World Refrigeration Day, marked annually on June 26, recognizes the contribution that refrigeration and air conditioning make to global productivity, health and safety.

The annual awareness campaign, which unfolds on June 26 every year, promotes and celebrates the role refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat pumps play in global health and productivity.

The agreement outlines how ASHRAE and CIBSE will work cooperatively to promote a more sustainable built environment through HVAC&R technology.

This year’s select group of honourees for distinguished service, exceptional service and distinguished long-term membership was announced at the Society’s annual conference, which is unfolding in a four-day virtual format.

HRAI is developing a COVID-19 training program for residential applications with the potential to expand into small commercial and ICI sectors.

A recent survey by HRAI found that most firms in the sector have experienced a drastic drop in business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A newly released message to consumers underscores the critical role the industry plays in the viability of indoor environments and in safeguarding food, medical supplies, data and other strategic services.

Individual honours conferred to four Canadian engineers include a rare appointment to the ASHRAE Hall of Fame for the late Richard Perry, P.Eng, of Vancouver.

ASHRAE will move to the new headquarters in October 2020.

ASHRAE has announced the recipients of its Graduate Student Grant-In-Aid Award Program, designed to encourage HVAC&R students to continue their education to help prepare themselves

A joint Canada-U.S. industry study of demand for HVAC and refrigeration technicians concludes both nations face a skills shortage as an aging workforce nears retirement.

Since 1988, ASHRAE has awarded U.S. $1.45 million in financial assistance to motivate students worldwide to pursue an engineering or technology career in the HVAC&R field.

Canadian researchers and distinguished ASHRAE members were recognized at the Society's recent annual conference.

ASHRAE's 2015-16 president, David Underwood, has been a long-time leader and advisor on HVAC&R technical issues.

The United States is advancing its efforts to reduce global warming with the recent announcement of a $5-billion investment in research and development funds from