RAC News & Trends

The Construction Leadership Council is publishing its new strategy and priorities for the next three years. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the CLC has become increasingly visible as the voice for the sector, working in partnership with Government. It has supported companies through the crisis and responded to key short-term challenges while setting a plan for transformational change. strategy and priorities In June, following a public competition, Mark Reynolds (Mace Group Chairman...

Ofgem requires suppliers to improve help for customers in payment difficulties, following review. The review found three suppliers were found to have severe weaknesses in how they support customers in payment difficulties, as part of Ofgem review; five suppliers were found as having some issues in the support they provide, and all of those identified have been asked to submit information to Ofgem, to set out how they will improve; and other key findings include companies being unable to identif...

As new RV-ers continue to hit the road and dive into the RV lifestyle, GE Appliances., a Haier company, (GEA), is ready to exceed owner expectations with home brands consumers recognize. With its respected technology and innovation, GE Profile is bringing RV Ready Range and Electric Cooler product lines to the categories. Building on the existing portfolio of RV Ready GE Appliance products available currently, the ranges and coolers were designed and engineered at the company’s global hea...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will showcase its new Sabroe HicaHP (high-capacity heat pumps) family of products at the Chillventa trade exhibition in Nuremberg, Germany from October 11-13, 2022. heat pump portfolio The high-capacity heat pump portfolio includes six modular, industrial heat pump products designed to decarbonize in various applications ranging from district heating to data centers and battery manufacturing sites to food...

Developers and advocates of direct air capture (DAC) are hailing the long-sought emergence of technology in the North American marketplace, as newly established government initiatives are expected to spur growth in the industry, while development projects are advancing.

TSI Incorporated is proud to announce their strategic relationship with Building4Health Inc. (B4H). This cooperation combines TSI’s technology in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) monitoring with B4H’s integrated medical, biological and architectural competence to provide people with real-time visibility of the health impact of IAQ. This visibility allows cost-effective building management to align indoor environments with conditions known to support occupant health and productivity. &ldquo...

Honeywell launches a first-of-its-kind solution that combines early warning smoke detection with advanced indoor air quality (IAQ) monitoring, furthering its efforts to create safer and healthier buildings. Built on the flagship VESDA-E™ line of aspirating smoke detectors, the VESDA Air solution has a unique five-in-one IAQ sensor within a single box, which can help improve building safety by identifying life safety, asset protection or IAQ issues before they escalate into problems. Prem...

Humanity must remove up to 660 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the atmosphere by the end of the century to limit global warming to 1.5°C. That’s according to the most recent report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), which based its estimate on atmospheric CO₂ concentrations measured in 2020. Removing this much CO₂ will involve more than simply planting lots of trees. Engineers and scientists are developing direct air capture technologies (DAC) which are...

Eurovent extends its welcome to Eneko as a Corresponding Member. With this newest member, the Eurovent family expands by one of Türkiye’s leading manufacturers in ventilation and air conditioning. Eneko was established in 2004 with its headquarters in Izmir, Türkiye, with focus on producing high efficiency ventilation and air conditioning devices, consisting also of a test laboratory which conducts internal and external leakage, pressure and thermodynamic tests. Eneko joins E...

Energy Solutions, LLC announced that David Campbell, formerly Senior Vice President of Veolia Nuclear Solutions Federal Services (Veolia) in the US, will be joining the company as Executive Vice President for Business Development and Growth. President and CEO, Ken Robuck, stated, “David has extensive experience pioneering organizations into and growing new domestic and international markets across the federal and commercial space. His expertise in managing and implementing government...

Austrian sensor manufacturer - E+E Elektronik is expanding its digital sensing element portfolio to include two new product variants. The HTE301 humidity and temperature sensing element and the TEE301 temperature sensing element offer excellent measurement accuracy and a wide application temperature range from -40 °C to 125 °C (-40 °F to 257 °F). The small 8-pin DFN package with its I2C interface and four individually configurable I2C addresses is ideal for state-of-the-art, dem...

Well-known open-air commercial refrigerated showcases company, MTL COOL, has been acquired by Due North, the newly created operating company of QBD and Minus Forty. This strategic acquisition allows Due North to further diversify and complement its multiple-product lineup. It also positions the company to serve an ever-changing retailer and food and beverage market. The unification of brands under Due North will solidify their evolution by offering a growing portfolio of innovative product...

Congratulations to Paul McCarver, President, and CEO of the Delta T Family of Companies for being named ‘Outstanding Alumnus’ at the 2022 Herff College of Engineering’s Award Celebration at the University of Memphis (UofM). Paul holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from UofM. In recent years, Paul was also recognized as a ‘Top Tiger’ by the University of Memphis Alumni Association, an honor given to outstanding alumni for their significant entrepre...

When the colder months begin to arrive, many individuals make the switch from using their air conditioning to their furnace. However, it’s important to ensure that the air conditioning system is properly shut down to maintain its function when needed next. Van Drunen Heating and Air is here to help Indiana residents know the necessary steps before shutting down their air conditioning for the year. With their help, users can ensure that their house is at the right temperature all year lon...

Teknotherm is pleased to announce that the company has received an order from Cemre Shipyard for the delivery of complete HVAC system, for their zero emission electric ferry to be built for Torghatten Nord. The vessel is designed by Norwegian Ship Design and will be operated in route Bognes – Lødingen, which is located in the Northern part of Norway. It is the longest crossing route in Norway, with the largest battery package eve installed to zero emission passenger and car ferries...

Emissions targets are becoming increasingly urgent, energy prices have reached record levels and Europe is grappling with energy security crises. This has caused huge challenges for all sectors, which produce and consume energy to transition to low emission or zero emission alternatives, while keeping costs down. Securing a sustainable future New business models, technologies, funding mechanisms, and policy incentives will be key to achieving a sustainable future. Organizations need to enable...

Dongfang Electric Corporation (DEC) took part in the 2022 World Conference on Clean Energy Equipment that opened on Aug 27, 2022, in the city of Deyang, Southwest China’s Sichuan province. DEC has its R&D centers and workshops in the city.  Working in the heavy manufacturing industry for more than 60 years, DEC is now one of the biggest clean energy equipment providers in China. 2022 World Conference on Clean Energy Equipment The three-day event focused on new technologies, ac...

The MATTERbox Madness results are in, the champions crowned, and Thermo King Americas’ IT team is at the top of the ranks! This dedicated group recently earned the MATTERbox Madness 2022 'Furthest Distance Award' for not only participating in a competition to support a great cause but doing it from 13 different states AND Puerto Rico. MATTERbox Madness competition For the last eight years, MATTER, a Minnesota-based non-profit organization, has focused on leveraging healthcare, education...

Making transitions in life or business can be challenging to envision. Yet, these transitions stand to offer access and resources that can dramatically enrich the way one operates. Take, for example, how some prople hold onto a nostalgia for the days of gathering around a radio for their favorite sports events or entertainment broadcast. But few of them would give up the opportunity to see their favorite players and actors in real life on the screen. One would like television in vibrant colors...

Pelion, the Connected IoT Device service provider, and subsidiary of Arm, jointly announced a partnership with Johnson Controls, the globally renowned provider of smart, healthy, and sustainable building solutions. This partnership will accelerate innovation in connectivity, security and intelligence at the edge for Johnson Controls OpenBlue technology. Pelion - Johnson Controls “This partnership combines Johnson Controls deep domain expertise in healthy buildings with Pelion’s de...

Humidity in homes is both a blessing and a curse. Much of Canada faces exceptionally dry winters and oppressively humid summers. This means, everyone is trying to increase humidity, during part of the year, and remove it quickly, during other times. Measuring and maintaining the home humidity levels can be a challenge, one that never seems to end. Throughout the winter months, humidity has to be increased in homes, making it easier to breathe, keeping the houseplants happy, and bringing some re...

Air conditioning and heating systems are one of those things that residents take for granted at home - until it stops working. Only then its value of silently running in the background to maintain good indoor air quality and keeping everyone comfortable comes to the fore. For those who have not been keeping up with their home’s HVAC maintenance, then a lot of things could go wrong at any time. Knowing the most common issues and how to troubleshoot HVAC systems can help to diagnose where t...

Home Connectivity Alliance (HCA), an organization dedicated to the development and promotion of safe and secure interoperability across long-life appliances, HVAC systems, and televisions within the connected home ecosystem announced that Resideo Technologies, Inc. has joined HCA as its newest member. energy management Resideo is a global manufacturer and distributor of technology-driven products and solutions that provide comfort, security, energy efficiency, and control to customers wor...

Daikin UK has opened the doors of two new Sustainable Home Centers, bolstering its national network to around 40-strong. A new center has opened in Basingstoke, in partnership with one of Hampshire’s specialists in renewable energy systems, UKHeatPumps. The second center, H2ecO, has launched in Poole, Dorset. heat pump technology adoption Local installers can use the centers to access free training and resources to help them diversify into renewable heating solutions and ensure the long-...

Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company, serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, USA, has announced the launch of its podcast, HeroTalk, which will promote the home service trades and discuss hot topics and issues affecting the industry. “We are excited to be able to offer our expertise on everything involving the home service industry from customer service to the work in the field to leadership and management,” said John Akhoian,...

Fujitsu General New Zealand has delivered the latest innovation in affordable, durable and reliable heat pump/air conditioner solutions, with the launch of the new wall mounted reverse cycle Comfort range. The new Comfort range features seven models from 2.0kW to 7.1kW cooling capacity and 2.5kW to 8.0kW heating capacity. Kyle Rafter, Head of Product – ANZ at Fujitsu General said the Comfort range was designed to ensure maximum value and user satisfaction, boasting energy efficient featur...

With more and more adults working from home, and an increasing number of students completing their education online, it is more important than ever to keep the risk of indoor air pollution as low as possible. Children and people living with respiratory conditions are at an especially high risk of being affected by poor indoor air quality (IAQ).  Napoleon wants to share a few easy habits that residents can adopt to ensure that the air quality in the home is optimal for everyone. Keep the...

The security services market is constantly evolving: new types of services are arriving, equipment is becoming smarter, and companies with new business logic are entering the market. Security companies already on the market must adapt to these changes or overspend human and financial resources. That was the challenge the Sheriff's security company had to face in 2018. remote monitoring Because of the rapid decline in demand for physical guards and the equally rapid development of remote monit...

Sometimes, a simple, elegant piece of technology can deliver more with less. Ductless mini splits are a triple threat, compact wall units that generate heating, cooling, and ventilation. No ducts are required, and no dull whirring noises they operate in near silence. Also, ductless units use minimal energy. Typically, users spend up to 30 percent less to cool and up to 60 percent less to heat when they upgrade from their traditional air system, according to ENERGY STAR®. Mini-splits Just...

Jobber, the global provider of home service operations management software, has announced the recipients of its US$ 150,000 Jobber Grants program. Twenty-five entrepreneurs were selected from thousands of applications and rewarded with funds, ranging from US$ 2,500 to US$ 15,000, in order to help grow and amplify the community impact of their home service businesses. Jobber Grants Program Sam Pillar, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Co-Founder of Jobber, said “Jobber Grants is th...