Commercial Indoor Air Quality

Are Duct Cleaners the New Wave of Duct Renovators?

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Offering duct renovation can be a boon to HVAC contractors, and the time to get started is now.

UV-C Technology Now the Standard in Today’s Health Care Facilities

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 07:00:00 -0400

In the last decade, UV-C installation has really become the standard in the healthcare sector, given its ability to be easily retrofitted, save money and energy, and inactivate those infection-causing microorganisms on HVAC surfaces and airstreams.

Clearing the Air: The Hidden Danger of VOCs in our Indoor Environments

Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 -0400

One of the key contributors to indoor pollution is volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Contractors can play a critical role in controlling them.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: Disinfecting Indoor Air Quality

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Fri, 17 May 2024 07:00:00 -0400

On this episode of the NEWSMakers podcast, Ira Copeland, vice president of marketing at Decon7, joins us to discuss the missing part of indoor air quality (IAQ): disinfecting.

Ensuring Comfort and IAQ in Commercial Buildings and Schools During Summer

Tue, 14 May 2024 14:00:00 -0400

Educating the overseers of these buildings on the importance of keeping HVAC systems up and running, even in the summer months, can help prevent damage to both the building and the system itself.

IAQ Goes Mainstream Across Commercial Applications

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:00:00 -0500

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talked about what’s shaping their design of IAQ products and showcased products that meet IAQ needs.

Commercial Indoor Air Quality Solutions

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 07:00:00 -0500

Cleaner indoor air means healthier building occupants who perform better and are more productive. Here are five products that improve IAQ in the places where people work, shop, and play.

How Contractors Can Help Improve IAQ in Schools

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Contractors have to stay educated and be in communication with school administrators regarding how they can achieve better IAQ and what funding is available to them.

Smart HVAC Tech, Smartly Grown Crops

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Tue, 10 Oct 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Today's grow room technology allows HVAC technicians to monitor light, humidity, carbon dioxide, and more.

2023 Dealer Design Awards: Indoor Air Quality

woerpelh@bnpmedia.com (Herb Woerpel) — Thu, 03 Aug 2023 11:00:18 -0400

The Indoor Air Quality category winner is an in-duct system that actively works to improve residential IAQ.

AMCA Updates Air-Control-Devices Rating Publication 511

Thu, 11 May 2023 12:00:00 -0400

Superseding AMCA Publication 511-21, AMCA Publication 511-21 (Rev. 12-22) outlines technical procedures and the proper presentation of data for the certification of air-control devices through the AMCA Certified Ratings Program (CRP).

Filters, DOAS, and Portable Units Contribute to Commercial IAQ

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 07:00:00 -0400

Whether it is through the use of high-level filtration, UV lights, or other technology, manufacturers have been using the increased awareness of IAQ to their advantage, designing products to meet these new demands.

General Filters Presents Soaring Eagle Award to Mid-Atlantic Sales

Thu, 09 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500

General Filters' Soaring Eagle Award honors the sales agency that best represents the company in terms of sales revenue, sales growth, and new product sales.

White House Holds Indoor Air Quality Summit

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Tue, 25 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

October is National Indoor Air Quality Awareness Month and the Biden administration is working to ensure that IAQ remains in the spotlight as the pandemic fades into America’s rearview mirror.

OEMs: Hospitality Industry Seeks Improved Indoor Air Quality

mattjachman@achrnews.com (Matt Jachman) — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Responding to increased public awareness of the importance of healthy indoor air quality, the hospitality industry is stepping up its game when it comes to providing guests with fresher, cleaner, and, sometimes, sanitized indoor air.

Study Reveals 74% of US Workers Anxious Over Indoor Air Quality

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Fri, 19 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400

A recent study surveyed 1,500 workers between the U.S. and Canada and showed that not only do the majority of the respondents think about air quality, they worry about it.

2022 Dealer Design Awards: Indoor Air Quality

layandahhan@achrnews.com (Layan Dahhan) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 07:34:18 -0400

The Indoor Air Quality category winners include an all-in-one thermostat system, an IAQ accessory, and a thermal dispersion fan inlet.

CDC: 38.5% of U.S. Schools Report HVAC Upgrades

hannahbelloli@achrnews.com (Hannah Belloli) — Sat, 02 Jul 2022 07:00:00 -0400

Despite increased federal funding around IAQ for K-12 schools, the most common ventilation strategies over the past year remain lower-cost options.

Governor Proposes Grant Program for HVAC Upgrades at Schools

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:00:00 -0400

After years of neglect, school districts and local governments are finally investing in the HVAC systems at their facilities. Now, one state governor wants to keep the money flowing with grants marked for HVAC upgrades.

EnVisioneering Connect! Highlighted HVACR Trends, Technologies

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:26:56 -0400

Bronx Nonprofit Upgrades Air System to Protect Individuals with Special Needs

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 13:00:00 -0500

Unique Life Inc. partnered with Today HVAC to install Dexwet’s air filters in every classroom and office to protect individuals from harmful airborne particles that can cause health problems.

Schools Look to Spend Money on HVAC Upgrades

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 07:00:00 -0500

The pandemic increased awareness of the poor state of HVAC systems in many schools. Now, money for school IAQ projects is becoming available from a variety of sources.

Indoor Air Quality Solutions for VRF Systems

Mon, 06 Dec 2021 07:00:00 -0500

The pandemic has caused IAQ to become a big concern, which has led industry experts to recommend increasing ventilation and upgrading filtration for commercial buildings.

ASHRAE Expert Talks Future of Indoor Air Quality, Energy Control Post-Pandemic

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Mon, 29 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500

The sudden onset of COVID-19 catapulted IAQ into the spotlight. What will happen to IAQ enthusiasm when the pandemic fades?

Experts Expect Interest in IAQ to Continue after COVID

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -0500

The coronavirus pandemic increased consumer awareness of IAQ to its highest level. The question now is, will this elevated interest in IAQ continue after the pandemic ends?

Project Files: Episode 43 — Bull Valley Golf Club RTU Upgrade

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:52:00 -0400

With thousands of people visiting every year, Bull Valley needed to address deficiencies within the HVAC system of the 32-year-old clubhouse: in particular, the rooftop units.

Rheem Executive Explains Strategy Behind Friedrich Acquisition

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Rheem recently acquired Friedrich Air Conditioning from Monomoy Capital Partners. Mike Branson answered our questions on how the deal developed.

Project Files: Episode 42 — Amalie Arena IAQ Update

mariataylor@achrnews.com (Maria Taylor) — Fri, 08 Oct 2021 03:00:00 -0400

Pure Air Control Services recently completed an IAQ project that helped fans and hockey players at the Stanley Cup Playoffs breathe easy at Tampa Bay’s Amalie Arena.

Daikin Applied Focuses On Decarbonization, Indoor Air Quality, and Digitalization

Thu, 30 Sep 2021 07:00:00 -0400

Daikin welcomed sales representatives and customers to its biennial group sales meeting, which offered an opportunity to gather in person.

Rooftop Retrofits Can Bring Indoor Air Quality, Occupant Comfort, Energy Savings

Mon, 20 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Packaged rooftop units are the workhorses of the commercial market, providing cooling to approximately 60% of U.S. commercial building floor area.