The guideline provides a step-by-step procedure for sensitive energy upgrading, beginning with forming the project team and gathering building and energy use histories, to instituting energy efficiency measures.

The keywords are cooling, refrigeration, chilling, freezing and cold chain.

Nortek Air Solutions’ Golden Circle level donation supports industry research that helps develop future state-of-the-art and energy-efficient HVACR equipment.

Certification validates competency of the HVAC Designer, working under the responsible charge of an engineer, to design HVAC systems to meet building/project requirements.

This year's conference is in Kansas City, Missouri, from June 22-26.

Technology such as the Internet of Things and building automation control are trends that will be the focus for exhibitors over the next year.

ASHRAE looks to manufacturers for help planning and executing tomorrow’s HVAC equipment and building energy efficiency to reach a net-zero impact goal.

Building modeling professionals and practitioners are invited to submit presentation proposals between 20 to 30 minutes in length or 90-minute panel and seminar sessions.

Laird was an active participant in BACnet International’s BTL Working Group and the ASHRAE SSPC 135 BACnet Committee, and he also served on the board of directors of BACnet International.