I can say with confidence that no one succeeds in this HVAC business without mentors, educators — some of these individuals may have only provided you with good advice on one or two occasions, others may have far exceeded your expectations. 

Back in April 2022, I discussed the important role an individual fills when assigned the project manager (PM) position on a job, noting the position is more than just being a good communicator.

First, there was the energy crisis in the 1970s that would reshape the HVAC industry and how we would select the optimum HVAC systems based on the primary heating and cooling resources. 

The ASHRAE 2023 Handbook HVAC Applications is now out, and we need to get ready to revise it again. Updated every four years, this volume is significantly larger than its previous editions, in part due to a new Chapter 66, In-Room Air Cleaners.

Improving IAQ at 30 hotels in six states.

Often overlooked, the optimum acoustic environment doesn’t get included with HVAC design intent documents unless it is a theatre school.

First, we had individual controls systems within a building made up of simple, low-voltage electricity and pneumatic control systems for larger building management installations. 

Moving toward a university’s goal of complete electrification in 10 years.

First, there was the energy crisis in the 1970s that would reshape the HVAC industry and how we would select the optimum HVAC systems based on the primary heating and cooling resources. 

Replacement of a 30-year old fire-tube boiler with a new 95% efficient gas-fired steam condensing boiler to serve a university’s main campus cafeteria.