The systems serve heating and cooling applications between 3- and 5-ton capacities, making them ideal for the residential and light commercial markets.
The agreement defines parameters by which ASHRAE and DHS S&T will discuss and share information about emerging research results and technologies in HVAC systems in order to support building occupant health and safety across the Homeland Security Enterprise.
The firms will work together to address aging infrastructure concerns throughout Texas and across the U.S., supporting more resilient, capable and advanced communities.
DeFranco, president and CEO of Iota Communications Inc. and a current IBC vice chair, succeeds Trevor Nightingale, director general, Construction Research Centre, National Research Council of Canada.