HONOLULU, HI — In commercial, residential, industrial, and institutional HVAC design, it is critical for design contractors and engineers to perform a load calculation. Not only is it important for ...

BEST PRACTICES: The use of software for load calculations is a key trait of the contractor of the future, according to the latest Contractor of the Future study from ACCA and the Farmington Consulting ...

MEP Estimating is a program by Viewpoint, www.viewpoint.com, tailored to meet the needs of residential and commercial plumbing, mechanical, electrical and HVAC contractors. Three versions are ...

The $5,000 rule has guided the thinking of many people mulling whether to replace or repair their air conditioning systems, ...

The 2026 HVAC and IECC code updates are reshaping how contractors design, size, and install systems. Stricter efficiency, ventilation, and documentation requirements mean old shortcuts can now cost ...