Some contractors are taking matters into their own hands and creating specialized in-house training programs focused specifically on the skills required for technicians to become refrigeration experts.

What do customers think if technicians are constantly checking their cellphones in the field? The impression is not good.

The facility will serve as the flagship location for industry research, manufacturing, and testing of Johnson Controls HVAC rooftop units.

The regulatory landscape for refrigerants used in chillers has become more complicated, thanks to the court decision that declared the EPA is not authorized to regulate HFC refrigerants under the Clean Air Act.

The International Institute of Ammonia Refrigeration (IIAR) welcomed more than 1,600 attendees and 150 exhibitors to its annual Natural Refrigeration Conference and Expo.

The Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) 2019 annual convention offered numerous educational and networking opportunities, and plenty of time to socialize, golf, or just soak up the sun.

As the parent of adult children, I try hard not to give too much unsolicited advice. Nevertheless, I broke my pledge when my kids got their first jobs after college. My piece of advice? Put away your cell phones, and don’t look at them except during lunchtime.

Indoor farming encompasses more than just cannabis and includes all kinds of agricultural products, including produce and livestock.

AI-enabled HVAC systems can offer benefits for building owners and occupants. By monitoring and analyzing conditions inside a space, as well as outdoors, the system can constantly make adjustments to the environment based on the data being collected.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), a typical food retail store leaks an estimated 25 percent of refrigerant, or approximately 1,000 pounds, annually.