Colorado and Washington residents voted to legalize the drug last November and HVAC contractors in both states are examining hiring policies, as well as informing their employees of the dangers and risks of employment under the influence. 

While Nest continues to grow in popularity, contractors across the nation are discovering ways to benefit from that success by becoming certified Nest installers, adding a new breed of tech-savvy clientele to their customer base.

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Educational Institute (ACCA-EI) Standards Task Team (STT) is seeking public review of BSR/ACCA 3 Manual S – 201x, Residential Equipment Selection, as a revised and re-designated industry standard.

Rheem and Ruud each named their top contractors for 2012.

Magic Touch Mechanical named to Top 10 HVAC contractor list; Bob Hamilton Plumbing, Heating, A/C, and Rooter named a best small company to work for.

The cooling season has begun and HVAC contractors across the nation are gearing up for what meteorologists predict is going to be a hot summer. 

Featured speakers during the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) annual convention conveyed a message about the importance of perseverance to success in professional and personal endeavors. The words of former astronaut and retired naval aviator Capt. Mark Kelly were no exception.

Combining a variable-capacity compressor with a variable-speed blower motor and a variable-speed loop pump, the Sycamore Series geothermal heat pumps provide energy-efficient comfort while protecting the environment, said the company. 

Bill Smith Plumbing & Heating, Fresh Air Concepts win awards.

This latest guidance from EEOC concerning background checks stems from Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. But there is absolutely no reference made to criminal history, so how can EEOC threaten action based on Title VII?