HPAC On The Air

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"On The Air" offers actionable intelligence for engineers working in the commercial, industrial and institutional building sectors. Episodes offer business insight, market data, unique stories, and helpful tips from a variety of respected voices in the multibillion-dollar heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing/piping, refrigeration and building automation/control markets.

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Rob McManamy
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Engineering technology is at a watershed moment, our guest tells 'HPAC On The Air.' Is your firm ready?
March 3, 2026
Dave Eckhart
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'HPAC On The Air' takes a quick look back on this year's very successful gathering in Las Vegas.
Feb. 19, 2026
Ashley Ribblett
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LISTEN: Our latest Editor's Notes audio pays tribute to the late Ron Wilkinson, the heroic character he created, and the very real contributions of our industry to daily life....
Feb. 2, 2026
Dave Eckhart
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EDITOR'S NOTES: A quick pulse check on the economic outlook to start 2026. Buckle up for a bumpy ride!
Jan. 16, 2026
HPAC On The Air
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*NEW PODCAST* The renowned IAQ expert, architect, and medical doctor tells us why the future of healthy buildings is now.
Dec. 15, 2025
Dave Eckhart
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*NEW PODCAST* As 2025 draws to a close, HPAC's editor takes stock of the progress, promise, and "golden" opportunity now fueling generational change in indoor environmental quality...
Dec. 2, 2025
ASHRAE / HPAC Engineering
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*NEW PODCAST* The Society's new president wants to ensure that the IAQ lessons of the pandemic are not lost to history.
Nov. 17, 2025
Dave Eckhart
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*NEW PODCAST*: The government shutdown has cut off the flow of monthly construction stats, forcing economists to forecast blind.
Nov. 3, 2025
Dave Eckhart
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*NEW PODCAST* The association's president charts its progress on certification, mentorship, and collaboration.
Oct. 15, 2025
Dave Eckhart
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*NEW PODCAST* Rob McManamy reads from his latest editorial on a growing movement in our industry to prevent project disputes.
Oct. 2, 2025
Pace Labs
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"PODCAST* After outbreaks in NYC and Iowa, we chat with the Special Pathogens Laboratory water safety director.
Sept. 16, 2025
Dave Eckhart
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*PODCAST* Listen as we dive into the latest construction industry projections for next year, as compiled by the American Institute of Architects.
Sept. 4, 2025
Dave Eckhart
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"PODCAST" Our summer editorial celebrates the cooperative qualities of the global engineering community.
Aug. 15, 2025
Rob McManamy
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*NEW PODCAST* Concerned by complacency and deregulation, the National Fire Protection Association is determined to raise its voice.
Aug. 4, 2025
David Eckhart
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"PODCAST* HPAC reviews a wide range of industry reactions to July's wild sequence of big economic news.
July 22, 2025
ACEC Research Institute
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*NEW PODCAST* The ACEC Research Institute's executive director walks us through some encouraging recent data from the American Council of Engineering Companies.
July 1, 2025
David Eckhart
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*PODCAST* The signs are everywhere. Artificial intelligence will have its biggest impact yet on our industry in 2025.
June 16, 2025
David Eckhart
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*NEW PODCAST* Two seasoned engineers share their insights on engaging this industry's intriguing next generation.
June 1, 2025
David Eckhart
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*PODCAST* A quick pulse check on how our industry is reacting to this spring's volatile business conditions.
May 16, 2025
Rob McManamy
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*PODCAST* As tariffs, supply chain and labor issues continue to challenge our industry, one of its most respected economists returns with some updated insights.
May 1, 2025
Dave Eckhart
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*PODCAST* EDITOR'S NOTES: As the federal agency shifts focus, we sought reaction from some leading engineers committed to decarbonization.
April 15, 2025
Nick Espinosa
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*NEW PODCAST* Renowned cybersecurity expert returns to 'HPAC On The Air' with vital tips for all project teams.
April 1, 2025
Dave Eckhart
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EDITOR'S NOTES: Amid the ongoing "trade war," we check in for the latest from some of the industry's leading economists.
March 15, 2025
ABMA
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*PODCAST* We chat with the first-ever woman to lead the American Boiler Manufacturers Association, as well as the first international member to fill that role.
March 2, 2025