Considered to be the premier event in the HVACR industry, the AHR Expo is the place where contractors, engineers, and other building professionals meet to learn about new products.

The conference, along with the AHR Expo, are historically ASHRAE’s best-attended events, giving attendees from around the world the opportunity to discuss the latest topics in the building industry.

At the schools, students receive excellent training, and, upon graduation, each student receives a trade endorsement. This alone is noteworthy because graduates are then exempt from having to take the related instruction hours associated with an apprenticeship. 

Everyone inside was safely evacuated and no one was injured, but the building was left with offices that were completely destroyed and a training center that was heavily damaged.

After 20 years, the group recently issued its 200,000^th certification, surpassing its initial purpose while also growing and expanding into a diverse resource for HVAC professionals.

The Workforce Development Foundation has been meeting informally for more than 10 years to discuss industry issues like government relations and association concerns. 

The Rheem Water Heating Division in Montgomery, Alabama, celebrated the graduation of its 5,000^th Generation III Tankless Training Program professional: Ed Phillips, master plumber and owner of Ed Phillips Plumbing, located in College Station, Texas.

The five-day event did away with opening ceremonies and keynote speakers and trimmed back social events to allow more time for technical sessions, both in terms of quantity and quality.