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Home » technicians

Articles Tagged with ''technicians''

Managing a Mobile Workforce

Contractors Ponder the Proper Policies for Employee Phones, Tablets
Kimberly Schwartz
February 2, 2015

As mobile technology continues to advance, contractors’ policies are evolving to reflect what works best for their companies and employees.


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Contractors Drawn to Accuracy, Simplicity of Digital Tools

Computerized Tools Rendering Analog Counterparts Obsolete
Kostora
Nick Kostora
November 10, 2014

Every HVAC technician needs tools to complete a job. In recent years, alongside a burgeoning digital progression in other professions, the world of HVAC tools has seen a bevy of innovations that have spurred the growth of digital tools to better assist HVAC technicians in their work.


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Ice Breaker: Recording Refrigerant Usage; Observing Regulations

Modern Day Practices of an Aware, Alert Contractor
Joe Marchese
November 3, 2014

Today, recovering refrigerant from a system during major repairs is a routine practice for technicians and contractors.


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Racing the Clock: Contractors and the Appointment Window

Communication Key to Being on Time, Building Trust
Kimberly Schwartz
September 1, 2014

Being punctual is about more than just minimizing your customers’ wait times — smart contractors recognize they are building trust with clients when their technicians arrive on time. 


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July 9, 2014: Skilled Trades Temporary Staffing Company Recapitalizes

Capital Resources Will Enable Construction Labor Contractors to Grow
July 9, 2014

Silver Oak Services Partners announced that it has led the recapitalization of Construction Labor Contractors (CLC), in partnership with the company’s founder and management. CLC is a leading provider of skilled trades temporary staffing for the commercial construction market.


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What If Gomer Serviced Your Freezer?

Why a Qualified Tech Is Needed
Peter Powell
June 23, 2014

Those of you of a certain age interested in a bit of refrigeration nostalgia should check out an episode of the old Andy Griffith TV show that first aired back in 1964. (It usually shows up on the TV Land cable channel from time to time.)


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June 20, 2014: Tidewater Community College to Begin Associate Degree Program in HVACR

Program Will Prepare Students for Careers as HVACR Technicians
June 20, 2014

Tidewater Community College (TCC) will begin offering an associate degree in Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology (HVACR) with the start of fall classes on Aug. 25.


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Perhaps I Should Heed My Own Advice

Matt Bishop
June 2, 2014
Memorial Day marks the first day of my new service agreement plan.
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Service Providers Must Excel at Providing Service

Matt Bishop
April 28, 2014
Customers expect top-notch service -- whether it's cable television of home comfort. Do everything you can to provide it, or else they'll find someone who will.
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Nexstar Coach’s Blog:

When Clean Cut Doesn’t Cut It

Julian Scadden
Julian Scadden
March 14, 2014

There has always been the belief our residential service technicians need to be as professional in appearance as possible. I stand by that, and I actually believe it to be true in all walks of life. But, recently, this definition of “professional appearance” has become a more gray area.


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