The tidal wave of information regarding mold and moisture began at the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Winter Meeting in Chicago.
The beginning of 2003 coincided with the beginning of a new association - the Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI). Also, the 2003 AHR Expo, held in Chicago, was a record-setter in both attendance and in exhibitors present.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's chief economist did not rain on the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute's (ARI's) golden anniversary parade. He only added to the festive mood, painting a bright economic future ahead.
If you have not entered The News' "Best Contractor To Work For" contest ... well, why haven't you? The entry deadline is Dec. 1, which is just two weeks away.
Politics and mold. While some might ask which is worse, both were major topics of discussion at the 2003 Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) convention.
Good HVAC Practices for Residential and Commercial Buildings was developed to provide a standard of care for moisture and contaminant management in residential and commercial buildings.
The fact that Carrier Corp. announced earlier this month that it will close its container refrigeration and compressor manufacturing operations in DeWitt, N.Y., prompted me to return to a recent study by an economic consulting firm.
While watching the TV show "Fear Factor," I thought to myself these contestants should go through painstaking tasks that HVACR technicians do on a regular basis. Now, that would be reality TV.