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Commercial technicians at Franklin, Tennessee-based Lee Co. use smart glasses to snap photos and create short videos, making it easier to visualize and demonstrate mechanical issues to customers.

Seeing HVAC Contracting from a New Perspective

Tennessee Contractor Utilizes Smart Glasses in the Field
Kimberly Schwartz
April 18, 2016

HVAC contractors nationwide are struggling to locate and hire qualified technicians. And, while many complaints have been uttered, not everyone is actively trying to solve the problem. 


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David Burczyk, segment manager, field solutions MEP division, Trimble Navigation Ltd., demonstrates Trimble’s new EdgeWise software, which generates automated modeling from scanned data.

Advanced Software/Apps Make HVAC Contracting Simpler

Nicole Krawcke
February 22, 2016

Technology has come a long way in the HVAC industry, and not just in terms of the heating and cooling equipment. A number of software and data solutions designed to simplify HVAC contracting procedures were on display at the AHR Expo.


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Ben Landers, president and CEO, Blue Corona, Gaithersburg, Maryland, says HVAC contracting websites are trending towards bigger imagery with large icons, large text, and big calls to action.

How to Catch Customers in Your Web

Video, responsive websites, and apps are all valuable online marketing tools for HVAC contractors
Nicole Krawcke
February 1, 2016

The digital realm continues to attract advertisers, growing at a rate of 13 percent last year, according to Strategy Analytics. And, according to Ben Landers, president and CEO of Blue Corona, HVAC contractors stand to benefit from this trend.


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Penta Technologies Inc.: Business Intelligence Tool

January 25, 2016

This construction business intelligence tool allows construction firms to easily conduct self-service analyses of labor productivity and labor cost information contained within Penta costcodes. 


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Insurance Keeps Contracting Businesses Healthy

Contractors recognize insurance is an essential part of their businesses
Nicole Krawcke
December 21, 2015

Life is full of surprises and not all are happy. Injuries, car accidents, theft, and even natural disasters happen and can destroy office space and property. That’s why insurance is an absolute necessity for HVAC contractors.


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GPS Navigation Continues to Evolve

Tracking systems offer more than just maps and directions
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
November 9, 2015

GPS keeps transforming, evolving from the clunky receivers that had to be hardwired into every truck to tiny plug-and-play devices and mobile apps that provide a multitude of data that can help contractors manage their businesses more effectively.


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Commercial Equipment Crafted for Institutional Settings

HVAC products designed to provide comfort in multitenant facilities
Ron Rajecki
November 2, 2015

From building automation systems, chillers, compressors, temperature control valves, and more, here’s a look at some of the equipment commercial contractors working in this sector may want to consider.


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Using Data and Training to Improve Call Conversion Ratios

A revamped commitment to quality can help maximize your call volume
Ara Mahdessian
November 2, 2015

HVAC companies must first recognize the quality of interactions during incoming calls matters just as much, if not more, than the volume of calls the company receives. By checking your blind spots that develop over time, you’re safeguarding your sales pipeline.


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Marketing Magic: It’s All About Me — Not You

Market appropriately and the profits will reflect your efforts
Adams Hudson
October 26, 2015

Let your company, every employee, and your website be a mirror held up so the customer can see himself. It’ll reflect nicely upon you and your profits.


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Study Shows Investing in HVAC Contracting Websites Pays Off

Websites act as salesmen who never quit selling
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
October 19, 2015

For the second time, online marketing solutions company Blue Corona has done a deep dive by analyzing more than 10,000 HVAC and plumbing websites. The analysis indicates a digital divide forming in the HVAC industry. 


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