Arkansas HVACR NewsMagazine September 2024

News Magazine September 2024

FEATURE STORY

• Tablet-based LiDAR : With innovations from Conduit Tech , HVAC designs are simplified – LiDAR scanners in tablets enable accurate system design, and fast room by room measurement quickly isolating and accounting for elements like windows and doors. soon to be integrated with FSM and commissioning software. • Bluetooth-Connected Tools : Wirelessly connected probes, manifolds, etc facilitate precise measurements, revolutionizing the traditional toolset. But without a platform like measureQuick, they are just a slightly improved interface to an analog tool. • Advanced Airflow Sensors : Tools like The Energy Conservatory’s revolutionary TrueFlow Grid offer accurate and repeatable airflow measurements, bypassing the limitations of manual methods. • Integrated Commissioning Software : This is the linchpin, synthesizing data, sensor readings, and Bluetooth tools in real-time for unprecedented system benchmarking. measureQuick is one example, but even PNNL has created an open source tool for accessible commissioning. • Real Time Data Integration: Synchronizing field measurements, photos, and metadata from the field to a design, sales or technical support assistant is now possible in real time. We can better leverage our best people in ways that were never possible. Despite these hardware and software advancements, the industry lags in fully harnessing this technological evolution. The cost of equipping every technician

and the time required for training are significant hurdles. Moreover, a deep seated resistance to change within our proud blue-collar culture persists. The solution is found in a fresh approach: technological breakthroughs to a new breed of workforce , one that’s ready to redefine HVAC efficiency and effectiveness with advanced tools and an untainted perspective. Introducing New Roles to Revitalize the HVAC Industry Let’s apply these

measureQuick proposes two pivotal roles for the industry:

BUY TES KIT @ TTT

Tech-Efficiency Specialists (TES)

BUY ARCS KIT @ TTT

Advanced Residential Commissioning Specialists (ARCS).

These roles are designed to address the immediate needs of the market while complementing the current workforce. Union or non-union workers, these professionals are desperately needed. What follows is our overview of the TES & ARCS roles, along with their responsibilities, training requirements,