HVAC contractors must develop policies and procedures for technicians that please non-smokers, yet don’t vilify those who do smoke. It’s a problem with no easy answer; one that is likely greyer than the cloud of smoke at the end of a cigarette.
In an effort to quantify the health of municipalities nationwide, ACEEE released its State and Local Policy Database. The report includes comprehensive information on energy-efficiency policies currently implemented at the state and local levels and policy activity across multiple sectors, including government, utilities, transportation, buildings, combined heat and power, and appliance standards.
Always keep your finger on the pulse of how your business is growing and pay close attention to what percentage of your overall business each lead type is driving. Allowing too much of your business to be placed in someone else’s hands is a very dangerous proposition.
The John Wayne Birthplace is the only museum dedicated to John Wayne and contains more than $2 million worth of artifacts. So far, the HVAC design has proven more than capable in terms of occupant comfort, sustainable operation, and protection of artifacts.
The Unified Group recently welcomed 52 professional HVAC representatives to a sales forum in Alexandria, Virginia. The event — which was the organization’s largest sales forum to date — focused on the sales role within an HVAC company by setting realistic sales goals based on individual goals and strengths, differentiation, and niche markets.
Since 2004, Schneider’s 72 Degrees has grown from six employees to 21. The company offers 100 percent residential service, repair, and replacement services with 13 vehicles in its fleet. It ended 2014 with just under $3 million in sales.
In an effort to provide Congress with appropriate guidance on the impact buildings have on our health, safety, and welfare, the HVAC industry has banded together to form the High-Performance Building Congressional Caucus Coalition (HPBCCC).
The Buildings of the Future project, an endeavor spearheaded by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and the DOE, aims to develop a vision for what U.S. commercial and residential buildings could become in 100 years.
The Daniels have been members of SMAC PAC’s Congressional Insiders Club for nearly 20 years and consistently attended the Washington Issues conferences and convention political events.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of steam and basic steam utilization throughout the entire steam and condensate loop, including generation, distribution, utilization, and recovery.
Through the Life Is On campaign, Schneider Electric aims to humanize and bring to life its industrial brand; put the spotlight on the company’s customers, showcasing their ability to make an impact on their organizations, communities, and society; and highlight new technologies that enable distributed and connected energy.
Compared to the previous forecast conducted in April 2015, the new Consensus Forecast is slightly less bullish in its outlook; however, it predicts three more years of favorable real estate conditions.
Perry Plumbing, Heating & Air owner named PHCC Contractor of the Year; American Residential Services SVP named CFO of the Year; more HVAC residential contractor news briefs.
MacroAir Technologies Inc. names Barry Warner president; ClimateMaster Inc. introduces AIA-certified course on WSHP; more HVAC manufacturer news briefs.
The Pelican™ case housing provides a watertight, crushproof, dust-proof enclosure with heavy-duty deflector ribs for extra protection from shocks and impacts.
The Square Wave TIG 200 welding machine can perform ac TIG welding on aluminum and dc TIG welding on steel, stainless and chrome-moly, when precision and bead appearance are important.