The National Comfort Institute (NCI) kicked off its 12th annual Summit last month with a distinct gold-mining theme, having fun with its San Diego venue. The event drew about 115 attendees, including record attendance from NCI’s California members, according to Dominick Guarino, chairman, NCI.

While 80 years is quite a milestone, it’s one the Pittsburgh-based service contractor hasn’t had time to celebrate yet, as most of the crew’s time has been spent moving into a new location this past December after outgrowing its previous space.

The indoor envirnment and energy efficiency association faced many changes and challenges in 2014 and anticipates further regulatory action in 2015.

The indoor environment and energy services association’s 47th annual event will take place March 16-19 at the Gaylord Texan in Grapevine, Texas.

After more than 30 years in the HVACR industry, Phil London will take on an elite level of responsibility as he assumes the role of ACCA National Chairman of the Board next week during ACCA’s annual convention in Grapevine, Texas.

The HVAC tool market is trending toward wireless and Bluetooth technology as well as multipurpose tools — anything that can make the job faster and more accurate.

The threat of increasingly stringent federal regulations is heating up the hydronics market as manufacturers unveil high-efficiency equipment in preparation of the pending government-initiated efficiency benchmarks.

Contractors, engineers, architects, and building owners are becoming more and more aware of humidification and dehumidification technologies and how such products can benefit their operations.