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“There are two types of contractors in the future, those on cloud-based software and those out of business.” Why is it important to consider how technology influences all industries? Well, technology is the way of the future! Have users paid close attention to how technology has transformed other industries? For example, look at how it transformed the taxi industry. Uber and Lyft gave the taxi market a run for their money, and now, not many individuals call a taxi company when they...

The Maintenance Agreement that the user, as an HVAC contractor can sell may seem like an afterthought, but actually, it can be one of the most important aspects of their HVAC company. If users currently are not offering HVAC Maintenance Agreements to their customers, here are 4 reasons why users should be using them to help improve their HVAC business and the relationship user have with their customers. Following are 4 reasons why HVAC service contracts are important for technicians t...

It’s certainly not easy starting an HVAC business, but with the proper HVAC business plan in place and the appropriate licenses secured, users are ready to hit the ground running.  When the user identified which types of services they will offer while creating their HVAC business plan? Depending on the service offering, the user will need to be licensed in each area they plan to service- plumbing, electrical, air quality, cooling, etc. And, the user needs to be legally...

Per Skoglund takes over as the new CEO of FVB Sverige AB on January 1, 2023. He has been the Deputy CEO since 2017 and is succeeding Leif Breitholtz. Per Skoglund is taking over the position of CEO during a turbulent time in the world, particularly in the energy sector. ”This is the right time for our services. I feel strongly about the company and want to continue to develop our current business offerings,” says Per Skoglund. FVB From the beginning, FVB has been very strong in di...

IAQ dangers continue to hamper efforts to create healthy indoor air. Facilities managers in all industries, as well as in schools and government facilities, rely on the help of qualified IAQ firms to keep their buildings safe. As 2022 comes to an end, Pure Air Controls continues to look at the IAQ issues it covered as well as the services and methods that address them.   The IAQ Dangers of Allergens Recently, Pure Air Controls used the opportunity to remind facilities managers abo...

Modine Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in innovative heating solutions in the HVAC industry, was recently recognized by Heating, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) for its 60-year participation in the HARDI conference. Modine Manufacturing is one of the oldest supporters of HARDI and regularly brings its knowledge of the HVAC/R industry to the annual conference. “At Modine, we pride ourselves in providing innovative solutions that help produce a cleaner,...

Facilio, an AI-driven property operations platform provider with customers across 12 countries, opened a new office space in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. With plans to ramp up its headcount in the next year, the SaaS company moved to a 40,000 sq ft space in the city. Speaking on the occasion, Prabhu Ramachandran, CEO & Co-Founder - Facilio said, "We currently manage 10,000+ buildings spread across commercial offices, healthcare, hospitality & retail across the globe. We are aiming to double thi...

The Air Alert app has officially partnered with UNITED24. American actor - Mark Hamill, an ambassador of the fundraising platform, has voiced the English version of the app. In addition, push notifications signaling the end of an air raid now call to make a donation to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The legendary actor behind Luke Skywalker will notify users about five types of danger: missile attacks, artillery shelling, street fighting, radiation and chemical threats. Mark Hamill has al...

Founded in February 2020, following an acquisition between the France Air Group and the HVAC branch of the SIG Group, the Airvance Group is an expert in indoor air handling and air quality in buildings. Airvance Group’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Laurent Dolbeau, represents the 4th generation of this entirely family-run group. Digital creation and investments during lockdown The Airvance Group was established remotely during the COVID-19 lockdown Now ranking in the Top 5 of Europea...

Plasma ionization unit can be fitted into the return air side of a ducted unit to provide a continuous stream of ionized particles using Plasma Air’s Bi-Polar Ionization system, neutralizing pathogens, such as bacteria and viruses, as well as molds and odors. Applicable concealed ceiling units The PA604 can be fitted to the supply return air side of a ducted fan coil. The power supply can be run from the fan coil supply – please see install instructions for correct fitment and plac...

Assortment C&H heat pump range allows complying any heating, hot water supply, and cooling needs in the summer. EVIPOWER PREMIUM heat pump power range is from 8 kW to 23 kW for heating/hot water supply and from 6 kW to 11 kW for cooling. This allows covering a wide range of various solutions, both for industrial buildings and for the residential sector. Hot water supply Due to the multilingual menu, control of the heat pump is carried out casually and simply, and remote control capabiliti...

To save on energy bills, 56% of UK residents have reduced their central heating usage by at least three hours a day in December 2022, according to Uswitch.com. With winter approaching, which regions will benefit from warmer homes and lower energy bills due to more efficient boilers? As part of their boiler statistics report, Uswitch.com investigated energy performance certificates (EPC) for regions across Great Britain. Based on the performance and costs of hot water and heating systems, they c...

On behalf of the governments of France, Germany and Spain, the French General Directorate for Armament (DGA) has awarded to Dassault Aviation, Airbus, Indra, Eumet, and their industrial partners the contract for the Demonstrator Phase 1B of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). This landmark contract, amounting to € 3.2 billion, will cover work on the FCAS demonstrator and its components for about three and a half years. Dassault Aviation, Airbus, Indra and Eumet welcome this major step for...

In the chief medical officer’s annual report on air pollution (published Thursday 8 December 2022), Sir Chris Whitty cited solid fuels as being the most polluting method of domestic heating in England. Acknowledging the rising popularity of wood burning over recent years due to “aesthetic… practical, ecological or [now, more than ever,] economic reasons”, the government report lays out the best ways to approach solid fuel domestic heating where its use cannot be avoided...

Building services engineers will now be able to use CIC's new online Health and Safety Certification training and exam to qualify for their Engineering Services SKILLcard. CIC’s e-learning course has been recognized as an alternative to the CITB Health, Safety, and Environment test for managers and professionals seeking to qualify for the SKILLcards they need to gain access to construction sites. Engineering Services SKILLcard, which is managed by the Building Engineering Services Associa...

PARAT will deliver a quality 3MW Low Voltage Electrical Steam Boiler with a 690V connection, a design pressure of 12 barg and a design temperature of 191.6°C. They will also deliver the Control Panel and take care of the start-up. Their Partner in Iceland, Varma & Vélaverk ehf, will take care of the installation at the beverage site. This installation at Ölgerðin will add flexibility to their boiler house and reduce emissions. The steam boiler will be up and running in t...

In the heating season, European energy prices are expected to rise to record levels. One of the largest Swedish professional building owners, Willhem AB, has taken a proactive approach to cut costs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Willhem has signed an agreement with Danfoss to implement the Leanheat Building software starting with 6,500 apartments. Going forward, Leanheat Building will be the digital way to optimize energy consumption across Willhem’s property portfolio. Data is the...

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC (METUS), a supplier of Ductless and Ducted Mini-split and Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) all-climate heat-pump and air-conditioning systems, now offers the EZ FIT® MLZ-06 Recessed Ceiling-Cassette for those looking for the benefits of a recessed ceiling cassette in a smaller design. This sleek, narrow-body ceiling cassette is compatible with Mitsubishi Electric Multi-zone Outdoor systems. It can be easily installed as a system replacement or in new con...

One of the UK’s green construction companies is celebrating after recording its most successful business year to-date. Dura Products, which manufactures sustainable road kerbs and drainage solutions using recycled polymers, has sold over 100,000 units (over 50km) of Durakerb & Duradrain during the past year, up by almost 70% on 2021 figures. This follows on from a sustained period of growth in 2020, during which the business grew by over 60%. Greenhouse gas emissions Sustainability...

The trade body, Energy and Utilities Alliance, has applauded the Government for announcing its intention to switch UK boilers from natural gas to hydrogen-ready gas boilers. These boilers will become mandatory from 2026, under the plans announced. A hydrogen-ready boiler, out of its box, will run on natural gas and at the point when the gas network switched to hydrogen, it can be converted in the home to use 100 percent hydrogen. This conversion is similar to the 1960s conversion from Towns Gas...

DENSO Corporation announced it has been selected as an "A-List" company in the assessment of environmental initiatives conducted by the international nonprofit CDP for its excellent efforts in the areas of climate change and water security, as well as information disclosure. This is the first time DENSO has been selected for the 'A-List' in the area of 'Climate Change' and the second consecutive time in the area of 'Water Security'. sustainability management In its long-term policy for 2030,...

In the spring of 2022, most businesses and schools were open and ready to return to normal. Of course, this new normal included changes to the way users think about safety in buildings. Improving indoor air quality remained a top concern for building owners and facilities managers. They looked at ways to enhance IAQ through inspections, cleaning, and monitoring as well as ways to fund these efforts using available tax credits. They also offered advice on how to reduce energy costs through HVAC...

Toshiba Air Conditioning is transforming its approach to equipment commissioning, warranty registration, and installer training to provide a simple and quick online system with major benefits for contractors and end-users. Toshiba Carrier UK Ltd (TCUK) is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, the provider of healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and cold chain solutions. The online commissioning and warranty tools are now fully integrated, with Toshiba Air Conditioning’s w...

To sustain investments in learning initiatives and address aging facility assets, Abbeville County School District needed a way to control operating costs and ensure capital funds could equitably improve facilities for students in every school.   ABM’s custom energy savings project creates a projected $4.9 million in energy and operating cost savings over 15 years. To enable general fund relief, the integrated facility upgrade solution provides an opportunity to transform the distric...

On the basis of years of expertise gained in the air filtration industry, they have decided to create their own reference point providing expert technical/commercial support in response to the growing demand on the German market. They are pleased to announce the opening of their new Sales Office, which will be located in: Fritz-Vomfelde-Str. 6 – 40547 Düsseldorf, Germany.

Abdula Maulik, the General Manager of the Project Development Department, State Electric Company Limited, Maldives, issued the Final Acceptance Certificate (FAC) for the Diesel Engine Generation and Seawater Desalination Project in the Maldives to Dongfang Electric International Corporation, which represented the complete successful performance of the project.

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the second consecutive year and the North America Index for the twelfth consecutive year. The company performed in the 97th percentile in the Capital Goods industry in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment (score date: Oct. 21, 2022), with perfect scores of 100 in both the environmental and social reporting categories. Dow Jones Sustainability World Index...

Trane Technologies’ Residential HVAC business announces a price increase of up to 10 percent on select residential heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment. The increase applies to Trane®, American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning, RunTru™ by Trane, and Ameristar™ by American Standard equipment, and related parts and supply brands. The price increase for residential equipment and select parts and supplies will take effect on products that shi...

Small-format food retail stores now have the ability to implement CO2 refrigeration systems without excess first-cost investments. Danfoss’ CO2 MiniPack Controller provides a complete packaging solution that makes CO2 approachable for small-format food retailers who would like to harness its benefits, even those with little CO2 experience. With the functionality of a dedicated CO2 controller, minimal complexity, and unique ease of use at competitive pricing, the MiniPack Controller is a f...

The Eurovent Task Force ‘Polyvalent Units’ has elected Alberto Ferrandi (Swegon) as the new Group Chairman. He will be supported by the newly elected Vice-Chairman - Francesco Di Giovanni (Daikin). Alberto Ferrandi, Product Manager at Swegon Group was elected as the new Chairman of the Task Force during its first physical meeting in Antalya on 28 October, 2022. He has in-depth knowledge of thermotechnics, thermofluid-dynamics, electrical engineering, transmission, and production of...