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Vertical Heat Pump for Multifamily and Mixed-Use Projects
13+ hour, 37+ min ago (400+ words) VERTICAL HEAT PUMP: The Vertical Stack XC is a cold-climate heat pump designed for projects that require concealed, in-wall vertical HVAC systems. MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — The Vertical Stack XC is the newest addition to Ice Air's All Climate Comfort Series of…...
A New Leadership Program for HVACR Business Owners
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (274+ words) ALEXANDRIA, Va. — ACCA has launched Legacy Builders, a year-long leadership program to help the owners of HVACR businesses move from owner-operator to CEO and help them prepare their companies for long-term growth and the owners' eventual exit from the business....
As Temporary Tariffs Expire, the Administration Unveils a New Trade Playbook
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (683+ words) For contractors and suppliers already grappling with higher steel, copper, and equipment costs, the significance extends beyond any single country. The bigger story is that Washington appears to be rebuilding its tariff regime one statute at a time. A major…...
Raised by the Sheet Metal Trade, Ready to Lead
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (803+ words) SHEET METAL: Raised in a union family and drawn to both hands-on craftsmanship and people-focused leadership, MacQuaid Brennan brings a fresh vision to Montana’s sheet metal training program. MacQuaid Brennan is a journeywoman sheet metal worker, instructor, and the new…...
After Wildfire Smoke Event, Lawmakers Renew Push to Improve Air Quality in Federal Buildings
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (828+ words) BIPARTISAN: A new bipartisan bill, the Airborne Act, aims to reward commercial building owners with tax breaks for upgrading indoor air quality. Plus, read about proposed legislation on federal building IAQ. Washington's recent brush with hazardous wildfire smoke is giving…...
Construction Groups Push Targeted Priorities Amid Gridlock
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (313+ words) LEGAL: Banking legislation like H.R. 9471, the SAFE Banking Act, protects contractors who build and maintain legal cannabis growing facilities. In a letter to senators, SMACNA’s Stan Kolbe cited Sonderling’s leadership on the Davis-Bacon Act, safety, and workforce initiatives, arguing these efforts…...
Forgoing College, Top Graduate Builds Career in Sheet Metal
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (1327+ words) FUTURE: Trading college debt for opportunity: How one top student chose a different kind of future. No debt. No delay. Just work, school, and a plan. When Tobias Romero walked across the stage at Valley High School in May, he…...
Could Your Next HVAC Technician Come From Prison?
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (1241+ words) What if your next skilled HVACR hire came from prison? It may sound unlikely, but it’s not. The Washington Department of Corrections offers educational, vocational, and work opportunities at each of its prison facilities — including welding, drywall, roofing, cosmetology, and…...
EPA Faces New Lawsuits Over HFC Refrigerant Rule Rollback
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (862+ words) NEW LAWSUITS: A coalition of 19 attorneys general and the Natural Resources Defense Council filed lawsuits this week against the EPA, challenging its final rule on extending refrigeration transition deadlines. Multiple states are challenging the Environmental Protection Agency’s rollback of certain…...
Turning Condensate Loss into a Systemwide Steam Efficiency Opportunity
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (670+ words) CONDENSE: From left: Condensate return equipment helps recover valuable heat and treated water in steam systems; upgraded insulation reduces heat loss and boosts overall energy savings. The resulting repair package projected approximately $144,949 in annual energy savings, including $10,300 tied directly to…...