HVAC Washington State Will Require Heat Pumps in All New Construction Beginning 2023 The State Building Code Council recently voted to approve a new Washington State Energy Code that requires heat pumps in all new-construction projects
New Products October New Products Roundup Keeping up with all the new residential building products hitting the market is a challenge for anyone, let alone builders and remodelers...
High-Performance Homes Desert Comfort: Next-Gen HVAC and Indoor Air Quality A more efficient conditioned air distribution system optimizes zoned heating, cooling, and fresh-air ventilation equipment for ideal indoor comfort
HVAC Central AC Is on the Rise in New Single-Family Homes The share of new single-family homes with central AC systems is on the rise across the U.S., while natural gas and electric heating systems are split evenly between new homes
Market Insights Industry Insider Noelle Brigham Talks Sustainability, Regulations, and the Inflation Reduction Act A.O. Smith welcomes Noelle Brigham as its new ESG Director. Here are a few of the challenges she's prepared to tackle...
Heating, Cooling + Electrical Guest Column: A Clean Energy Solution for Tomorrow That’s Available Today Electrification is often presented as an optimal way to reduce a home’s carbon emissions, but it’s simply not practical to rely on...
HVAC This Texas Housing Development Is Home to the Largest-Ever Geothermal Grid Once completed, the Whisper Valley community outside of Austin, Texas will use a geothermal grid to provide heating and cooling to 7,500 households
Building Envelope A Comprehensive Glossary of Insulation Installation Terms The below glossary of insulation terms comes from Koala Insulation of South Kansas City, which put together the reference to help...
Building Envelope Top Products for Pro Builders Every year, the editors at Pro Builder magazine share the top 100 products most inquired about by readers in a special issue they fittingly...
Market Insights A Case for Combi Boilers Heating systems are a crucial part of any new home build or renovation. As remodelers, builders and designers look for equipment that meets...
