Last October, President Trump surprised many when he announced he would sign an executive order allowing trade associations to sponsor health care coverage that could be sold across state lines.
HVAC contracting is in a unique position at this point in time. Technology is advancing not only on the equipment side but on the business side as well.
Manufacturers have made great strides in developing software that makes contractors’ lives easier. Currently, there are software platforms for everything from sales to efficiency monitoring there’s a little something for each of the different areas of a contractor’s business.industry was not included within the bill.
Preventive Maintenance is Crucial for Commercial Hydronic Systems Unfortunately, many homeowners, business owners, and technicians are willing to let the boiler slide for months or even years without a proper checkup.
ELKHART, Ind. — Nibco Inc. lost a visionary and passionate leader. Alice A. Martin, vice chairman and chief revenue officer, died Dec. 10, 2017. She was on the Nibco board of directors since 2000 and held a variety of leadership positions.
RUEIL-MALMAISON, France — Schneider Electric has committed to sourcing 100 percent renewable electricity and is throwing light on the doubling of its energy productivity. The company strongly believes it cannot go renewable without ensuring optimization of its energy system first.
PUNE, India — Analysts forecast the global HVAC air filter market to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.09 percent during the period 2017-2021, according to ReportsnReports.
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 9.1 percent in November 2017.
The average annualized growth for the 12 months through November 2017 was 6.4 percent.
Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Cooling & Heating Division hosted its inaugural Diamond Commercial Contractor Business Meeting from Oct. 18-20 at the InterContinental Dallas Hotel.
Approximately 100 design-build mechanical contractors, who are part of the Diamond Commercial Contractor Program, and their Mitsubishi Electric distributors, participated in four business development workshops.
With extensive rebuilding continuing in the coastal communities rocked by hurricanes last summer, Goodman Mfg. has announced it is extending a special program that has been providing considerable, verified discounts to flood-ravaged homeowners on Goodmanâ brand heating and air conditioning systems.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) applauded the House and Senate for passing the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
“This is an historic moment for HVAC contractors,” said Paul T. Stalknecht, ACCA president and CEO. “We fought for the past year to ensure that HVAC contractors would benefit from any tax reform legislation that was being considered in Congress. Today, we know that their tax rates are going to be lower and ACCA is proud to have led that fight on behalf of the contracting industry.”
The Heating, Ventilating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) Industry Alliance announced its 2018 regulatory policy agenda, extending and building upon 2017 policy successes. The regulatory priorities were discussed at the Alliance’s quarterly meeting in Arlington, Virginia on December 14, 2017.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced up to $100 million in funding for new projects as part of the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy’s (ARPA‑E) latest OPEN funding opportunity. OPEN will support America’s top innovators through dozens of early-stage research and development projects as they build technologies to transform the nation’s energy system.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) renewed their alliance to continue promoting safe and healthy working conditions for female construction workers.
Mitsubishi Electric US Inc. Cooling & Heating Division (Suwanee, Georgia) appointed Rob Howard, performance construction manager, to the Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) board of directors.