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Each year, tens of thousands of professionals in the building and construction industry attend the annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, to explore hundreds of educational sessions from over 1,300 exhibitors—including AprilAire. As an exhibitor, AprilAire attends the International Builders’ Show to showcase their complete line of indoor air quality solutions, demonstrating proven performance and reliability as well as a dedicated support team to help...
The fall season is bringing cooler temperatures to many regions of the country. That means people will likely be spending more time indoors, making October a fitting time to recognize “National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month.” Why should people care about indoor air quality? One reason is the amount of time people spend in indoor spaces. Tightly Sealed Homes The average American spends 90% of their time indoors, where pollutants can be concentrated 2–5 times higher Acc...
Creating a Healthy Air environment in the home is great for the family and can save users money on energy costs over time. One way to make the process even more beneficial is to automate the systems that control the temperature, humidity level, and air quality. AprilAire Wi-Fi thermostats are designed with users’ health and convenience in mind, pairing with the AprilAire whole-house solutions and the AprilAire Healthy Air app to deliver simple, round-the-clock control of the home&rsq...
REHAU UK has announced the promotion of Steve Richmond to Sales & Marketing Director for the Building Solutions division. Steve, who joined REHAU in 2006 as a Commercial Graduate Trainee, has steadily progressed through the company over the past 19 years and takes this new post, following the retirement of Colin Pearson after 27 years of dedicated service. Steve and Colin have always worked closely, but to ensure a smooth transition, in addition to his day-to-day responsibilities...
Feras Abouchleih has joined Wiegmann Associates as Controls Engineer. Abouchleih is responsible for engineering design and also programming, commissioning and troubleshooting building automation systems for commercial and industrial clients in St. Louis and across the United States. He collaborates with Wiegmann’s engineering department to ensure that control designs meet project standards and achieve optimal energy efficiency and building performance. Experience in electrical engineeri...
An upgrade to the Johnson Controls flagship building automation system (BAS), Metasys 14.1 offers a suite of new and enhanced features that answers the need for more comprehensive energy management. The BAS, which combines HVAC, fire, security and lighting systems into one, seamless platform, allows facility managers, IT teams and decision makers to optimize operations, fortify cybersecurity, advance energy and emissions goals, boost productivity and strategically modernize facilities. Buildin...
For data centers close to residential areas, compliance with noise regulations is extremely important. Air conditioning systems can be problematic in this respect. Chillers with a cooling capacity of 500kW, in particular, often generate a lot of noise during operation. Here, low-noise solutions from STULZ ensure the necessary noise reduction. Data center operators For a data center running in continuous operation 24/7 all year round, there is genuine cause for concern As long as data centers...
Closed-circuit cooling via the raised floors allows the data center air conditioning to constantly satisfy the ever-present demands for low running costs, high flexibility and redundancy with a well-proven system. However, in most cases, the air is not regulated as it exits the raised floor. Here, sensor-controlled raised floor grilles with a variable opening angle are an essential element for restricting the energy consumption of the air conditioning system. Actual airflow rate As a rule, th...
Baltimore Aircoil Company Inc. (BAC), the global pioneer in cooling equipment, announces the launch of its innovative AI-driven Loop™ Platform. This ground-breaking product, designed to enhance the efficiency and performance of HVAC systems, marks a significant advancement in cooling systems management. Loop™ is an advanced AI platform that seamlessly integrates with existing cooling tower systems. Loop AI platform Loop™ is an advanced AI platform that seamlessly integ...
Aeroseal has been named a Top Sustainability Product Winner in the 2023 Products That Count Awards. The award, presented by Products That Count in partnership with Mighty Capital and Capgemini, celebrates organizations building outstanding products. It was awarded to HomeSeal Xpress (HSX), the next technological evolution for Aeroseal. Products That Count Products That Count is the original and most influential product acceleration platform in the world. Approximately 300,000 product man...
Winner of the 2025 AHR Expo Innovation Award in the heating category, CFR is a revolutionary best-in-class, drop-in replacement boiler that easily updates non-condensing boiler plants with a high efficiency alternative. With a thermal efficiency up to 87.1%, CFR is the highest efficiency Category I boiler available today. 2000 MBH input model has been added to the 1500 MBH and 3000 MBH product line. CFR’s advanced design and technology maintain dry flue gas while exceeding efficiency...
Ideal Heating is back at InstallerSHOW 2025 – and this year, it’s turning up the heat with a stand experience built around one simple idea: That’s ideal. From hands-on product displays to prize-winning fun, Stand 5C38 is packed with straightforward, no-nonsense solutions designed to make life easier for installers. Ideal’s team of experts Installers can expect the unexpected with even more surprise entertainment on the stand Visitors will have the chance to get h...
DRI-STEEM Corporation (DriSteem), the pioneering manufacturer of humidity control, evaporative cooling, and water treatment products, is excited to welcome Tenzin Wosal to the Engineering team as an Electrical Engineer. Reporting to Shawn Thao, Electrical Engineering Manager, Tenzin will contribute to the design, testing, and implementation of electrical and control systems across DriSteem’s diverse product lines. refining circuit designs Tenzin work will focus on developing and refinin...
ISK-SODEX, a premier event that unites global HVACR market representatives and industry experts every two years, is scheduled to take place from 22-25 October 2025, at the Istanbul Expo Center. ISK-SODEX is an international HVACR, Insulation, Pump, Valve, Fitting, Water Treatment, Fire Prevention, Pool & Solar Energy Systems Trade Fair, which is organized by Deutsche Messe, Hannover Messe Sodeks Fuarcılık and backed by prominent sector associations and foundations including ISKAV, DOSİDER,...
Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, relaunched its Connected Sprinkler service, which provides real-time insights and predictive maintenance to help save facility managers and building owners time and money. This service uses digitally enabled solutions, to enhance fire safety throughout the building lifecycle by providing data-driven maintenance information. Integrating advanced technologies “With the continued evolution of our Connected Sprinkl...
Quilt, the smartest and most efficient two-zone heat pump on the market, is launching two powerful new features just in time for summer — Auto-Away and Energy Usage — making home climate control even smarter, more efficient, and more personalized. Most HVAC systems waste energy by heating or cooling empty rooms – spaces that are unoccupied nearly half the time. Auto-Away solves this inefficiency with a first-of-its-kind HVAC advancement that uses proprietary radar-based occupa...
Hive has announced that pioneering technology company - Samsung is now part of the Works With Hive network. From now, Samsung Wi-Fi-enabled heat pump owners will be able to control their devices and gain insights through the Hive App, alongside any other Hive or Works With Hive devices that they own. Carbon footprint and costs Lisa Bunting, Head of Works with Hive, commented: "At Hive, we’re always looking for ways to make it easier for our customers to save energy, reducing their carbo...
Enertech Global, a major manufacturer of ground source (geothermal) and air-to-water heat pumps, announces the launch of the WV, a next-generation variable-speed hydronic heat pump engineered for maximum flexibility, performance, and ease of installation. Standing just 42 inches tall, the WV redefines versatility by delivering radiant in-floor heating, forced air heating and cooling, and up to 100% of a home’s domestic hot water needs. With a broad capacity range (0.5 to 5 tons), true du...
The challenge of high energy prices is pushing heat pump OEMs to innovate their portfolio towards more efficient solutions. Heat pumps, the demand for which is soaring across Europe, are a more environmentally responsible alternative to traditional boilers, offering the potential for users to benefit from significant savings, but only with astute heat pump selection. Siemens’ magnetic expansion valve Siemens says its MVL702 is 10 times faster than conventional stepper valve solutions R...
The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) has named Kate Olinger, director of Industry Relations and Regulatory Affairs at GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, vice chair of the Board of Directors. Kate’s role went into effect June 1, 2025, and will consist of a two-year term. Kate has been a member of PPI since 2012 and previously served as vice chair of the Building & Construction Division from 2018-2020 and chair from 2020-2022. She has also served three previous terms on the PPI...
NIBCO INC. announces new Webstone G-Series products with interchangeable end connections and accessories to customize installation. Products include two new end connections and a new air separator body. The PP-RCT G-Union fittings are available in sizes ½" through 2" and are compatible with PP-R and PP-RCT piping systems. G-Series fittings and accessories New FTG G-Union fittings feature a type K copper tailpiece and are available in ½" through 2” The new FTG G-...
The UL Solutions HVAC performance testing facility in Carugate, Italy, is now accredited to ISO/IEC 17025, general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories, as a testing laboratory by Accredia, the Italian national accreditation body. Testing standards for heat pumps The accreditation applies to UL Solutions’ ability to test heat pumps for energy efficiency and noise testing, including the following standards in its scope: EN 14511-1 – Air conditio...
UL Solutions, a pioneer in applied safety science, announced a significant expansion of its heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) testing facility in Carugate, Italy, addressing rapidly growing European demand for comprehensive heat pump performance and safety testing. This rising demand in turn is being driven by the widespread adoption of environmentally friendly refrigerants and evolving regulatory requirements. Adopt alternative refrigerants The expanded Carugate laboratory of...
West Lothian College has joined forces with Mitsubishi Electric in an exciting new partnership aimed at tackling a shortage of workers trained to install heat pumps-a key technology in the move toward a greener future. This unique partnership is helping students and staff learn the latest green energy skills in a way that blends classroom lessons with real-world experience. Latest industry practices Learners start with online training, then get hands-on practice at Mitsubishi Electric’s...
When Shane Shubert first entered the Nashville residential market, he wasn’t looking to reinvent the wheel. Instead, he focused on getting the basics right by showing up on time, solving problems, and delivering consistent results. It’s this straightforward approach that has helped him build a reputation for reliability and quality with Music City Air Barrier. For anyone navigating the complexities of the construction market, Shane’s journey offers a practical lesson in how st...
Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, announced the new Hygood® Inert Gas System 300 (IGS-300), strengthening its position in the fire suppression category. Engineered for simplicity and designed for safety, the new Hygood IGS-300 helps protect a diverse array of buildings with valuable or sensitive assets and provides several capabilities that align with market and customer expectations for performance, cost and lead time. Hygood Ine...
barox Kommunikation AG’s commitment to raising environmental standards has recently been rewarded, with their commitment to global standards of quality assurance, manufacturing and business being reinforced, by once again passing their ISO 14001, 27001 and 9001 compliance audits. As part of their ISO 14001 environmental management system, barox consistently pursues the goal of systematically identifying and evaluating their own environmental impact and minimizing it through reduction stra...
Indoor air quality and ventilation manufacturing specialist - Nuaire is pleased to announce that Passivhaus certification has been achieved on BPS Passivhaus air handling units (AHU) and XBC Passivhaus packaged heat recovery units. With buildings contributing significantly to harmful carbon emissions, Passivhaus provides proven solutions to deliver net-zero-ready buildings that also provide a high level of occupant health and wellbeing. Whole-building approach Passivhaus adopts a whole-buildi...
Hewer, a regional pioneer in sustainable heating solutions, has launched Heat Saviour™, a groundbreaking technology that simplifies heat pump installations and maintenance, saving time, money and hassle. As part of its Net Zero plan, the government aims to install 600,000 heat pumps annually by 2028, with gas boilers banned in new homes from 2027. Installing heat pumps Yet heat pump sales fell short last year, barely hitting 100,000, according to the Heat Pump Association Yet heat pump...
QuickFitting®, a pioneering innovator in plumbing and HVAC connection technology, announces the addition of two veteran sales professionals who will deepen regional coverage as the company introduces a wave of new solutions to market. Mike Foster joins QuickFitting as West Regional Sales Manager. Foster brings more than 25 years of outside‑sales success with major HVAC manufacturers, recognized for building distributor relationships and mentoring teams across the western United States. New...
