Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) News & Trends

Scottish hauler, McLaughlan Transport, continues to improve the sustainability of its temperature-controlled trailer fleet with the addition of three new Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 units. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE: CARR), the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. Following the fuel-saving performance of the three previous Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 units – similarly mou...

Daikin UK has announced the launch of two new Sustainable Home Centres, making its national network 30-strong. A new center has opened in Warminster, United Kingdom, in partnership with a local renewable energy solutions provider, Ecobubl. And, as the first-of-its-kind establishment in West Yorkshire, the Viva Training center is now up and running in Halifax, UK. Growing demand for heat pumps Amid growing demand for heat pumps – boosted by the now-open Boiler Upgrade Scheme and recent r...

Cherry Creek School District (CCSD) and Johnson Controls (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, are embarking on a sustainability initiative, which is expected to reduce annual carbon emissions by 25%, water usage by 1.8 billion gallons and provide net savings to the school district of US$ 20 million, over the next 20 years – all while creating a more improved learning environment throughout Colorado's fourth-largest school district. “Cher...

Aprilaire, a provider of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) solutions and systems, launches radon services available to homeowners nationwide in January 2022, deemed National Radon Action Month by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Aprilaire’s new suite of radon products and services will include an at-home testing kit, as well as professional testing and mitigation services offered by its network of certified, Healthy Air Professionals across the United States. Nearly one out of every 15 U...

Milwaukee Tool continues to disrupt the concrete finishing space, by introducing the newest light equipment to the MX FUEL Equipment System, the MX FUEL Concrete Vibrator. The MX FUEL Concrete Vibrator can consolidate up to 45 cubic yards on a single charge with a 2” head and 14’ shaft, while eliminating cords and tripping hazards for a safer and more productive pour. Kevin Gee, the Director of Product Management for Milwaukee Tool, said “At Milwaukee Tool, our priority is the...

Trane, a brand of Trane Technologies (TT), a global climate innovator, has been named Green Builder Media's prestigious HVAC Brand Leader for 2022. Recognized for its industry-renowned sustainable solutions and focus on efficient indoor comfort, Trane outranked its peers in the publication’s annual brand index that considers residential HVAC purchase preferences, sentiment and reader data. With over a century of experience in providing long-lasting, precision-engineered HVAC solutions and...

World Climate Day is celebrated every year on December 8th. This world day was created by several NGOs, in order to highlight the threats of global warming and the importance of changing people’s habits to limit the negative effects. This day also allows for reminding the population that it is necessary to act in daily gestures and to become aware of the impact of its actions. Climate change and seasonal changes force the population to equip themselves to improve their thermal comfort. Ai...

Spaces4Learning, a major publication connecting educational leaders with research and news about current issues that impact K-12 and Higher Education facilities has featured an article by ABM Franchising Group Senior Vice President, Kelly Pnacek. The article - 'Don’t Hobble Your Building’s Health' 'Don’t Hobble Your Building’s Health' highlights how improving ventilation to respond to pathogens and improve air quality can stress HVAC systems already suffering from lack...

The ongoing pandemic introduced the general public to many new terms and acronyms. While a term such as indoor air quality (IAQ) isn’t new, many more people became familiar with it as a result of COVID-19. HEPA is another term now gaining a wider understanding. It relates to the effectiveness of air filters. CADR, which stands for Clean Air Delivery Rate, is also a term entering the public consciousness. It’s an important part of air purifier performance, yet many home and business...

BluE Nexus Corporation, AISIN Corporation, and DENSO Corporation announced that they have jointly developed an eAxle for Toyota’s new battery electric vehicle (BEV), bZ4X scheduled to be released on May 12, 2022. BluE’s first eAxle has achieved excellent dynamic performance and downsizing and helps vehicles increase their electric mileage. electric vehicles BluE was established in April 2019 to develop and sell electric systems and driving modules. By combining the strengths of A...

XOi Technologies, a globally renowned provider of technician-focused technology solutions and Synergy Solution Group, an innovative commercial HVAC peer network, announce a shared initiative that delivers XOi’s premium Journeyman Platform suite of powerful technician-enablement solutions to a nationwide roster of leading contractors. Synergy Solution Group is the first industry network group to adopt the exclusive Journeyman Platform solution, XOi Technologies’ next-generation smart...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has introduced Solution Navigator, a comprehensive digital experience that easily navigates the product life cycle in Building Automation Systems, Fire, Security, HVAC and Industrial Refrigeration, in order to create a next generation of customer enablement tools. Customers can select, price, quote, order, track shipments, locate replacement parts, process warranty claims, access training and...

Campbell University is a private university founded in 1887 by Baptist minister, J.A. Campbell. It currently has a student enrollment of 6,185 and the main campus is situated on 850 acres in Buies Creek, North Carolina, USA. The campus has fifteen (15) dormitories/apartment buildings total. Indoor air quality and mechanical issues were reported in two of these student housing facilities and the university knew they needed to be addressed. The Concern The Campbell University facility team had...

European regulators are compelling suppliers to use Qualified e-Seal Certificates to register and label their products for use in Europe. The European Product Registry for Energy Labeling (EPREL) is instructing those suppliers to use Qualified e-Seal Certificates to access their online database so that they can verify their legal registration status in the EU. Energy efficiency labels on products are longstanding and successful policy tools to save energy and money for consumers. In the United...

Sustainable construction and building design have never been more important for the construction industry. A crucial component of the built environment – which contributes some 40% of the United Kingdom’s carbon emissions - the rising demand for green construction demonstrates the industry’s growing awareness and commitment to enact change. Highlighting the impact of this movement, green construction innovators, Dura Products, has announced details of its planned expansion to...

Air comfort is always top of mind for homeowners, especially when the air conditioner or furnace stops working and they are hot or cold! But what about air quality? Homeowners, particularly those with allergies or asthma should keep an eye on their air quality, which will lead to a boost in quality of life. Both air purifiers and UV lights can “scrub” air of allergens, mold, dirt, and more. But what is the difference? Van Drunen take a look at these two options for breathing in the...

For those who are interested in starting an HVAC business, there is a massive opportunity for them in this industry! The U.S. HVAC industry is not going anywhere, and predictions forecast that it will continue to expand in size over the next ten years. For individuals who are just researching how to start or have already been working on their idea for years, Payzer is here to help provide them with the background knowledge they need to start turning their dreams into reality! Start with an eff...

After being used as a 3000-bed field hospital in the early part of the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, the stakeholders for the Javits Center (a 3.3 million sq. ft., convention center), located in Manhattan, New York City, USA, realized the need to re-commission the facility back to public use. They knew they would need to initiate a stringent disinfection and remediation protocol to ensure public safety. Javits Center contracted with Pure Air Control Services Inc. to disinfect the entire facility at t...

The focus on cutting energy consumption and reducing the carbon footprint has never been higher, but results are often achieved by compromising usability or efficiency. The Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit delivers strong environmental benefits, as well as significant reductions on heating bills - all delivered with a short ROI. The Danfoss Heat Recovery Unit (HRU) is designed to recover the waste heat from CO2 refrigeration installations. The reclaimed heat can be used for domestic heating purposes,...

The Brees Dream Foundation announced the launch of a new educational facility in Kenner, Louisiana, USA, for training Louisianans in the skilled trades for construction. The BuildStrong Academy of Greater New Orleans will provide its training programs at no cost to students. Citing the severe labor shortage here and throughout the country, officials said the purpose of the academy is to teach construction trade skills to anyone seeking a new career path and place them into well-paying jobs. Fr...

While some students aren’t interested in the occupations on their high school career aptitude assessment, that was not the case for Diana Soto-Marengo, Focus Factory Manager at Thermo King’s Arecibo, Puerto Rico manufacturing facility. On her test results, industrial engineering was a career option, and it stood out for her because it was a blend of people-facing, technical, and project management. She decided in high school to be an engineer. Then she set out on a path toward her f...

Governments around the world are introducing legislation to move towards net-zero carbon emissions by the Year 2050. In light of this, the AEC industry is capitalizing on previous work and pushing the conversation forward through the ever-growing number of net-zero carbon projects. One of the biggest hurdles in the way of the AEC industry’s push towards decarbonization is energy consumption. Experts estimate that nearly one-third of all energy consumption is wasted. This has serious impli...

National Air Duct Cleaners Association - NADCA, the HVAC inspection, cleaning, and restoration association, welcomes Charles Cochrane back to its Board of Directors. Charles Cochrane was officially inducted at NADCA’s 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition, which took place in Aurora, Colorado, USA, from March 20 to March 22, 2022. Charles Cochrane is currently the President of Cochrane Ventilation, Inc., a renowned commercial ventilation cleaning and indoor air quality firm that was founde...

Carrier Transicold has announced that it is bringing powerful new capabilities to its Lynx Fleet open ecosystem, which is now available for over-the-road owners, operators and leasing companies, in order to provide a new level of visibility, data and actionable insights, across their entire portfolio, so they can optimize their fleet and business operations. Carrier Transicold is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the global provider of healthy, safe sustainable and intelligent building and...

Bluon, Inc. the fast-growing company committed to bringing unparalleled innovation to the HVAC industry by empowering HVAC technicians,  announced the promotion of Drew Eckman to senior vice president.  With this new appointment, Eckman officially joins Bluon’s senior management team and will lead the company’s sales team and overall go-to-market efforts. Role and responsibilities Eckman, who has been with the company for over two years following a successful legal caree...

The Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Johnson Controls have signed an agreement that commits more than CAD 125 million to accelerate private sector decarbonization retrofit projects across Canada. Agreement details The agreement sees the CIB investing up to CAD 100 million toward commercial, industrial, manufacturing, and multi-residential buildings leveraged through Johnson Controls OpenBlue Net Zero Buildings as a Service offering. The CIB's financing represents 80 percent of the overal...

It’s not what users can see indoors that worries building managers. What they can’t see is just as dangerous. This is true for office buildings, classrooms, and medical clinics. In any indoor environment, what is invisible to the eye can impact the respiratory system and affect the health of building occupants. The pollutants in the air users breathe have both short- and long-term effects. Therefore, improving indoor air quality is a smart IAQ investment. Investment in IAQ Pays O...

Johnson Controls, the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable building solutions, has leveraged its Silent-Aire solutions, in order to offer the industry’s first hyperscale data center platform, which is focused on helping cloud providers to meet ambitious sustainability targets. The Johnson Controls Data Center Solutions platform delivers innovative solutions that conserve water and reduce energy consumption, including air-cooled chillers, liquid cooling, combination...

Baxi (Baxi Heating) apprentice service engineers took part in a week-long team building course, designed to develop the next generation of installers, with activities that focused on personal development and problem solving. The team building program was tailored to Baxi’s visions and values, with apprentices undertaking team-based exercises linked to their Level 3 Domestic Service Engineering apprenticeship scheme. Team building program for apprentices During the week spent at SKERN Tr...

Samsung’s new Light Commercial (CAC) single-zone systems offer 9 types of indoor units, ranging from 9,000 to 48,000 Btu/h, to provide solutions for almost any application.  Energy Star® certified system With increasing decarbonization and electrification efforts, Samsung put a strong emphasis on high cooling performance, heating capacity, efficiency ratings, and features. Many systems are Energy Star® certified and qualify for numerous energy rebates and programs including...