George Fincher, engineer, used to be a California contractor. Now he is the president of Energy Controls Co. He had a dream in 2007 to utilize the proven pneumatic thermostats that have served the industry for more than 50 years, and combine them with battery power and wireless communications.
A space for fuel efficient vehicles is just part of a massive $13 million project designed to earn the Physical Education Center (PEC) at Rock Valley College a high profile in environmental and energy efficiency initiatives, as well as Gold certification in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.
Flushing linesets is a preventive measure taken against possible contamination after R-22 to R-410A conversions and acid burnouts. Replacing linesets is, of course, the preferred method of preventing side effects of residual contamination, but at times a full replacement may not be practical or affordable.
It is easier to explain what marketing is by looking at what it isn’t. Effective marketing is not just a slick campaign, clever ad, or single promotion. Marketing is a well thought out strategy, which brings together the 3M’s: Market. Message. Media. For marketing to be effective, these three elements must be in alignment.
William Penn University’s $25 million construction project for two individual academic and athletic buildings is the largest and greenest expansion in the private university’s 135-year history. The project features geothermal heating-cooling, fabric ductwork, energy recovery ventilators (ERVs), and a building automation system.
Representatives from 50 member companies attended the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Public Policy Forum in Washington, D.C., to receive updates on energy and jobs legislation moving through Congress, and to make personal visits to members of the Senate and House.
We have equipment that is absolutely capable of handling the job. The challenge facing technicians today is to adopt a system performance mentality, instead of just an equipment application of increased-efficiency units. The curriculum today needs to focus on delivered service and meeting the lifestyle and comfort agenda of consumers.
The 2009 recession has been replaced by the 2010 recovery, but so far it’s been hard to tell one from the other. If this is the year of recovery, what will that mean for manufacturers? The main factors that will affect the recovery this year are already familiar to decision makers in manufacturing - they are elements that companies must always adjust to.
Some very strong and familiar trends are driving sales of zoning products. According to the manufacturers who responded to our request for information, the market is being driven by a combination of consumer needs, energy costs, and the expanding wireless technology scene. They also agreed that the biggest mistake HVAC contractors could make would be not to offer the systems.
The Unified Group’s 2010 Sales Forum provided contractors with a chance to share their experiences and learn more about topics ranging from company image and marketing, to networking and best practices for customer retention.
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