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HVAC Contractors Deal with Shortages and Hiring Challenges

Usual shortages hit general contractors hard, but some look toward infrastructure funding and talent to pull through
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
October 14, 2021
The core problems of the era — staffing, materials, and pandemic-related issues — affect practically all contractors throughout the United States.
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A technician from Jett’s Specialty Contracting works on a unit at an elementary school.

HVAC Contractor Pays Each Employee $500 Bonus for Getting Vaccinated

Cost of program less than cost of lost business for HVAC contractor
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
October 8, 2021
Jett’s Specialty Contracting in Paducah, Kentucky, is paying all of its 62 employees a $500 bonus for getting fully vaccinated.
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Construction Site.

Efforts Escalate to Persuade, Punish the Unvaccinated

As COVID costs become clearer, HVAC employers need to navigate challenging dilemmas
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
October 6, 2021
As the economic benefits of vaccination increase — and as the disadvantages of an under-vaccinated workforce develop — this remains a dilemma for smaller HVAC businesses.
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A sticker announces someone received a COVID-19 vaccination.

HVAC Employers Wait for Biden Vaccination Requirement Details

Any OSHA emergency standard faces limited enforcement resources and a tough history in court
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
September 29, 2021
Multiple industry sources and data portray the construction industry in general as lagging behind the general population in terms of COVID vaccination rate.
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Ben Merrifield, co-owner of Meade’s Heating and Air.

Hot Weather, Robust Demand Boost Summer Sales for HVAC Contractors

Contractors hope equipment sales stay strong through fall and winter
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
September 23, 2021
In addition to unusually warm weather, demand remained strong from consumers who are still spending a large amount of time at home due to the pandemic.
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Guest Commentary

Maximizing Post-Pandemic Contractor Productivity and Profitability

To satisfy pent-up demand, contractors are using GPS fleet tracking to increase efficiency and driver accountability
Del Williams
Del Williams
September 19, 2021
How can HVAC contractors handle the accumulated, pent-up demand as the crisis passes?
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Selling HVAC Products.

Selling HVAC Products During a Pandemic

People still need and want the solutions we have to offer
Mike Treas
September 12, 2021
Our customers still need the help that our professional technicians can provide.
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METUS Virtual Showroom.

HVAC Manufacturers Feature HVAC Virtual Experiences

Virtual environments exist to educate contractors on developing HVAC technologies
Gordon White
Gordon White
September 8, 2021
Virtual HVAC experiences have grown in popularity over the past year and a half, and they are worth checking out.
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Wynd Technologies System.

HVAC Technologies Promise to Help Schools Reopen Safely

Array of indoor air quality products available, but evaluate carefully
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
September 1, 2021
HVAC plays a major part in decisions that come with resuming school, with districts spending millions of dollars to improve ventilation and add IAQ features.
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A nurse administers a vaccination at the Javits Center in New York.

HVAC Contractors Face Challenges if They Mandate Vaccines and if They Don’t

Requirements from businesses, governments make decisions more complicated
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
August 31, 2021
As business owners, HVAC contractors find themselves navigating a confusing combination of customer demands and employee concerns.
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