Home | HPAC Engineering hpac.com/ HPAC Engineering covers the world of heating, piping and air conditioning systems, used within commercial, industrial and institutional buildings. EN Modular Construction Still Gaining Ground https://www.hpac.com/building-automation/article/21284773/modular-construction-still-gaining-ground https://www.hpac.com/building-automation/article/21284773/modular-construction-still-gaining-ground The building method based on prefabrication has both advocates and adversaries, but the next generation is already boosting its market share. Mon, 18 Mar 2024 16:20:43 GMT Building Automation Photo 241499821 © Unique93 | Dreamstime.com Taco Presents Dan Holohan Comfort Award at AHR Expo https://www.hpac.com/industry-event-news/ahr-expo/article/21284731/taco-presents-dan-holohan-comfort-award-at-ahr-expo https://www.hpac.com/industry-event-news/ahr-expo/article/21284731/taco-presents-dan-holohan-comfort-award-at-ahr-expo Systems engineer Richard Medairos was recognized for his warmth, humor and passion in winning the 8th annual award. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 19:32:48 GMT Industry Event News / AHR Expo Taco Comfort Solutions Greenheck Announces Executive Changes https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21284606/greenheck-announces-executive-changes https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21284606/greenheck-announces-executive-changes Sales president and chief marketing officer to retire, paving the way for key promotions from within. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 03:56:50 GMT ABMA Accepting Applicants for Rawson Scholarships https://www.hpac.com/association-solutions/article/21284601/abma-accepting-applicants-for-rawson-scholarships https://www.hpac.com/association-solutions/article/21284601/abma-accepting-applicants-for-rawson-scholarships Boiler manufacturers group announces new round of annual awards, sets May 15 deadline. Thu, 14 Mar 2024 02:13:21 GMT Association Solutions ABMA PHCC Members to Visit DC During Crucial Election Year https://www.hpac.com/association-solutions/article/21284409/phcc-members-to-visit-dc-during-crucial-election-year https://www.hpac.com/association-solutions/article/21284409/phcc-members-to-visit-dc-during-crucial-election-year Group will facilitate visits between contractors and elected officials during May legislative conference. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 15:07:30 GMT Association Solutions PHCC Existential Threats and What Engineers Can Actually Do https://www.hpac.com/clarks-remarks/article/21284340/existential-threats-and-what-engineers-can-actually-do https://www.hpac.com/clarks-remarks/article/21284340/existential-threats-and-what-engineers-can-actually-do CLARK'S REMARKS: So much alarming rhetoric is competing for our time and energy these days. We need to stay focused. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 18:40:03 GMT Clark's Remarks Pexels Engineering Executives Optimistic on Economy https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21284273/engineering-executives-optimistic-on-economy https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21284273/engineering-executives-optimistic-on-economy Latest quarterly survey by ACEC Research Institute finds business sentiment more concerned by worker shortages than by recessionary fears. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 19:42:55 GMT ACEC USGBC Unveils New Strategic Plan https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21284168/usgbc-unveils-new-strategic-plan https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21284168/usgbc-unveils-new-strategic-plan Emphasizing action, the U.S. Green Building Council lays out its vision for making a tangible "buildings breakthrough" sooner than later. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 19:07:54 GMT USGBC BLS: Construction Job Openings Hit 413,000 https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21284162/bls-construction-job-openings-hit-413000 https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21284162/bls-construction-job-openings-hit-413000 Latest JOLTS survey finds industry actively looking to hire. Contractors bullish on next six months, says ABC. Thu, 07 Mar 2024 18:42:44 GMT BLS California Approves Water Demand Calculator® https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21284071/california-approves-water-demand-calculator https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21284071/california-approves-water-demand-calculator Now 10 states have adopted Appendix M into codes and standards for apartment buildings, single-family homes. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:07:48 GMT IAPMO Spring Training and... HPAC Engineering? https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283984/spring-training-and-hpac-engineering https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283984/spring-training-and-hpac-engineering Fifty years ago, we handed out HPAC bats and encouraged advertisers to "reach the heavy hitters." Today, as we near our 95th birthday, we look back on some of our rich history. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 17:03:26 GMT Rob McManamy ASHRAE 90.1: Charting the Path to Net Zero Buildings https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283954/ashrae-901-charting-the-path-to-net-zero-buildings https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283954/ashrae-901-charting-the-path-to-net-zero-buildings Expanding on his recent HPAC webinar, Mack Wallace details how best to comply with ASHRAE's novel 2022 edition of the Standard 90.1 energy code. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:25:21 GMT McHenry Wallace HPAC 'On The Air': ASHRAE's Next Generation, with YEA's Top Leaders https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283852/hpac-on-the-air-ashraes-next-generation-with-yeas-top-leaders https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283852/hpac-on-the-air-ashraes-next-generation-with-yeas-top-leaders *NEW PODCAST* The challenges facing young engineers today may be more complex than ever, but our guests this month reassure us that the energy, skills, and organization are coming together to meet them head on. Fri, 01 Mar 2024 20:35:49 GMT ASHRAE From left, YEA's Bruno Martinez, staff liaison Jeanette McCray, Elise Kiland, and Baki Cvijetinovic. HPAC 2024: Our March Quiz! https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283601/hpac-2024-our-march-quiz https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283601/hpac-2024-our-march-quiz Diving deeper into our own history, let's look at some HPAC milestones over the last 95 years... Fri, 01 Mar 2024 05:01:00 GMT VOA Developers v. California's Eroding Coastline https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283632/developers-v-californias-eroding-coastline https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283632/developers-v-californias-eroding-coastline CLARK'S REMARKS: A look at a new challenge to the California Coastal Commission's authority. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 01:07:33 GMT photoeverywhere.co.uk AIA: Design Firm Billings Slipped Again in January https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283623/aia-design-firm-billings-slipped-again-in-january https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283623/aia-design-firm-billings-slipped-again-in-january Architecture Billings Index recorded sluggish conditions to start 2024. Wed, 28 Feb 2024 16:29:22 GMT AIA/Deltek ABMA Launches Women In Boiler Industry Group https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283502/abma-launches-women-in-boiler-industry-group https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283502/abma-launches-women-in-boiler-industry-group New WIBI professional community will host inaugural panel at BOILER 2024 in Denver this May. Mon, 26 Feb 2024 20:22:58 GMT ABMA EPA Taps 'Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires' Challenge Winners https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283427/epa-taps-cleaner-indoor-air-during-wildfires-challenge-winners https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283427/epa-taps-cleaner-indoor-air-during-wildfires-challenge-winners Phase Two funds will now go to new technologies developed by two air cleaner manufacturers. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 20:51:52 GMT EPA LETTER: Don't Dilute Engineering With Politics https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283415/letter-dont-dilute-engineering-with-politics https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283415/letter-dont-dilute-engineering-with-politics A reader responds to a recent Clark's Remarks column about a newly decided defamation case. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:33:07 GMT Getty Images When Competing Environmental Interests Collide https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283173/when-competing-environmental-interests-collide https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283173/when-competing-environmental-interests-collide CLARK'S REMARKS: A potential carbon capture and storage project in Wales is pitting its advocates against environmentalists. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 18:01:16 GMT Dreamstime Danfoss Seeking Nominations for Annual EnVisioneer Award https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283167/danfoss-seeking-nominations-for-annual-envisioneer-award https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283167/danfoss-seeking-nominations-for-annual-envisioneer-award Manufacturer issues call for 15th 'EnVisioneer of the Year' competition, honoring customers focused on energy and the environment. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 16:52:22 GMT Danfoss Breaking the myth: The key to making design profitable https://www.hpac.com/home/whitepaper/21283154/breaking-the-myth-the-key-to-making-design-profitable https://www.hpac.com/home/whitepaper/21283154/breaking-the-myth-the-key-to-making-design-profitable SPONSORED: To maximize profit in 2024, design firms will need to reevaluate how they do business. Download the new whitepaper from ARKANCE. Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:30:55 GMT ABB Survey: Circular Economy Needed ASAP https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283130/abb-survey-circular-economy-needed-asap https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21283130/abb-survey-circular-economy-needed-asap A new survey of 3,304 industrial decision-makers worldwide found most concerned by resource scarcity, driving many to invest more in circularity to save energy. Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:59:19 GMT ABB Converting to a Heat Pump? Be Careful! https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21282949/converting-to-a-heat-pump-be-careful https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21282949/converting-to-a-heat-pump-be-careful Columnist Ken Elovitz follows up on one of his previous stories with some newly acquired hands-on wisdom. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 21:00:46 GMT Daikin Europe Engineering IMAX Film Premieres Worldwide https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21282955/engineering-imax-film-premieres-worldwide https://www.hpac.com/home/article/21282955/engineering-imax-film-premieres-worldwide CITIES OF THE FUTURE: In the tradition of 'Dream Big', ASCE has released a new, awe-inspiring film about the engineering profession. Fri, 16 Feb 2024 19:46:31 GMT ASCE