ASHLAND CITY, Tenn. (December 16, 2025) –A. O. Smith, a leader in water heating and water treatment, was selected for the prestigious Top 75 Building Products list by Building Design + Construction. A. O. Smith’s Emerge®-i Commercial Heat Pump Water Heater received the accolade for its innovative features and superior functionality.
Each year, the Building Design + Construction editorial team and numerous industry professionals evaluate the universe of new and updated products, materials and systems for the U.S. building design and construction market to select its prestigious list of top 75 products. Products are chosen based on their level of innovation and overall usefulness to the industry.
“It takes two days to install the units, with only 10 hours of water shutoff required. After those ten hours of work, your machine will be set to run,” noted Yoon. “There is not much maintenance needed except a filter replacement every year or every other year, so I love it.” “Being honored as one of the Top 75 Building Products exemplifies A. O. Smith’s commitment to providing high-quality, innovative products to our customers,” stated Betsy Curran, A. O. Smith director of marketing and customer engagement. “This accolade specifically honors the Emerge-i HPWH as an efficient and effective innovation that exceeds customer expectations. A. O. Smith has the expertise to create unique solutions like Emerge-i to continue to provide high efficiency products to our customers.”
Delivering a superior, high efficiency performance, A. O. Smith’s Emerge-i Heat Pump Water Heater is on the cutting edge of technology. Featuring a 3.88 Uniform Energy Factor (UEF), the Emerge-i HPWH provides building owners with an efficient and cost-effective option while maintaining a near-quiet operating volume at 45 dBA. The unit makes installation easy with a zero-clearance design on the top and back, top water connections and lower space requirements than other heat pump water heaters. With up to three Hot Water + modes, iCOMM™ connectivity platform, leak detection and a smart anode, the Emerge-i HPWH is made to fit any commercial need.
For more information on the Emerge-i HPWH and other A. O. Smith products, visit www.hotwater.com.
A. O. Smith is a leading global water technology and manufacturing company that provides innovative water heating and water treatment solutions. For more than 150 years, dedication to innovation has propelled A. O. Smith to adapt to new opportunities and transform itself multiple times over. The company designs, builds, distributes and supports the world’s broadest and deepest line of residential and commercial water heaters, as well as commercial boilers. This single-source concept simplifies ordering, installation and service and is backed by extensive research. For the most up-to-date A. O. Smith news, like us on Facebook, follow us on LinkedIn and visit www.hotwater.com.
