Articles by Herb Woerpel

Contractor-run training facilities allow company leaders to tailor the curriculum to meet their employment needs.

Water-source VRF/VRV units are often specified for large building and high rises applications as both contain water-cooled modules that are located indoors, closer to the space they’re serving.

CO₂ is a highly attractive refrigerant for contractors and end users because it boasts a global warming potential (GWP) of 1 and an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero.

Numerous obstacles, including mild weather, a lack of demand, a shallow pool of skilled tradespeople, increased competition, inflation, supply chain shortages, and more, have stood in the way of contracting success throughout cooling season.

Building vertifications serve as environmental and sustainability badges of honor, demonstrating excellence not only for the facilities but the contractors twisting the wrenches as well.

The Indoor Air Quality category winner is an in-duct system that actively works to improve residential IAQ.

The Gold award in the HVAC Residential Equipment category goes to a medium condensate pump used to automatically collect, move, and direct the flow of HVAC condensate when gravity drainage is not possible or practical.

Ross B. Shuster, CEO, Copeland, discusses Blackstone’s investment into the company, how the transaction will impact the company’s HVAC offerings, and more.

For many contractors, a maintenance agreement allows them regular access to homeowners’ residences, granting them a greater ability to foster relationships with their customers.

Regardless who’s running the call, trust your process, and the results will follow.