At booth SL332, contractors, engineers, distributors and industry leaders experienced firsthand how RLS is helping HVAC/R professionals press faster and stronger.

The conference drew 3,825 registrants and featured more than 400 committee meetings, over 100 technical sessions and a robust slate of networking and professional development opportunities.

In this role, South will lead enterprisewide efforts across product design, testing, compliance and documentation.

Nominations for officers and directors were made by the ASHRAE Nominating Committee from a list recommended by individual members and from Chapters Regional Conferences.

Trane – by Trane Technologies has announced the launch of Trane Cloud, a digital hub designed to transform how building operators, facility teams, and energy managers interact with their buildings.

Running from Feb. 2 through May 1, 2026, participants earn ‘tokens’ for Watts Lifestyle Merchandise through the Watts Works platform.

Joan O’Neil introduces the ICC-AI Navigator, a specialized tool designed to provide engineers with rapid, authoritative code information while eliminating the accuracy risks and "hallucinations" common in mainstream AI platforms.

Nicholas Hipp explores how collaborative engineering is solving the challenge of shrinking restaurant footprints through space-saving wall-mounted booster pumps and creative water volume solutions.

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.