HVAC Industry News & Insights
Stay informed on commercial HVAC trends, maintenance tips, regulatory updates, and expert insights for property and facility managers.
Tips & GuidesCommercial Air Conditioning Maintenance: Practical Guide for Large Buildings
This practical guide to commercial air conditioning maintenance shows property and facility managers how to structure preventive maintenance for rooftop units, chillers, and VRF systems. Learn key tasks, seasonal checklists, service frequency, and how planned maintenance protects uptime and operating budgets in 50–500+ ton systems.
Company UpdatesTrane AirFin Heat Exchanger: What It Means for Commercial HVAC Efficiency
Trane Technologies has introduced its new AirFin heat exchanger platform for commercial HVAC systems, designed to increase efficiency, lower refrigerant charge, and improve serviceability. Here’s what property and facility managers need to know as AirFin rolls out across applied and unitary product lines in North America and Europe.
RegulationsLocal Law 97 Explained: Compliance Guide for Commercial Buildings
Local Law 97 is New York City’s building emissions law, and it directly affects many commercial properties over 25,000 square feet. For property managers, facility managers, and owners, the key issue is not just reporting—it is proving your building can stay under increasingly strict carbon limits.
Tips & Guidesrtu hvac: Practical Commercial Rooftop Unit Tips for Property Managers
RTU HVAC systems are a common choice for commercial buildings because they package heating, cooling, and ventilation into one rooftop cabinet. This guide explains what property managers, facility managers, and building owners should inspect, maintain, and budget for to improve uptime and control costs.
Industry NewsCommercial HVAC outlook: Q1 sales growth, backlogs and what it means for facilities
Carrier, Lennox, and Trane all reported Q1 sales growth and stronger backlogs, driven by efficiency upgrades, data center demand, and expanding service work. For property and facility managers, the opportunity is clear—but so are the risks from ongoing production and lead-time constraints in the commercial HVAC market.
Company UpdatesCommercial HVAC Market Update: What Q1 Sales Growth Means for Facilities
Carrier, Lennox, and Trane reported Q1 sales growth, stronger backlogs, and surging bookings—driven by efficiency upgrades, data center demand, and services. Here’s what that momentum means for your capital planning, tenant comfort, and risk management as a property or facility manager.
Tips & GuidesCommercial HVAC Maintenance: Practical Guide for Reliable Building Performance
Commercial HVAC maintenance is now a core asset-management strategy, not a nice-to-have service call. This guide walks property and facility managers through practical checklists, scheduling, and ROI considerations for rooftop units, chillers, and VRF systems from 50 to 500+ tons.
Company UpdatesJune HVACR Price Increases: What Building Owners Need to Know
Multiple HVACR manufacturers have announced June price increases on flexible duct, insulation, valves, and filtration products. For property and facility managers, these adjustments could push up capital project bids and routine maintenance spend, making proactive budget planning and procurement strategy more important than ever.
RegulationsA2L Refrigerant Regulations: Compliance Guide for Commercial Buildings
A2L refrigerant is becoming the new standard in commercial HVAC and refrigeration as high‑GWP HFCs are phased down under the AIM Act. This guide explains what A2Ls are, the key EPA, ASHRAE, and building code requirements, timelines, and a practical compliance roadmap for property and facility managers.
Tips & GuidesCommercial HVAC Repair: Practical Tips for Property Managers
Commercial HVAC repair is not just about fixing a breakdown—it is about protecting uptime, comfort, and operating costs. This guide shows property managers, facility managers, and building owners how to respond faster, reduce repeat failures, and make better repair-versus-replace decisions.
Industry NewsSussman EWx Electric Boilers Expand for Commercial Buildings
Sussman Electric Boilers expanded its EWx Series with new intermediate electric hot water boiler sizes for commercial and industrial heating applications. For property managers, the update adds more capacity options that may better fit electrification projects and boiler replacement plans.
Industry NewsTrane Acquires LiquidStack: What AI Data Center Liquid Cooling Means for Property Managers
Trane’s acquisition of LiquidStack expands liquid cooling for AI and high-density data centers. For owners and facility managers, it signals faster adoption of advanced thermal systems that can cut energy use and support denser IT loads.
