“Healthy Buildings: Designing For Life” announced as new Society theme during Annual Conference in Phoenix.
June 23, 2025
ASHRAE welcomed its 2025–26 Society president, officers, and directors at its Annual Conference in Phoenix. Incoming president Bill McQuade’s theme emphasizes indoor environmental quality as a cornerstone of sustainable, human-centered design.
ASHRAE honors top contributors in HVAC&R and building sciences at 2025 Annual Conference, highlighting achievements in sustainability, innovation, technical leadership and volunteer service.
June 23, 2025
From cutting-edge research to industry-wide impact, ASHRAE celebrated the exceptional achievements of its members during the 2025 Annual Conference in Phoenix. Discover this year’s honorees and the groundbreaking work advancing HVAC&R and the built environment.
As the morning passed, crowds thinned and by midmorning, you have unfettered access to folks working booths who are happy to see you and eager to show off their wares. This is by far the best time to establish inside contacts and create bonds with manufacturers.
AHR consistently impresses with innovative PHVAC technologies, educational seminars, engaging presentations, and impressive exhibits while emphasizing that hands-on skills in trades like PHVAC, electrical work, and carpentry cannot be replaced by artificial intelligence.
Mary-Anne Bowcott, owner of Westcom Plumbing and Gas Ltd. and known as "The Lady Plumber," defies gender norms in the plumbing industry, sharing her journey of resilience and becoming a mentor for aspiring tradespeople.