# HVAC in Building Construction

> HVAC covers the heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems of a building. See the main equipment, a shopping mall example and how deliveries are tracked.

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Last updated: 2026-11-01

The building systems that heat, cool, ventilate and filter the air indoors, from chillers to ductwork.

## What is HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)?

HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, the mechanical systems that regulate temperature in a building through chillers and boilers, control humidity, and filter and circulate fresh air through ductwork, to keep occupants comfortable and safe.

## Practical example

In a shopping mall, the HVAC contractor installs large central chiller units on the roof, runs chilled water pipes down the service shafts and fits air handling units (AHUs) with sheet-metal ductwork above the false ceilings to keep shoppers cool.

## In SuperWise

In SuperWise a chiller or an air handling unit is bought on a purchase order, and deliveries against a line cannot pass the maximum quantity set on it. Each delivery is recorded as a [material delivery challan](https://superwise.site/glossary/material-delivery-challan/) with photos and a quality status. Only an accepted challan can go into the supplier's bill.

[Material management](https://superwise.site/features/material-management/)

## Related terms

- [U-Value (Thermal Transmittance)](https://superwise.site/glossary/u-value-thermal/)
- [Turnkey Contract (Design & Build)](https://superwise.site/glossary/turnkey-contract/)
- [Material Delivery Challan (MDC / GRN)](https://superwise.site/glossary/material-delivery-challan/)

## Related
- [U-Value (Thermal Transmittance)](https://superwise.site/glossary/u-value-thermal/)
- [Turnkey Contract (Design & Build)](https://superwise.site/glossary/turnkey-contract/)
- [Material Delivery Challan (MDC / GRN)](https://superwise.site/glossary/material-delivery-challan/)
- [Material management](https://superwise.site/features/material-management/)