61. Assembling the Team: Practical Tips for Hiring, Onboarding and Beyond

Join host Allison Hambrick along with guests Jonathan Smith and Matt Walters as they delve into how hands-on experience and the courage to try something new can lead to rewarding career paths in HVAC.

Join Zilong Zhao, Associate Member ASHRAE, and Bruno Yuji Kimura de Carvalho, Associate Member ASHRAE, as they explore how the shift to next-generation refrigerants is reshaping ground source heat pump design.

Join ASHRAE Journal Managing Editor Linda Rathke with guests Bill Bahnfleth, Ph.D., P.E., Presidential/Fellow/Life Member ASHRAE, and Bryce Causey, ASHRAE’s Manager of Federal Government Affairs, as they discuss the Federal Facilities Indoor Air Quality Assessment Act and what it could mean for the built environment.

Join ASHRAE Journal Editor Drew Champlin as he interviews David Traxler, P.E., Member ASHRAE, about his award-winning article "Analysis of 50 Energy Efficient Net Zero Energy Buildings.” The conversation delves into the patterns Traxler found through studying existing net zero energy buildings and how these findings can be applied to current and future buildings.

Join ASHRAE Journal Associate Editor Allison Hambrick along with guests Max Rohr and Paige Knowles as they discuss best practices for hiring, building a productive and comfortable work environment, and how to encourage more people to enter the HVAC industry.

Join host Matt Price and guest Nathan Kegel as they discuss load calculations, how they tie into evolving ASHRAE standards, and practical takeaways to optimize projects and avoid oversizing equipment.

Join host Aaron Besseling along with guests Sarah Maston and Alekhya Kaianathbhatta as they offer real-world insight into the essentials of building commissioning.

Join ASHRAE Journal's Linda Rathke and Allison Hambrick live from the AHR Expo with Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium co-chairs Nancy Kohout and Karine Leblanc for a discussion about leadership in STEM—where emotional intelligence, communication and human connection matter just as much as technical expertise.

Join host Justin Seter, along with guests David Quirk and Dustin Demetriou, live from the 2026 AHR Expo for all the latest on liquid cooling in data centers, including rapid IT advancements, the need for quality and speed in the evolving tech landscape, and industry-wide updates on best practices. 

Join Alex and Colin McQuade for a lively interview with their father, 2025-2026 ASHRAE President Bill McQuade, about his career in the HVAC&R industry, this term’s ASHRAE Society theme “Healthy Buildings: Designing for Life,” and how to be an effective leader.