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“People are not ready yet, but the buildings are,” answered one thought leader at arguably AHR Expo’s most fascinating industry panel. Key Highlights AHR Expo panel on Building Automation Systems noted that owner resistance to technology will eventually have to subside in the face of human shortages; AI is increasingly present in building systems, but…

SWORDS, Ireland — Trane Technologies announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire LiquidStack, a manufacturer of liquid cooling technology for data centers, headquartered in Carrollton, Texas. LiquidStack solutions are engineered to meet the demands of generative AI and hyperscale computing. Data centers and high performance compute organizations rely on LiquidStack for…

French study shows heat pumps lead the way in efficiency, sustainability As heat pumps become increasingly popular among consumers, more studies are highlighting their capabilities, including one from France that compares their efficiency with that of boilers. According to a recent study from the French Environment and Energy Management Agency, or ADEME, heat pumps are…

When they’re not busy at their day jobs, installing and servicing equipment or managing a contracting business, three Millennial HVACR professionals are using social media to build the next generation of technicians. Patrick Finley, Jessica Bannister, and Ben Poole are among the influencers on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other platforms vital in attracting people to…

The National HVACR Education Conference will host a landmark session this March designed to redefine how the next generation of HVACR professionals are trained. The HVACR Manufacturer’s Summit: Preparing the Workforce for the Systems of Tomorrow will unite the world’s leading HVACR manufacturers on one stage with a shared mission: to confront the growing disconnect…

Tariffs aren’t going anywhere, Silicon Valley wants a chiller, and commercial HVAC pulls ahead: Experts talk the next year in HVAC Barton James, president and CEO of ACCA, didn’t mince words when summing up last year. “2025 was a freaking train wreck,” he said. “It was tough.” What is coming down the pipeline for 2026?…

Every building occupant expects reliable, energy-efficient air conditioning. Yet many facility teams — especially those managing older or leased buildings — know how difficult that can be to deliver. Much of today’s commercial stock still relies on legacy systems that are outdated, inefficient, and costly to keep running. That gap between expectation and reality creates…

The Winsupply Family of Companies is growing its West Coast presence as it adds another person responsible for coaching and recruiting entrepreneurs in wholesale distribution. Keith Hubbard joined Winsupply Inc., a national wholesale distributor based in Moraine, Ohio, in early November as an Area Leader to serve Winsupply Local Companies and recruitment efforts on the…