ACHR News
- ABC Reports June Construction Unemployment Rate Increases as Labor Force Grows July 18, 2018The construction industry has added 282,000 net new jobs during the past calendar year, a 4.1 percent increase.
- PHCC Educational Foundation Supports Plumbing, HVACR Contests at SkillsUSA Competition July 18, 2018Throughout the week, nearly 6,200 secondary and post-secondary career and technical education students competed in more than 100 trades contests.
- HARDI Cosigns Letter with Industry Groups Sent to American, Canadian Officials July 17, 2018The letter expressed clear opposition to the tariffs from the undersigned organizations, which included HARDI, the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH), Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI), the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI), and the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).
- OESP Announces 2018 Dave Nelsen Scholarship Winners July 17, 2018The Dave Nelsen Scholarship was established in 1999 as a way to remember and recognize the commitment to education made by OESP member Dave Nelsen. The scholarship is awarded to students or technicians who are currently or planning to attend a technical college or trade school, pursuing a career in the oil & energy industry.
- ACCA Offers Updated EPA 608 Test and Study Materials July 16, 2018The updated Section 608 exam prepares test takers for new refrigerants and technology that are relevant to today’s technicians. ACCA’s new training materials were developed in coordination with the EPA as the agency released the updated Section 608 test questions.
- Emerson Weighs in on Dynamics Surrounding Future HVAC Refrigerants July 16, 2018Driven by Kigali and the European F-Gas regulations, the transition to next generation lower GWP refrigerants is well underway in Europe and Asia. Emerson has been working closely with original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), chemical companies, and global industry technical groups to determine the best low GWP refrigerant options for various air conditioning and heat pump […]
- Training in as Little as Nine Days Has Technicians Ready to Enter the HVAC Workforce July 16, 2018While the traditional avenue will continue to be the main path into HVAC, the realities of the technician shortage and the lack of qualified talent yearning to enter the industry have put a spotlight on other training paths, including fast-track training.
- Geothermal, Solar Technologies Boost Commercial Building Performance July 16, 2018Commercial buildings have high energy needs, and it’s no secret that the HVACR system is one of the largest sources of electricity consumption in them. Since the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) began tracking energy use through its Commercial Buildings Energy Consumption Survey (CBECS) in 1979, total energy consumption has almost doubled.
- Buildings That Perform at Higher Standards Require Maintenance July 16, 2018When it comes to reducing facility downtime, increasing equipment lifespan, and decreasing operational costs, regular HVAC maintenance in commercial buildings is essential.
- High-Performance Projects Provide Comfort, Sustainability, and ROI July 16, 2018“High-performance buildings” is kind of a buzzword in the HVAC industry nowadays. Technological advancements in both BMS software and HVACR equipment allow building owners and facility managers to moderate energy usage like never before.
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