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The Minnesota Twins and Uponor, a GF Building Flow Solutions brand with North American headquarters in Apple Valley, Minnesota.  Announced a multi-year partnership with a focus on enhancing and furthering the Major League Baseball club’s longstanding sustainability and community impact missions.  Partnering for impact This partnership marks Uponor’s first with a professional sports organisation supported by Oak View GroupConnecting the expertise of Uponor, a pioneer glob...

San Diego-based Solatube Home, the residential division of Solatube International Inc., the award-winning globally renowned manufacturer of tubular skylights and home ventilations systems, is making it easier than ever for Phoenix Metro homeowners to brighten their homes with natural light and improve indoor air circulation — while improving energy efficiency.  Unlike traditional skylights that can cause glare and heat buildup, Solatube tubular skylights use advanced optics to captur...

Eco-tech pioneer Hive and clean energy-tech champion, Aira have formed a long-term, strategic partnership to supercharge heat pump installs in the UK. Combining Hive’s legacy as a pioneering smart home solution provider and Aira’s intelligent products, the collaboration will see the brands dramatically increase adoption in the UK by making heat pumps more affordable and accessible. Clean energy revolution Hive already transformed home energy usage in over 2 million homes and saved...

The 13th edition of Big 5 Construct Saudi was inaugurated by Mohammed Abdulaziz Alajlan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Saudi Contractors Authority (SCA) at the Riyadh Front Exhibition and Conference Center at Roshn Front unveiling its new two-week format designed to meet the increasing market demand and sector-specific growth opportunities within Saudi Arabia’s construction industry. As it opened for its first week, Big 5 Construct Saudi hosted the 5th edition of the Internationa...

Quilt, a pioneering home climate technology startup, released new consumer research, revealing a growing consumer desire for upgraded heating and cooling. The findings highlight an increase in awareness for heat pumps, and a preference for a more efficient, design-forward, and intuitive approach to home climate control.  The company’s ductless heat pump system is modernizing home comfort with its superior efficiency, smart technology, and sleek design, setting a new standard for heat...

Build4Asia — Asia’s Innovative Technology Showcase for Building, Electrical Engineering, and Security Industries is set to embark on an exciting new chapter in 2025. Event aim Originally scheduled for May at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, the event will take place from 15-17 July at AsiaWorld-Expo, co-locating with three other technology-focused exhibitions including The Battery Show Asia, Mobility Tech Asia, and the brand-new Data Center Asia. Through this stra...

Hive has announced an upgrade to its smart thermostat technology, which now includes OpenTherm, delivering customers with OpenTherm-compatible Combi boilers a reduction of up to 12% in gas consumption. OpenTherm allows constant communication between the thermostat and the boiler, resulting in greater modulation of the flow temperature within a home heating system. OpenTherm-compatible heating kits The eco-tech brand will be rolling out its new OpenTherm-compatible heating kits The technology...

The new Sensaphone Sentry system is an easy, affordable remote monitoring solution to track HVACR equipment performance and critical conditions around the clock. Sensaphone will introduce the Sentry system at the AHR Expo 2025, at booth 1181, taking place from February 10-12, 2025, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, USA.  Sensaphone Sentry system The Sensaphone Sentry system uses cellular technology to remotely track up to five conditions, such as tempe...

Marcone, a renowned North American appliance, HVAC, plumbing, and pool repair parts distributor, proudly supported numerous charities in 2024, focusing on veterans, first responders, medical causes, and children. Throughout the year, Marcone and its affiliated companies contributed to a variety of nonprofits, including: HVAC Total Air Supply supported Chandler’s Angels Initiative, American Legion, local veteran and first responder organizations. O’Connor Company participated in...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, security, and safety, is introducing the new Honeywell Home X2S smart thermostat at CES 2025. Available at home improvement retailers this spring, the Matter-enable,d and ENERGY STAR® certified smart thermostat offers unsurpassed features at an accessible price point. Home X2S smart thermostat “Our new Honeywell Home X2S smart thermostat is ideal for those who are looking to upgrade their thermostat but may be in...

SmartAC.com, a pioneer in customer loyalty management for contractors, has announced an extension fundraiser led by Mercury Fund, with follow-up participation from existing investors. The additional capital will enable SmartAC.com to expand its platform and scale operations to further meet the growing demand for technology and data-driven solutions in the trades. efficiency, cost savings SmartAC.com’s growth comes alongside industry consolidation and a rapidly evolving technological lan...

The air treatment units from DECACLIMA's GC series have been certified by Eurovent with the TB1 category, the highest-rated factor for thermal bridging according to the EN 1886 standard. Achieving the TB1 category reflects DECACLIMA's commitment to innovation and reinforces its ability to undertake projects requiring high-performance, cutting-edge equipment.  TB1 category The thermal bridging factor, assessed for the TB1 category, measures the maximum temperature difference between the i...

Caryaire is pleased to add a mixed-flow Flow Fan to its strong family of Circular, Rectangular, and Cabinet Inline Fans. Mixed Flow fans are specially designed to provide a “mixed flow” air pattern with the help of its unique geometry. The initial axial airflow is deflected inwards with the use of special deflectors to form an air beam. The result is an increase in pressure due to the centrifugal force, making them ideal for overcoming the inherent resistance of ducted sys...

As Big 5 Global 2024 draws to a close, it marks the conclusion of LivableCitiesX, Future FM, and GeoWorld, which have addressed the need for new urbanism principles and cutting-edge innovations to transform cities. Prof. Carlos Moreno, Scientific Director at IAE Paris-Sorbonne and visionary behind the "15-Minute City" concept, captivated attendees with his call for a paradigm shift in urban planning. new urbanism “It is time to reflect on the future of cities; it is time for changing o...

Del-Air Plumbing, Air Conditioning, and Electric, Florida’s foremost indoor comfort provider, continues its expansion across Florida with the acquisition of Colman Heating & Air. Del-Air serves Volusia and Flagler counties including Daytona, Titusville, Cape Canaveral, Cocoa, New Smyrna, Ormond Beach, and Palm Coast. Colman Heating & Air Since opening in 1980, Colman Heating & Air has been a provider of home comfort along Florida’s Space Coast. Located in Titusvil...

Mini-split systems are great for keeping the house warm or cool, but people often wonder: Do users need one in every room? The answer depends on the size of the house, how users use their rooms, and what they prefer. Users might think they need a mini-split in every room, but they don’t! It all depends on a few things, like how air moves through the house, how many floors the house has, and how they want to control the temperature. Keeping everything comfortable For example, if the hous...

Intelligent power management company Eaton announces a collaboration with Treehouse to enable high-quality, cost-effective, and code-compliant residential electrification projects. The collaboration brings together Eaton’s digitally enabled electrical solutions with Treehouse’s AI-powered software and end-to-end installation capabilities, helping expedite the energy transition and electrification at home with EV charging, energy storage, heat pumps, and more. fast...

Aircuity, a pioneer in airflow optimization technology, announces that Jay Kress has joined the company as the Vice President, of Channel Sales. Jay Kress Jay brings a wealth of experience in sales leadership and strategic partnerships that will help the company’s network of channel partners continue to grow in the market. Kress has a proven track record of driving results through collaborative, innovative approaches, and will be instrumental in supporting and expanding relationships n...

Rubber World Industry LLC, a globally renowned manufacturer of rubber insulation products, is pleased to announce its participation in the Big 5 Expo 2024, where it will unveil its latest Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)-approved product line, including the widely recognized Gulf-O-Flex brand. This marks a significant step in the company’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, innovation, and global expansion. Rubber World Industry is proud to be the nonpareil EPD-approved HVAC&...

Rubber World Industry LLC, a globally renowned manufacturer of high-quality insulation products, is excited to announce that it will be showcasing its latest range of acoustic insulation solutions during the Big 5 Expo 2024, which is set to take place from 26th – 29th November, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, in Dubai, UAE. The Big 5 Expo, recognized as the largest and most influential construction event in the Middle East, provides an ideal platform for industries to introduce the...

Delta, a global pioneer in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, will debut at SC24 with its broad spectrum of energy-efficient power, thermal management, and infrastructure solutions for AI and high-performance computing (HPC) data centers. Unique features of the showcase include highly innovative liquid cooling plate systems and the 1.5 MW Coolant Distribution Unit (CDU), cutting-edge ORV3 power shelf systems, and high-performance power and cooling solutions for...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security, announced the First Alert® VISTA® H Series, a full-service, scalable security system designed for residential and light-commercial security installations. Unveiled at its CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new VISTA H Series builds on the dependability customers trust from Resideo's existing VISTA Platform and delivers a flexible solution that can easily integrate with the lates...

Resideo Technologies, a global provider of solutions for home comfort, energy management, safety, and security announced the Honeywell Home FocusPRO® series: a new enhanced thermostat design and user-friendly interface to elevate home comfort and control. Unveiled at Resideo’s CONNECT 2024 Customer Event, the new Honeywell Home FocusPRO thermostats address HVAC contractor needs, delivering simplified installations with a sophisticated design and feature-rich portfolio. FocusPRO therm...

Lennox Residential HVAC, a trusted home comfort solutions and energy-efficiency innovator since 1895, announced the latest addition to its industry-renowned Dave Lennox Signature® Collection with the launch of the SL25KCV Air Conditioner, the most precise and efficient air conditioner available.  A recent survey found that 81% of homeowners consider the installation of high-efficiency HVAC equipment to be either extremely or very important to them due to potential savings, with 91% rep...

SODECA has announced, on European Radon Day, the launch of a new micro-learning session focused on ventilation solutions to mitigate radon concentrations in indoor spaces. The session will take place on Tuesday, 19th November, at 11 a.m. (UTC/GMT +1), online, with free registration available for anyone interested. The session will be led by Carlos Martínez, an Environmental Engineer and Head of Training and Knowledge Transfer at SODECA.  microlearning sessions SODECA’s micro...

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) released the full schedule for the 2025 AHR Expo Education Program. The program will feature more than 250 sessions, including free industry seminars, a robust panel series lineup, new product presentations, and more. AHR education program “Educating our current and future workforce is an area of dedicated attention and effort across most industry conversations,” said Show Manager, Mark Stevens. &ldq...

Weil-McLain® has launched its latest promotion, offering contractors two chances to win big this heating season. Contractors who purchase residential high-efficiency boilers from an authorized Weil-McLain distributor can earn valuable rewards. Those who register and install the units can unlock even more incentives. Additionally, by joining The Weil-McLain Advantage™ program during the 2024 Double Down, Double Chance promotion, contractors can compete for regional prizes, including a...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer in smart, healthy, and sustainable buildings, is supplying the municipality of Neustadt in Holstein, Germany, with a state-of-the-art heat pump that will use water from the Baltic Sea to generate green energy. The system will provide part of the heat supply to a new district in the city's harbor via its heating network. This seawater solution is the first-of-its-kind in Germany on this scale and represents a model for the transformation of heat supply.  Heat...

As the seasons shift across Australia, weather can be unpredictable. During those colder months, having a reliable heating system that keeps users warm day and night becomes essential. Whether users just bought a property and want to implement a heating system in preparation for winter or the user wants the best system put in before renting to tenants, there are many reasons to consider an installation. That said, it’s not easy to pick a brand at times, so this blog will break down the di...

Boiler and heating appliance manufacturer, Navien, has announced the launch of a new online tool that will help installers find merchants quickly. Indeed, the ‘Find a Merchant’ tool – which is available on the Navien UK website – has been designed to make the installer journey easier by sourcing the nearest merchant to their location with Navien’s full range of boilers and heating appliances available for purchase. 'Find a Merchant’ tool Commenting on the l...