The price index does not reflect the steel and aluminum tariffs President Donald Trump announced in March, which further threaten the construction industry, AGC said.

When mechanical contractor Summer Breeze Comfort Systems decided it wanted to create a specialty niche for itself in indoor air quality work, the 17-year-old company made a financial commitment that’s now paying dividends. 

Anyone interested in weighing in on revisions to ASHRAE standard 90.2, “Energy-Efficient Design of Low-Rise Residential Buildings,” is invited to comment until June 18.

Motorized fire, smoke, and combination fire/smoke dampers and their testing requirements have come a long way since their introduction during the 1970s.

The Florida Roofing & Sheet Metal Contractors Association’s 96th annual convention takes place June 27-29 at the Gaylord Palms resort.

HVAC contracting can be a lucrative industry for those who are trained well and have a strong understanding of the components of operating a successful business.

EU officials said the trading bloc is prepared to retaliate with its own tariffs on a variety of U.S. exports, including HVAC equipment, if a stay is not granted. 

The study authors site the continued use of fossil fuels to provide heating as driving the green HVAC trend.

The awards were presented during NADCA’s 29th annual meeting and exposition, March 19-21 in Palm Springs, California.