The NEWS was very busy at the AHR Expo in New York City, visiting as many booths as possible in search of new products. Below is a comprehensive list of all the HVAC commercial equipment we found on the show floor.

We asked the contractors on our editorial advisory board to share which products they believe truly deserve to be called smart — and why.

Converting a constant-volume RTU to variable volume can save anywhere between 20-50 percent in energy savings if done correctly. 

Modular, the AirCell is a compact, high-efficiency hydronic air handler for commercial and residential applications. 

The company’s custom air-handler line allows units to be designed for demanding applications in new or existing buildings. 

The phrase “out of sight, out of mind” may as cliché as the day is long, but when HVAC contractors were asked to share their maintenance tips for rooftop units, the overused expression popped up again and again as they described how most building owners treat their rooftop HVAC equipment.

With the price of photovoltaic (PV) panels falling rapidly, utilizing solar energy has suddenly become a cost-effective choice for many large retailers, who are now embracing the technology with open arms.

The project goal was to update HVAC equipment for a 17,000-square-foot research facility within the university's 800,000-square-foot medical center north building on its Nashville, Tenn., campus.