Forced Air/IAQ

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  • NEWS Editor-in-Chief, joined us for a few days in Baltimore for EVAPCO’s biggest-ever sales meeting, and this is the result.
  • NEWS Editor-in-Chief, wrote this opinion article, recalling a notable quote from EVAPCO CEO Bill Bartley following his attendance at their biggest ever sales meeting.
  • Rachel developed this article about a local church once commandeered by General George Washington during the Revolutionary War.  The church still stands today, and just received an HVAC overhaul.
  • After a visit to the job site in Michigan for interviews and photo direction, Rachel’s article, about Modine HVAC, had a strong presence in the leading magazine serving the school-build market.
  • Rachel’s “Six Essential principles to achieve Passive House status” article levels an objective eye at how one Passive House pro brings the message home.
  • Rachel developed this unit heater specification and installation guide with Modine’s Jamie Tuinstra.
  • Dan’s story about a large, commercial installation of Fujitsu mini splits at the beautiful Dockside Waterfront Drive in Nova Scotia, wins the cover story position.
  • This big article by John tells of a very large and problematic IAQ challenge at the Columbus North Market.  The solution merely required the right assembly of equipment and expertise.
  • John developed this Minneapolis hi-eff residential HVAC profile for Fujitsu. There’s a lot to be said for mini-split efficiency and ease of installation.
  • John’s article about a high efficiency HVAC retrofit at a historic hotel in Arkansas promotes Fujitsu multizone systems.
  • April ’14 RSES Journal – Dan’s Cornerstone Church case study promotes the linkage of Modine’s rooftop ventilation technology and Fujitsu split systems for optimal air quality and energy efficiency.
  • Dan’s article about serious, work-stopping IAQ woes at Rite Engineering in Wisconsin won big story coverage in the Feb. 10 ’14 issue of the ACHR News for Modine.
  • Commercial Building Products 12/13 – John’s article provides insights into a competition of sorts between VRF and chilled beam technologies. Each offers unique advantages for commercial buildings.
  • Commercial Building Products 10/13 – One of the often-misunderstood and neglected facets of commercial building design is indoor air quality (IAQ). Here, John offers insights into the importance of IAQ and how it can be achieved.
  • December ’13 Mechanical Business – this 2-page Brendan Casey-bylined feature examines the many benefits offered by high-efficiency ductless HVAC systems, including references to multi-zone and VRF technology.
  • John’s APR Expo article and photos promoted the wholesaler’s sales event while also promoting Taco, Modine, Fujitsu, Bradford White and Watts technology and expertise.
  • Our feature story for Thornton & Grooms focuses on the firm’s use of smart software & technology.
  • Dan’s “Hooters” feature was the cover story for the May 27 issue of the ACHR News; it promotes Taco’s iWorx control platrorm.
  • Rachel’s article about Santa Fe-based Pro Tech focuses on the mostly-residential contracting firm’s dedication to the craft. Wrightsoft, Taco, Bradford White and Fujitsu are promoted, too.
  • Albuquerque-based Travers, one of the city’s leading commercial contracting firms, was the subject of Dan’s profile promoting Fujitsu and Laars technology . . . in addition to the firm’s broad expertise.
  • This big cover story – for Fujitsu and Modine – appeared in the December 24 ’12 issue of the ACHR News. The article tells readers about a big renovation project involving the integration of super-efficient ductless technology with innovative rooftop systems, allowing ERC fresh air intake.
  • We worked closely with Wrightsoft President Bill Wright to craft this article about the importance of “cloud computing” for contractors.
  • Taco, Fujitsu and Laars are all promoted in this “Enchantment” contractor profile written by Rachel.
  • The Boltz/APR Supply story – revealing the close ties that can form between an installing contractor and their wholesaler – appeared in the May ’12 issue of Phc News.
  • Our big placement in the new online magazine, Federal Construction, promoted the broad use Laars technology at the new, ultra-green Phoenix Convention Center.
  • Our article about a historic Arkansas hotel’s mini-split HVAC makeover was the cover story spot in the Jan. ’11 issue of Chief Engineer.
  • Fujitsu systems provide a long-awaited HVAC upgrade for this old church in Pennsylvania.
  • Dan’s story about New York’s French Woods summer camp HVAC make-over won a cover story position for Fujitsu in the September 6, 2010 issue of the big trade weekly, the ACHR News.
  • Photos from this Virginia home and an arranged interview with Fujitsu won them an April ’09 cover story placement that prominently promotes their technology and expertise.
  • This Contractor magazine cover story for Fujitsu points to the compatibility of hydronic heat and ductless split system technology.
  • Our story about Fujitsu systems at Florida’s Marian Center ran in the August ’10 issue of Phc News. It was a high-efficiency win for a jobsite that appeared at first to be a no-win.
  • Our story about BDR’s training excellence won a big story placement in the August ’10 issue of Phc News.
  • The June ’10 issue of Contractor carried our new construction mini split + radiant heat “co-existence” article with Dave Yates as the resident expert.
  • A historic hotel gets its first HVAC makeover. The need for simplicity and efficiency pointed the building owners to Fujitsu.
  • Dave Yates’ innovative approach to integrating forced air and hydronics won a top spot in Contractor‘s June ’10 issue.
  • The big weekly tabloid, the ACHR News, was looking for an Oct. ’09 training story. Our copy and photos were a perfect fit (and a great hit for Fujitsu).
  • Today’s Facility Manager has asked John to serve as an HVAC columnist. This is his inaugural article; it looks at ductless system maintenance.
  • Fujitsu needed a corporate profile with case study to highlight products at work. This article appeared in the July issue of Hotel & Motel Management.
  • John wrote this article for the Jan. 26 ’09 issue of the ACHR News. It tells readers about a super high efficiency HVAC installation of Fujitsu gear at a Maui condo development.
  • Occasionally, journalists surprise us. This editorial by Jim Wheeler, Supply House Times, sends an unusually positive message about technology, and relationships, too.
  • Plumbing Engineer asked John for this article about comfort systems at Washington DC’s first LEED condo.
  • John developed this ultra-green, ductless HVAC cover story for TecHome Builder‘s December ’07 issue.
  • Engineered Systems Editor Robert Beverly asked John top prepare this ClimateMaster LEED article for ES‘ January ‘ 08 issue.
  • John developed this IAQ feature for Carrier Corporation, winning a cover story placement in the ACHR News.
  • John developed this article for contractor software developer Opportunity Interactive. It appeared in the Feb. 25 ’08 issue of the ACHR News.
  • John developed this high efficiency, mini-split retrofit story for Smart Homeowner’s March/April ’07 issue.
  • We developed this big, green HVAC feature article for HPAC‘s 12/07 issue, promoting new ClimateMaster technology.