50 Years of Change
The HVAC Industry Captures the Future
50 years ago, the Eagle landed on the moon. Because of all the press
and international attention, you could be forgiven for thinking that
was the height of space exploration.
Today, thousands of satellites,
dozens of Mars missions, a 20-year-old space station, and the rise
of private space flight are taken for granted.
Over the same period, the HVAC industry has seen dramatic changes
too, advances that have helped create a thriving industry. Today the
field of HVAC continues to grow, to offer solid career
opportunities, and to embrace cutting edge technical advances.
As with modern space flight, developments and opportunities in HVAC
often go unheralded. So, what has been happening in the Heating,
Ventilation, and Air Conditioning business over the last half
century?
- Adoption of Air Conditioning. in 1965, just 10% of Americans used
air conditioning. Today over 90% of homes in the U.S. use some form
of HVAC.
- Influence on Architecture. Modern commercial buildings, from fast
food franchises and retail outlets to hotels and skyscrapers are
designed with HVAC in mind. (Recent window replacements on the
Empire State Building will save over $410,000 year and allow the
scaling back of its HVAC plant.)
- Environmental Safety. Modern advances in coolants, including the
introduction of R-410A, have helped increase efficiency and stop
damage to the ozone layer.
- Technology. The computer age has influenced the HVAC industry in a
variety of ways, from Building Information Modeling and Duct Layout
Software to smart vents, zone control, and the Internet of Things
(IoT).
- Cutting Edge Horizons. Since 2015, the US Department of Energy has
been involved in research into non-vapor compression technology. In
addition to the elimination of coolants altogether, some of the
most promising new technologies could improve HVAC efficiency by
another 50%.
The future is bright for the HVAC industry. From duct fabricators to
HVAC installers, both residential and commercial service providers
are likely to see continued growth as new systems offer cost saving
through energy efficiency.
According to an article on the FIELDBOSS website, employment of
heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and
installers is projected to grow 15 percent from 2016 to 2026, much
faster than the average for all occupations.
ZEN Industries Celebrates 20 Years of Service!
At ZEN Industries, we
believe many of the HVAC technologies considered cutting edge today
have only begun to have their true impact. New climate control
systems are sure to increase demand for qualified HVAC technicians.
Replacement of aging systems along with new government regulations
requiring increased energy efficiency will continue to spur demand.
This year, ZEN celebrates 20 years of growth and service to the HVAC
industry. At ZEN, we pride ourselves on an industry leading approach
to the changing world of HVAC.
Though the fabrication of ductwork may seem like a mature enterprise with
little room for innovation, we have pioneered specific approaches
and ancillary services that, taken together, we call The ZEN Way.
- Exceptionally accurate project estimating that combines decades of
experience with the latest layout automations and building
information management.
- The elimination of field measuring and sketching labor through the
use of advanced coordination drawing and shop drawing capabilities.
- Optimization of on-site labor through delivery of precision fit,
wrapped and labeled pieces that take the puzzle work out of
installation, reducing time and saving money.
- Avoidance of on-site trade conflicts by careful eliminating
collision issues before installation saves both the aggravation of
trouble-shooting on-site and the labor of solving problems that
never needed to happen in the first place.
The ZEN Way
has been proven to save contractors up to 35%, and it is
a 100% better process. That’s why contractors and installers turn to
ZEN for more than an order of duct; we partner with our customers to
help them improve their workflow and achieve a more profitable and
quality-controlled outcome. It’s an unbeatable combination!
Would you like to work with ZEN Industries? It’s easy, give us a
call at 877-600-0274, or visit our
Contact Us page today!
What's the Best Way to Try ZEN's Services?
For contractors interested in a trial of ZEN services, we recommend
starting with the basics. Our shop drawings consistently receive
praise from customers for their low cost and high degree of
accuracy.
Before a single piece of duct is fabricated, the skilled draftsmen
at ZEN Industries use EastCoast CAD/CAM software to prepare accurate
duct drawings at a fraction of the cost of classical paper drafting.
We can:
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Deliver reliable shop drawings up to 50%
faster.
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Reduce errors to historic lows, while
meeting the most demanding specifications.
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Deliver accurate data directly to your
fabrication facility, or ours.
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Significantly reduce the risk of
clashes and collisions during installation.
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Assure that each duct section is
precision fit to its location, connections, and supports –
precisely labeling all the components we manufacture.
Throughout the entire process we work to optimize the number of
standard lengths of duct and minimize the number of joints and
fittings.
Want to hear more? Call us at 877-600-0274, or
visit our Contact Us page today!
The quality of our HVAC duct work is of the highest caliber and our
price is competitive with the best in the industry. Of course, ZEN
Industries Inc. gains its edge with unbeatable service, and service
means people - it's about our experienced personnel and the
relationships we build with each and every customer.