According to the American Institute of Architects (AIA) semi-annual Consensus Construction Forecast, a sharp spike in demand for industrial facilities so far this year, along with sustained demand for hotels and retail projects factors into what projects to be a 4.4 percent rise in spending this year for nonresidential construction projects.
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2012 by offering 15 percent off of all NATE merchandise for the remainder of the year. Founded in 1997, NATE was created as an industry-endorsed, non-profit certification organization for HVACR technicians.
A new student design competition from ASHRAE is focused on taking advantage of today’s technology to provide simple, affordable solutions that benefit people around the world.
As geothermal heat pump technology continues to grow in popularity, more contractors are starting to install pond loop systems. At 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, Sean Hogan, technical trainer, ClimateMaster, will present a 60-minute webinar specifically focusing on the various aspects of the pond loop configuration.
A proposed standard to create smart facilities supporting a national smart grid effort is open for public comment. ASHRAE and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) are jointly developing Standard 201P, “Facility Smart Grid Information Model.”
As part of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) efforts to help American homes and businesses save money by saving energy, the department is developing new voluntary procedures, or protocols, to standardize how state and local governments, industry, and energy-efficiency organizations estimate energy savings.
Armistead Mechanical is now an official service and product provider of Energy Star program; AtmosAir Solutions enters into agreement with Shanghai Hangsheng Industry.
Tiercel Technology receives grant from the University of Waterloo; Daikin McQuay’s Tom Watson selected as president of ASHRAE; Ilios Dynamics signs distribution agreement with Aloha Energy.
PHCC educational foundation welcomes Viega as a corporate founder of its board of governors; OESP will host its seventh annual Oil Heat Retreat in September; Heat Controller and ESPCO extend an agreement for Gerry Wagner to continue conducting installer training.