This past year could be defined as the year of efficiency standards, as regulations on water heaters, pumps, commercial rooftop air conditioners, and split systems—among others—are paving the way toward the 2030 Challenge, where all new buildings, developments, and major renovations shall be carbon-neutral by 2030. According to Meg Waltner, National Resources Defense Council, new Read more
Mechanical Hub Team
“John, we may have to rethink that ride-along idea after this,” contractor Jason Ridgeway posted to my Facebook timeline after he was involved in a rollover crash coming home late from work one night just before the holidays. Fortunately, Jason is okay and was able to walk away from a frightening experience. Here is what Read more
Last month, distinguished guests and media, along with LG employees and management executives gathered for the official ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new 40,000-sq.-ft. LG Air Conditioning Systems Headquarters in Alpharetta, Ga., just outside of Atlanta. Kevin McNamara, sales and operations for LG Electronics USA’s air conditioning systems business, addressed attendees to kick off the event Read more
If you haven’t heard by now, you haven’t been paying attention. No matter what event is happening, the topic of skilled labor shortage is inevitable to come up. The average age of the contractor is somewhere between 52-54 years old, and there is indeed an shortage on the horizon. For every four skilled workers leaving Read more