Optimism for improving economic business prospects in the HVACR industry continue to grow, according to a recent ASHRAE/AHR Expo survey sent to more than 1,000 HVACR manufacturers worldwide.

ASHRAE says it has accepted an invitation from the U.S. Department of Energy to join an effort aimed at improving building performance through a better prepared workforce.

Lessons learned in the design, construction, and operation of tall buildings can also be applied to buildings of all sizes and stories, according to ASHRAE.

The winners of the 2014 AHR Expo Innovation Awards have been selected and will be honored at a ceremony on Jan. 22.

ASHRAE and the Indoor Air Quality Association have promised to work together to promote better indoor air quality in the built environment.

ASHRAE is currently looking for presenters to participate at the 2014 ASHRAE/IBPSA-USA Building Simulation Conference.

The National Environmental Balancing Bureau is offering a webinar on ASHRAE 202, which sets minimum requirements for the commissioning process.

ASHRAE has released the 2013 version of its indoor air quality standard, which according to the association, contains several revisions that will help users better meet its requirements.

Available in the 15- to 25-tonnage range, the new Trane® Foundation™ light-commercial rooftop units feature a dual-footprint design that can directly replace up to two-thirds of existing units without adaptor curbs.

New York City is the location for the 2014 ASHRAE Winter Conference, and registration is now open for attendees.