Aaron Bock, PE, breaks down the complex plumbing demands of hospital Sterile Processing Departments, emphasizing why precision in water purity, temperature, and system redundancy is vital for supporting life-saving surgical workflows.

Louis van Belle, PE, combines his passion for homebrewing with professional expertise to explain how the core ingredients of beer shape the unique mechanical and plumbing demands of a modern brewery.

Integrated automation is shifting plumbing design from simple equipment selection to a vital role in building intelligence, requiring engineers to bridge the gap between mechanical layouts and digital control strategies.

Jill Imig draws on lessons from her grandfather’s Dairy Queen corner booth to illustrate why meaningful human connection and visibility remain the most powerful tools in a leader’s arsenal.

Lici Resch explores the 50-year legacy of CPVC in fire protection, debunking flammability myths while highlighting the critical need for chemical compatibility and expert installation to ensure system longevity.

The recognitions highlight the distinct ways ASHRAE members advance building performance, sustainability and the HVAC&R profession worldwide. 

SPX Cooling Tech is the first manufacturer to qualify for this new certification.

Service Autopilot and FieldEdge bring service business owners together in Nashville for a State of the Industry conference focused on navigating today’s market pressures, strengthening operations, and building scalable businesses.

To help HVAC-R businesses address these areas, MSA Safety will showcase its latest end-to-end refrigerant management and monitoring solutions and debut its newest refrigerant monitors at the upcoming AHR Expo.