MechBiz Studio

Legionella is making headlines - but what is it, how does it spread, and what can our industry do to prevent it? In this episode of MechBiz Studio, Adam Hedden and Matthew Reid are joined by Aaron Besseling (ASHRAE Hamilton) and Kevin Cherewaty (Heavy Cooling Tower Services) to discuss a recent Legionella outbreak, cooling towers, potable water systems, ASHRAE Standard 188, and the responsibilitie...

Adam Gordon, Director of Plumbing at Orella Group, joins Adam Hedden and Matthew Reid to discuss how social media helped shape his plumbing career, the importance of mentorship, leadership in the trades, and why contractors need to stop ignoring the power of personal branding. From learning hydronics through online influencers and industry experts to building a following of his own, Adam shares pr...

Filmed LIVE at CMPX 2026 Toronto, we sit down with Aaron from Fresh-Aire UV, Asurity Condensate to talk about one of the hottest topics in HVAC today – indoor air quality. From UV technology and filtration to ventilation, humidity, and VOC reduction, this episode dives into how IAQ has evolved since the pandemic and why homeowners are paying closer attention than ever before. The conversation also...

Recorded LIVE at CMPX 2026 in Toronto – we sit down with Jeff Hedden, a 45+ year HVAC industry veteran, to talk about how the trade has evolved and where it’s heading next. From R-22 to A2L refrigerants, and from early systems to today’s cold-climate heat pumps, Jeff breaks down the biggest shifts he’s seen – and what contractors need to understand right now. We get into: Refrigerant transitions a...

Hosts Adam Hedden and Matthew Reid dive into the world of domestic hot water systems - breaking down where hot water is actually used, how systems are sized, and why oversizing is one of the industry’s most common mistakes. From tank vs. tankless vs. indirect systems to real-world examples of high-demand homes, they explore how proper planning, fixture counts, and understanding peak demand can mak...

MechBiz Studio Launch | Hybrid HVAC Systems, Amendment 15 & Trade Show Season Welcome to the first episode of MechBiz Studio, the new video podcast from Mechanical Business focused on the people, technology, and trends shaping the HVAC industry. Hosts Adam Hedden and Matthew Reid kick off the series by introducing the podcast and sharing what listeners can expect from future episodes – real co...