About this episode

The episode features an interview with Bill McQuade discussing his career and the ASHRAE theme of Healthy Buildings.

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.

People in this episode

Hosts: Alex McQuade, Colin McQuade

Guest: Bill McQuade

Topics covered

• Healthy Buildings
• HVAC&R industry
• Leadership
• ASHRAE Society theme
• Designing for Life

Keywords

• Healthy Buildings
• HVAC&R
• ASHRAE
• Leadership
• Designing for Life

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ASHRAE, ASHRAE Society, HVAC&R

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