This issue of The ACHR NEWS explores what manufacturers expect HVAC equipment prices to do, how a new overtime rule will impact contractors, an opinion column on how involved the government should be in HVAC, Emerson’s plans to sell interest in Copeland, Allied Air intent to launch R-454B products, a look at new HVAC products, how to fight high humidity with secondary dehumidification systems, what’s happening in the Chicago geothermal market, sustainability trends in commercial buildings, how young techs should spend that first paycheck, AI’s role commercial refrigeration facilities, Walmart’s entry into HVAC service, how technology is impacting marketing, and the latest from SNIPS NEWS.
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In recent years, the cost of HVAC equipment has increased significantly, and regulatory changes, such as the phase-down of R-410A, will make the new A2L units even more expensive.
The DOL released its final overtime rule which expands overtime protections increases the minimum salary thresholds required to exempt a salaried bona fide executive, administrative, or professional employee (EAP) from federal overtime pay requirements.
Through the use of sustainable building practices and the implementation of the latest technology, the HVAC industry is helping to create more sustainable commercial buildings.
To ensure employee happiness and a long tenure at their new company, it may be worthwhile to provide new technicians with a basic financial plan for their personal wealth.
In the past, traditional marketing channels made it difficult to measure the success of a marketing campaign, but with new technology, that’s all changed.
Private equity funds managed by Blackstone Private Equity will purchase Emerson’s 40% common equity ownership in the joint venture, while Copeland will repurchase the seller’s note.
Allied Air is set to launch an extensive range of equipment that uses the refrigerant R-454B, which has a GWP of 466, about 78% lower than that of R-410A.
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This refrigerant tracking and leak detection software solution is meant for all grocery and convenience store operators who want to implement an automatic leak detection system to identify and mitigate potential refrigerant leaks to achieve 100% compliance.
The new and improved fully integrated domestic water booster systems are a pressure boosting solution for multi-residential and commercial building applications.
DST Gxxx A2L refrigerant detection sensors are featuring a revolutionary inverted design, which protects the sensor in harsh environments, supporting 5 different A2L refrigerants with the option of additional refrigerants added upon demand.