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WEBINAR: ETHICS IN ENGINEERING, CASE STUDIES | Join us April 28 at 1 pm ET when engineers Jennifer Leach and Mike Bilderbeck lead an interactive, 1-hour exploration of real-world dilemmas faced on HVACR projects. What's YOUR 'Ethics IQ'? To register, go to lnkd.in/gzGGuxM7

*PODCAST* 'ENERGY STAR' GETS A NEW HOME: After @EPA said its popular energy-efficiency program for buildings and products might be doomed, industry pushed back and Congress funded it again for 2026. But now, EPA is sending #EnergyStar to the @ENERGY Dept. lnkd.in/gGaxtCFC

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BACKLOG INDICATOR REBOUNDED IN FEBRUARY: Contractor backlogs and confidence ticked upward last month, boosted by increased activity in the Midwest, according to @ABCNational. Again, data was disproportionately lifted by still-robust #datacenter activity. lnkd.in/g7aF6-ri

EPA TRANSFERS 'ENERGY STAR' PROGRAM TO DOE: Federal #EnergyEfficiency campaign for products and buildings will live on, says White House, but under a new lead agency. Industry groups express concern. @USGBC, @EPA, @ENERGY #EnergyStar lnkd.in/gabJtehK

.@IAPMO OPENS PUBLIC REVIEW FOR MANUAL ON POTABLE WATER SYSTEMS: Global stakeholders have until April 24 to comment on revised draft of 'Manual of Recommended Practice: Construction Practices for Potable Building Water Systems.' @ASPEorg @ashraenews lnkd.in/gevJzKAb

ASHRAE, @UNEP Sign Plan on Life Cycle Refrigerant Management: The two-year work plan between the Society and @UN reinforces the pair's commitment to advance sustainable refrigerant practices worldwide. #Sustainability #refrigerants @ahrexpo @ahrexpomexico hpac.com/association-so…

'SPOTLESS SEWER LINES KEY TO SUCCESS OF NEW LINING: Deep cleaning is essential when replacing existing #sewer #pipe linings. High-powered nozzles and chain cutters can make that job much easier, writes #EthanElliot for @KEGTechnologies Inc. lnkd.in/gtn6UfHq

SPONSORED Discover the Fieldpiece DRX3 all in one refrigerant leak detector. Compatible with A1, A2L, and A3 refrigerants, with a replaceable sensor, 60 hour battery, Job Link integration, and IP54 durability. #HVAC #Refrigeration Learn more: bit.ly/4r6CPn4

USGBC NAMES TOP 10 STATES FOR LEED IN 2025: Massachusetts and Illinois again placed 1st and 2nd in national #greenbuilding group's annual ranking of "most LEED-certified commercial space per capita." California and NY had most projects. #sustainability lnkd.in/g2qckF65

HIRING & SPENDING FELL, MATERIAL PRICES UP TO START 2026: Even before war erupted in the Middle East, key industry data already was trending downward. @ABCNational, @CommerceGov, @BLS_gov lnkd.in/gEpdW6y9

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A.I. IS ACCELERATING, w/ PAUL DOHERTY: This is watershed moment for engineering technology, our March guest tells 'HPAC On The Air.' Is your firm ready? #Construction #Technology hpac.com/industry-persp…

ENGINEERING FIRMS SEE RISING CONFIDENCE: New @AcecResearch Institute survey of 628 design leaders finds more operating from "a position of strength," with AI investment surging. Mid-January research found confidence in the U.S. economy increased by 11 pts. lnkd.in/gqkejjDq

WHY ONE METALS MAKER CHOSE PLASTIC FOR COOLING TOWER UPGRADE: Sintered metals plant finds long-term reliability and cost savings by replacing corrosion-prone metal towers with corrosion-proof engineered plastic. @DeltaCooling Towers, Inc., ProChemTech lnkd.in/gHb5wd98

Celebrate Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day today, February 26, 2026! Hosted by DiscoverE, Girl Day is a time when volunteers, educators, and others act as role models, facilitate engineering activities, and show girls how engineers change our world. This simple formula helps girls develop an interest in engineering, build their confidence in their problem-solving skills, and create a strong STEM identity. ASHRAE proudly supports this mission by encouraging members to inspire the next generation of engineers and advance a more diverse and inclusive future for the profession. Learn more at DiscoverE.org/GirlDay.

Celebrate Engineers Week 2026 message from NASA! youtube.com/watch?v=bXDHYm…

Celebrate Engineers Week 2026 with the International Space Station youtube.com/watch?v=bXDHYm…

'ENGINEERS WEEK' AIMS TO TRANSFORM FUTURES: Sponsored by @DiscoverEorg, the annual engineering celebration returns to help inspire the next generation of problem-solvers. @ashraenews @ASMEdotorg @ASPEorg #engineersweek hpac.com/industry-event…

This week, we celebrate the innovators, problem-solvers, and leaders who design the systems that power our world. From improving indoor air quality to advancing energy efficiency and building sustainability, ASHRAE is proud to support the engineers who make a lasting impact on how we live, work, and thrive. Get involved with Engineers Week: bit.ly/3SKJkNz #MyASHRAE #Eweek2026