheet metal apprentice to BIM director of a reputable mechanical contractor, Don DeGuzman’s sheet metal career reflects the various paths of the skilled trades and challenges.

Don DeGuzman

December 4, 2020

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Sheet metal worker Don DeGuzman recounts his path from being a sheet metal apprentice.

TOOLBOX

HVAC Contractors Can Combat COVID-19 with Healthy Ventilation Rates

Studies show that higher ventilation rates in HVAC systems have a direct impact on reducing the spread of microbials in workplaces and other occupied spaces.

Glenn Esser

December 4, 2020

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To combat COVID-19 during winter months, it is important for HVAC contractors to ensure that outside air intake, along with ventilation rates, are set to nothing less than the required minimum ventilation rates.