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Market Your Brand More Effectively: Train Your CSRs

Branding is a must for any successful marketing strategy

September 11, 2017

While any fly-by-night company with a marketing budget can purchase call-to-action advertising on any advertising medium they like, it’s a company’s ongoing effort to branding itself that remains long after call-to-action promotions come and go.

US Economic Growth Accelerates in Second Quarter

Indicates the ongoing economic recovery

September 6, 2017

Real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 2.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis during the year’s second quarter, according to Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.’s (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Nonresidential fixed investment, a category of GDP embodying nonresidential construction activity, expanded at a 5.2 percent seasonally adjusted annual rate. This follows a 7.2 percent expansion during the first quarter.

US Economic Growth Accelerates in Second Quarter

Indicates the ongoing economic recovery

September 6, 2017

Real gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 2.6 percent on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis during the year’s second quarter, according to Associated Builders and Contractors Inc.’s (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. Nonresidential fixed investment, a category of GDP embodying nonresidential construction activity, expanded at a 5.2 percent seasonally adjusted annual rate. This follows a 7.2 percent expansion during the first quarter.

HARDI Distributors Report 4.7 Percent Revenue Increase in July

TRENDS provides insight into regional markets

September 5, 2017

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 4.7 percent in July 2017.

Should Contractors Install Consumer-purchased Equipment?

HVAC owners discuss the pros and cons of consumer-direct contracting

Nick Kostora

September 4, 2017

For better or worse, several HVACR contractors across the country are now installing products for homeowners who have purchased their own HVACR equipment — even if they don’t sell that product line.

Alexa: Tell My HVACR Techs They Need to Sell Technology

Herb Woerpel

September 4, 2017

There's money to be made on technology. It's only a matter of if you're ready to make it or not.

Global Boiler Market Heats Up

UK is no longer the largest market

August 31, 2017

Driven by environmental policy uptake and increasing gasification in Asia, the domestic boiler market grew in 2016 to 12.7 million units, with China recording the most dynamic market uptake. The growth in the China and South Korea markets resulted in the UK dropping from being the largest world market for domestic boilers to the third largest, according to the latest Building Services Research & Information Association (BSRIA) market intelligence study.

Is Your HVAC Company Prepared for the Future?

HVAC contractors need to be open to new approaches and technologies

Nicole Krawcke

August 28, 2017

With all the new and emerging technologies out there, it’s also an exciting time for the HVAC industry. What makes it exciting is not just the latest and greatest air conditioners or heat pumps; it’s also taking new technologies that have nothing to do with the industry and finding a way to incorporate them into the HVAC world.

SpeedClean's Mini Split Bib Kit Expands for Commercial Needs

August 24, 2017

SpeedClean’s Mini Split Bib Kit^® has seen success among HVAC contractors who are taking advantage of the growing popularity of mini-split systems. Contractors now can expand their service offerings and increase preventative maintenance (PM) revenue with a larger version of the popular maintenance solution. Just like the original, the Mini Split Bib Kit XL is used to quickly and safely clean mini-split coils and fans, just on bigger commercial units.

Finishing Strong - Things to do Before 2018

Frank Hurtte

August 24, 2017

As we spend time together, it’s hard to believe 2018 is just a few short months away. It’s been an awesome summer. The weather has been great, the family vacation allowed some important bonding and, on the work side, business remained brisk. Most of our working hours have been a balance between summer activities and keeping the business running. Life is good.