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DIVIDED NATION, FOCUSED INDUSTRY: After an enormously 'disruptive' and close election, our industry remains focused on what unites us, writes Rob McManamy in his latest #HPAC_EditorsNotes column. He asked ASHRAE President M. Dennis Knight about its impact. "While our political landscape might shift, ASHRAE's mission to serve humanity and promote a sustainable world remains unchanged," he answered. “Our mission remains rock solid.” For more on everything we are all dealing with, click below... #engineering #hvacr #sustainability https://lnkd.in/gFRBdy5j

OUR NEW ISSUE: Economic Pulse Check; Women Engineers Rise; Chilled Beam Technology; Sustainable Towns v. Hurricanes; AHR Innovation Awards; and more... ASHRAE, Nancy Kohout P.E. LEED AP, Ginger Scoggins, PE, CEM, CxA, LEED-AP, FASHRAE, M. Dennis Knight, AHR Expo, David Schurk, Lawrence "Larry" Clark https://lnkd.in/gB3yh9Mh

I was given an opportunity to do a webinar for HPAC Engineering, on whose editorial advisory board I serve, and decided to talk about the concept of Equivalent Clean Air that is central to ASHRAE Standard 241-2023 and perhaps the approach to specifying IAQ requirements that should be used in all standards.

DESPITE ANGST, 2025 FORECAST STILL BULLISH: #Infrastructure and data center projects will drive our industry next year, says economist Richard Branch of Dodge Construction Network, predicting a 9% increase. But post-election variables like high tariffs and aggressive immigration enforcement could cause significant disruptions to supply chains for both #materials and #labor. https://lnkd.in/dvRmdube

*NOW ON DEMAND* WEBINAR: Equivalent Clean Airflow and Air Cleaners, Keys to Sustainable IAQ || Recorded 11/18, ASHRAE's William Bahnfleth explains this revolutionary concept, redefining #indoorairquality standards by replacing outdoor air via new tech. Penn State College of Engineering https://lnkd.in/gztZqXdB

CHILLED BEAM OPTIONS FOR HOT AND HUMID CLIMATES: If carefully calibrated, HVACD system design and control can offer a very viable alternative, writes ASHRAE distinguished lecturer David Schurk. #dehumidification https://lnkd.in/g7Z3rFnc

NEW PODCAST | INSPIRING WOMEN TO LEAD, with Rob McManamy: This fall's first-ever 'Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium' was truly extraordinary. Our editor-in-chief was there and explains why in our latest episode of #HPAC_EditorsNotes. Nancy Kohout P.E. LEED AP, Ginger Scoggins, PE, CEM, CxA, LEED-AP, FASHRAE, Danielle Passaglia, PE LEED® Green Associate, Julia Keen, P.E., PhD, HBDP, ASHRAE Fellow, Erin McConahey, PE FASHRAE, Jennifer Leach, Elise Kiland, PE, National Association of Women in Construction https://lnkd.in/gtBC5nwa

#Greenbuild24 kicks off with summits on regeneration and nature, resilience, materials, passive design, and finance. Exciting to see how these areas are developing and expanding to create energy, innovate on business models and finance, engage people to have agency, to ultimately make green building the new business as usual. Join us!

How Automation is Shaping the Future of Sustainable Construction: Three best practices for automating key sustainability and compliance mandates, from an industry expert. #automation, Green Badger, #technology, #automation https://lnkd.in/g6qs2AB3

U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC): As the U.S. government transitions, we stand ready to work with the new administration to advance American leadership and economic competitiveness. #sustainability #environment https://lnkd.in/g5kav6tH