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Contractors Challenged by Legalization of Marijuana

HVAC Hiring Practices Under Fire as Colorado, Washington Legalize Marijuana
June 17, 2013

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. 


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What Happens When the Phone Rings?

Six Rules for Improving Customer Service
June 17, 2013

You may have the best sales team in the country, but what happens when your customer service department isn’t as good? 


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Joint Futures Offers Big Solutions to Big Problems

Committee Brings Multiple HVAC Players Together on Behalf of Industry Advancement
June 17, 2013

The different sectors of the HVAC industry oftentimes are criticized for not working together. And while that may be true in some cases, close to 30 HVAC leaders team up each year in Arlington, Va., to identify solutions for some of the industry’s biggest problems.


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Marketing Magic: Four Secrets to Crushing Your Competition

Tips for Marketing Indoor Air Quality Services
June 17, 2013

IAQ analysis is the HVAC equivalent of filtration replacements in the plumbing industry. If you fail to meet the need of this huge market, you may as well hold the door open for your competition. 


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Pension Reform, Energy Management Headline QCA Conference

Quality Construction Alliance Event Draws Hundreds to Capitol
June 17, 2013

Over two days, attendees participated in panel discussions, attended presentations, and visited roughly 125 different congressional offices to advocate for their respective organizations and industry.


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Stop Using Technology to Hide

How to Use Technology to Improve HVAC Customer Service
June 10, 2013

It should be easier than ever for customers to contact us. Unfortunately, the technology designed to keep us connected can actually push customers away.


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ACCA Releases May Contractor Comfort Index

CCI is Highest Ever in its Three-Year History
June 10, 2013

The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) released its Contractor Comfort Index (CCI) for May, which reached a 77, up from 71 in April. The 77 number is the highest tally in the CCI’s three-year history.


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ASHRAE Releases Labeling Program

Building Energy Labeling Program Aims to Lower Operating Costs
June 10, 2013

A building energy labeling program that allows the industry to zero in on opportunities to lower building operating cost and make informed decisions to increase value has been expanded to include an “As Designed” label.


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Marketing Magic: The Opportunity in Every Customer

Tips for Acquiring and Retaining Customers
May 27, 2013

A lost customer means that you cut off a prime source of future sales and referrals. And it’s a loss that carries on for the life of the sales he’s going to give and refer to your competition.


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Ask The Experts: May 20, 2013

How Do I Have a Successful Air Conditioning Season?
May 20, 2013

I’m just starting my busy air conditioning season and I need to have a successful summer. How do I know if I’m on track?


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EVENTS

Learn How To Accelerate Your Revenue Like Thermo King Calgary

5/23/12
Online
Contact: Jamie Tunison

ON DEMAND Thermo King Calgary reduced their average billing cycle from weeks to minutes by implementing a field service automation solution. Automating their workflow eliminated the bottlenecks created by paper work orders including illegible hand writing, lost or damaged work orders, and inherent billing errors.

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Kara Saul Rinaldi, executive director with the National Home Performance Council (NHPC) introduces the NHPC and discusses a recently released white paper focused on properly developing the home-performance industry.
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