The NEWS asked seven of its Best Contractors to Work For contest winners to share the best business advice they’ve ever received. Each individual offered unique advice, ranging from clearly defining a company’s purpose to fully trusting in God’s omnipotence. Here for your perusal are the insights, advice, and opinions as provided by the Magnificent Seven.
The NEWS asked seven of its Best Contractors to Work For contest winners to share the best business advice they’ve ever received. Each individual offered unique advice, ranging from clearly defining a company’s purpose to fully trusting in God’s omnipotence. Here for your perusal are the insights, advice, and opinions as provided by the Magnificent Seven.
One common source of declining system performance lies in a unit’s coils. The NEWS recently talked with several industry leaders who shared their experiences, coil troubleshooting tips, and best practices to help identify and fix foiled coils.
The condensing unit market is on the rise. According to a report published by MarketsandMarkets, the global condensing unit market is forecast to reach $23.31 billion by 2021, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1 percent from 2016 to 2021. And there are a number of trends contributing to this growth.
Many companies are beginning to integrate capacitor testing into their regular diagnoses and maintenance practices, and I applaud this; however, it does lead to a debate on how to do it.
A major manufacturer recently conducted a survey of 2,000 consumers asking for their feedback on smart products. When asked about their interest in purchasing smart products, more than 60 percent of respondents said they were interested in purchasing an intelligent control for their home. Other industry data shows that actual smart home product penetration is less than 20 percent.
I have been an active member of the Better Business Bureau (BBB) here in St. Louis for more than 30 years. Through that time, I have learned some interesting things I’d like to share, which I believe will be worthwhile to contractors.
Teaching the next generation of HVAC technicians is an ever-evolving task. New products with advanced features are constantly released, classroom instruction methods are developed, student behavior changes, and no two students learn at the same pace. However difficult the task may seem, HVAC Excellence is poised to lead the charge via its 2017 National HVAC Educators and Trainers Conference.
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) praised President Trump for taking important steps to create a pro-growth business environment in a statement from ABC President and CEO, Michael Bellaman.
The Bosch BLAZE GLM 42 laser measure features a full-color backlit display that is viewable anywhere, even in dark areas or in low-light/no-light conditions. The Bosch GLM 42 provides default real-time length, length, area, volume, and indirect measuring functions that may be navigated via a display guide that walks users through each measurement function.
The home automation system market is expected to be valued at $79.57 billion by 2022 and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3 percent between 2017 and 2022.
Bitzer is warning users against imitation oils. In Vietnam and Korea, counterfeiters partly disguised their imitations with the logo and name of the specialist for refrigeration compressors. These forgeries can lead to compressor breakdown, in contrast to the use of Bitzer original refrigeration oils.
The city of St. Clair Shores is officially the first city in Michigan to take advantage of a law introduced in July 2016 that allows local governments to make facility improvements leveraging flexible financing programs that are not considered debt. Through the Tax-Exempt Lease Purchase (TELP) program, St. Clair Shores will partner with Johnson Controls on city-wide upgrades, including HVAC, building automation, lighting, and water improvements.
According to the “Heating Equipment Market in the U.S.” study from The Freedonia Group, forced-air heating is the preferred comfort delivery method in the U.S. Of those, warm-air furnaces comprise the vast majority of the overall demand with 64 percent of the total value of sales in 2016.
Rapid adoption of newly set regulations among several countries of the world by building automation systems manufacturers is fueling the demand for building automation systems.
For many elementary schools, science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) programs consist of textbooks, online research, and classroom experiments. For the students of Cyprus Classical Academy in Burnsville, Minnesota, STEM recently got real. On May 22, 8- and 9-year-old students installed the school's HVAC control system through a partnership with 75F, a local building automation company.
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) is committed to helping create a movement to build a zero-suicide industry. The association recently joined the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention to help provide information and resources for its prevention and for mental health promotion in construction.
CF Bathroom Exhaust Fans are available as complete fan assemblies and come in easy-to-install contractor packages. The units are designed to fit 3- and 4-inch duct sizes and include a built-in damper that prevents backdraft, keeping tempered air in the home when the fan is not operating.
The Eastern Sheet Metal Equivalent Round Duct Calculator app allows sheet metal contractors, installers, HVAC engineers, and contractors to quickly convert rectangular and flat oval duct dimensions to round. It will also convert rectangular to flat oval.
Designed for service crews, electricians, and general contractors, the fiberglass ladders feature enhanced ergonomics that offer safety and efficiency.
The mCerberus HVAC Monitoring Hardware and Software System allows for continuous delta T monitoring both heating/cooling modes that may be installed on existing and/or new residential systems.
Intended for large industrial and commercial applications, the Climate 6000 AH Series comes in 21 different sizes. Horizontal unit configurations range from 800-38,000 cfm while vertical configurations are available in 800-4,000 cfm.
These thinline stationary louvers can be used for interior and exterior applications where a high, free area for improved airflow is required or when narrow frame depth and horizontal sightlines are desired.
The Ready-Link Manifold System is designed for NPE Tankless Water Heaters. This accessory makes manifold mounting onto the Ready-Link Rack or directly to a wall simple for new multi-unit installations or emergency, same-day replacements.
These rack scales feature rugged steel frames, pipe carriages, locking wheels, and casters and are equipped with a weighing indicator with a full keypad, an LCD display, and accumulation counting. Combining weight, count, and transport functions, these rack scales can be custom-designed and built for weighing pipe or bar stock up to 12,000 pounds.
The WebCTRL chilled water system optimizer minimizes the energy use of the entire chilled water system in a commercial building, including air-handling units, fan coils, and other chilled water distribution equipment. The optimizer solution consists of an Automated Logic controller, a patent pending control algorithm, and an integrated dashboard that allows facilities staff to monitor the overall efficiency of the chilled water system from anywhere at any time.
SMART Equipment Controllers (SEC) use a smart mobile device interface, giving contractors, engineers, and building owners the flexibility to easily access their Johnson Controls water-to-air water-source heat pump controls through any Wi-Fi-enabled device on any internet browser.
The Ex9S32 Manual Motor Starter is designed to handle more amps and more accessories than previous Noark models while providing increased electrical and mechanical life. The starters are electro-mechanical devices that combine a number of functions in one unit.