Radiant heat systems appeal to property owners because they eliminate much of the need for snow removal and the associated cost.

One HVAC contractor has made a major investment in helping his staff avoid injuries and recover more quickly if they do get hurt.

A couple of services are emerging that help building owners demonstrate a commitment to indoor air quality.

The pandemic brought a lot of HVAC-related issues to the public’s attention. One of these was the state of air quality in prisons and jails.

Many building operators have viewed HVAC maintenance as a cost rather than a savings. Balfour Beatty Communities takes a more proactive view.

Now is the time for contractors to pay more attention to how they manage their money.

Some savvy investors realize the greatest potential for helping the environment and getting a good return on investment comes from the HVAC industry.

The Gold award for the Contractor Service and Software category went to SmartDiagnostics with SmartTutor™ (SDST) from Smartech Alliance, a division of SmartHVAC LLC.

The Gold award in the Electronic Tools category went to the Ridgid® RP 350 press tool. This standard pistol-grip is more compact, eliminates service intervals, and features 360° swivel for the tightest spaces.

The Gold award for Hand Tools goes to the Pro-Fit swaging tool from RectorSeal. Pro-Fit swage bits create precise and fast swage in copper and aluminum line sets, mini-split HVAC units, and other similar applications.