Fujitsu General America Hosts First Elite Plus Conference
Elite Plus Contractors are professionals with the experience and capability to solve even the most challenging comfort needs within their communities. Source link
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AIM Act Compliance for Grocery Refrigeration
The commercial refrigeration sector is facing one of its biggest regulatory changes in years. On January 1, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) begins enforcing new requirements under Subsection (h) of the AIM Act, rules that...
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Metals and Diesel Prices Squeeze Contractors as Construction Input Costs Edge Up in 2025
Contractors in HVAC and sheet metal trades are once again feeling the heat from rising materials costs, as new federal data confirms broad-based increases for key construction inputs across 2025. An analysis from the Associated General...
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Ben Phillips | Contracting Business
Ben Phillips is the co-founder and CEO of EDEN, a pioneering sales enablement company that provides instant quote solutions for HVAC contractors. Phillips’ previous experience encompasses stints as an engineer for Redfin, PushSpring, and...
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Establishing Quality Startup Processes for Central HVAC Systems
As a rule, design engineers and commissioning agents don’t include in their fees time to assist the HVAC contractor with equipment and system startups, both stating, “Startup is the contractor’s responsibility.” While...
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DC’s New Refrigerant Recovery Pilot is a Win for Contractors
In the District of Columbia (DC) and beyond, the energy transition is creating new opportunities for HVAC contractors every day. Heat pumps outsold gas furnaces by more than 35% nationwide in 2024, according to data from the Air-Conditioning...
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Schneider Electric Introduces EcoStruxure Foresight Operation
Schneider Electric unveiled EcoStruxure Foresight Operation —unifying energy, power, and building systems into a single, AI-powered platform. The announcement was unveiled at Schneider Electric’s Innovation Summit North America in...
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Unstable Transitions in HVAC Operations: Chiller Rotation Part I
How small changes in chiller sequencing can trigger outsize instability – and practical automation strategies to keep HVAC transitions smooth and alarms quiet. This article explores how chiller rotation sequences in variable flow HVAC...
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Data Centers vs. the Grid: Power, Private Investment, and Where Sheet Metal Fits
The private sector’s deep financial commitment to the data center boom is reshaping the sheet metal and HVAC industries in real time. Across the country, companies are pouring billions into building sprawling data centers – massive...
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It’s Not Just Clean Air — It’s Proof of Clean Air
There’s a new obsession among young Americans: body wash. Specifically, a complicated, multi-step shower routine with pre- and post- shower lotion and fragrance layers to ensure you come out smelling like pistachio ice cream or a cinnamon...
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Data Center Cooling Solutions for a Greener Future
The rapid expansion of the data center industry, fueled by cloud-based services and data-intensive technologies like AI, has led to growing energy demands and environmental challenges. In fact, data centers currently consume up to 1.5% of...
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