Bacharach Inc., a manufacturer of HVACR test and measurement instrumentation, has announced the release of a new app that can quickly calculate cost saving comparisons from tuning up an existing furnace or by replacing the furnace with a newer, more efficient model.

The NEWS and Ben Landers, president and CEO of Blue Corona, examine high-quality HVAC contractor websites and discern what makes them so successful.

The NEWS and Ben Landers, president and CEO of Blue Corona, examine high-quality HVAC contractor websites and discern what makes them so successful.

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that its EnergyPlus™ software, which models whole-building energy and water use, has been rewritten in the C++ programming language for improved performance. EnergyPlus lets users model design and operation alternatives — including HVAC system changes — on building energy performance.

After more than 40 years, email is still alive and well and plays a key role within many successful marketing plans.

Kindness is key in personal and business relationships among bosses, employees, and customers. But, is there a limit or a trick to kindness that does not turn into being taken advantage of? 

Intac International LLC, provider of the field service software Wintac, has announced the availability of a new app for Wintac subscribers. The app is available on all Android devices, including tablets and smartphones.

Savant®, a smart home technology company, has announced the Savant App, which enable homeowners to control their HVAC, lighting, security, and entertainment systems from a single, easy-to-use app. Calling the technology the Single App Home©, the company said it offers a high level of personalization.

The NEWS asked you to vote for your favorite DDA gold winner in the first-ever 2014 DDA Reader’s Choice Poll. Here are the results. 

As technology continues to advance, more and more industry mobile applications are becoming available for smartphones and tablets. Here are a few of the latest.