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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...
Running an HVAC business can be challenging. It’s no longer about just user HVAC capabilities and skills, but about the day-to-day operations, the schedules, the invoices, the trucks, the marketing, and the employees. It sounds like a lot but Payzer is there to help users get a handle on where to start as well as the key things to keep in mind while running a user business. 1) Have a solid business plan A business plan is crucial for the growth and success of a user HVA...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Modine Coatings, a division of Modine Manufacturing Company and a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the HVAC industry, is partnering with Air Solutions Partners to expand access to the GulfCoat® Contractor Series product line and the Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services. Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services As part of the partnership, Air Solutions Partners, a RectorSeal manufacturing representative, will market Insitu® Spray Applied Coat...
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.
The Government’s recently announced ECO+ Scheme has been hailed as a welcome step in the right direction in improving energy efficiency in UK homes by an industry trade body. ECO+ scheme Set to launch in Spring 2023, the ECO+ scheme will set aside £1 billion to improve insulation among the UK’s homes. It will help to reduce energy costs for households by around £310 a year and extend support to those in the least energy-efficient homes in lower Council Tax bands. It fo...
iGas USA, one of the world’s largest refrigerant gas suppliers, announces the opening of their newly constructed, 2 million sq. ft. state-of-the-art production facility which is located on 40 acres of land in Abu Dhabi. Currently, iGas is in process of fulfilling its first production run with initial deliveries to arrive in the US in early Q1-2023. efficiency of refrigerant gas At the forefront, iGas promotes the production, efficiency, and quality of refrigerant gas “We are very...
Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, will showcase innovative, new technologies and capabilities that address decarbonization and occupant health, safety, and comfort along with Johnson Controls-Hitachi at the upcoming 2023 AHR Expo (booth B1617), Feb. 6-8 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. At the show, Johnson Controls will demonstrate its products and solutions that improve sustainability and optimize building performance aligned with pending U.S. governm...
Implementation of a device to promote the installation of heat pumps certified NF and Eurovent Certified Performance in France. MON CHAUFFAGE PRIM 3E The promotion is carried out as a partner of the «MON CHAUFFAGE PRIM 3E» offer developed with TOTAL and PROM UCF (a subsidiary of UMGCCP FFB). The offer stresses and values the importance of good seasonal efficiency and low noise levels of heat pumps (certified performances by a robust third-party...
French company Airwell, a creator of climatic and thermal solutions, received the Bronze Winner award for its Hybrid House solution (Ma Maison Hybride), on 4th July, at the Innovation Awards at Le Mondial du Bâtiment. The distinction was received in the Construction Tech - Start-Up and New Technologies category, as part of the Innovation Awards competition for exhibitors at Interclima, Batimat and Idéobain. The 2022 awards included 82 nominees, selected from a total of 167 s...
Modine Coatings, a division of Modine Manufacturing Company and a pioneer in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the HVAC industry, is partnering with Wright Sales to expand access to the GulfCoat® Contractor Series product line and the Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services. As part of the partnership, Wright Sales, a RectorSeal manufacturing representative, will market Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services and the complete line of GulfCoat® Contractor Series products...
Foremost heating, plumbing and air movement materials supplier TG Lynes has taken the next step on its road to net zero by introducing low-carbon Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) vehicles to its fleet. TG Lynes has started using HVO in two of its 18-tonne lorries which were running on diesel, making them 90 percent more carbon efficient. The business has also installed a 10,000 litre HVO tank at its Enfield base for easy on-site refuelling. HVO is a cleaner alternative to diesel and is manufact...
Semtech Corporation, a global supplier of high-performance analog and mixed-signal semiconductors and advanced algorithms, announced that Sweden-based Nordic Propeye, an end-to-end Internet of Things (IoT) solutions provider for smart buildings, has integrated Semtech’s LoRa® devices and the LoRaWAN® standard into its new HVAC optimization solution being launched in the U.S. marketplace to reduce energy consumption. IoT solutions Global pressure on energy prices, an increased foc...
Interplay Learning, the provider of online and VR training for the essential skilled trades, has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in the Business list in the Prosperous and Thriving ($5-$50 million in gross revenue) category. Inc.’s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society. The list, which can be found in the Winter issue of Inc. magazine (on newsstands Dec. 13), recognizes the most dynamic companies of all sizes a...
Superior Sensor Technology announced its precise differential pressure sensor technology has the potential of greatly improving the detection of ammonia leaks or clogs in HVAC or industrial refrigeration equipment. Using an advanced pressure sensor technology, called NimbleSense, the company’s differential pressure sensors achieve extreme pressure measurement accuracy within 0.05% of the selected pressure range. When used in HVAC and industrial equipment, this precise measurement capabili...
Johnson Controls International plc (JCI), the globally renowned company for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, has named Jim Lucas as Vice President of Investor Relations, effective from now. Olivier Leonetti, the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at Johnson Controls, said “I am thrilled to welcome Jim to our team. His diverse background and strong track record of financial leadership, investor relations strategy, and Wall Street expertise will be invaluable to Johnson Controls.”...
ECM Technologies has been awarded an additional $400,000 contract increase by the City of Phoenix to treat Sky Harbor Airport’s massive HVAC systems. The company’s proprietary ThermaClear™ radically extends the life and efficiency of HVAC systems with one treatment for the entire lifespan of the equipment, resulting in additional carbon footprint reduction and substantial energy savings, up to 15% annually. ECM Technologies previously treated one of the airport’s facilit...
Baxi’s parent company, BDR Thermea Group, the manufacturer of smart indoor climate solutions, launches a world-first pilot using its 100% hydrogen boilers in 12 inhabited homes with hydrogen supplied via an existing natural gas grid. hydrogen heating The pioneering pilot in the eastern Dutch town of Lochem is the first time hydrogen heating is tested at this scale anywhere in the world. The detached listed houses, all built around 1900, will each be equipped with one of the boilers, whi...
