A discussion draft of legislation called the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 (ACES) was recently released. One of the most significant issues to the HVACR industry in this draft is the HFC climate change title. If passed, this legislation will reduce HFC use by 85 percent and sharply limit its availability over several years.
In the first installment of this series, we looked at ways that office workers in a contracting company can protect their jobs in tough times. Now, it’s time to focus on the individuals in the trucks and in the home - the technicians.
What do large distribution centers, warehouses, Wal-Mart, Sam’s Club, Costco, and Lowes have in common? These facilities are all part of what have commonly become known as big box stores. As the immense demand for large structures has grown, so has the problem of cooling such large buildings in the most efficient and green method possible.
All marketing efforts are really doors into your business. But it doesn’t matter how many doors you’ve thrown open if you don’t turn entrants into sales. If you’re not closing the sale, you’re sending these costly prospects right to your competition.
In his 35 years in the HVAC industry, David Mathews, owner of CCAC Inc., an air conditioning company in Texas, has had experience with myriads of HVAC applications and the situational obstacles that arise from working with heating and cooling equipment. One such obstacle gave birth to the AC-Enhancer®.
In the first installment of this two-part series, we examined two of the five essentials for HVACR contractor success, which involved employee retention and training. In Part 2, we will explore some of the other essentials necessary to maintain profitability and market share: overhead, presentation, and lead generation.
In the contractor's words: Greg Crumpton, co-owner of AirTight Mechanical, Charlotte, N.C., explains the biggest change to the business, the biggest current hurdle to overcome, and other matters.
The Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. (AMCA International) released AMCA Publication 512-09 “AMCA Listing Label Program.” Publication 512 provides a follow-up service for louvers tested in accordance with ANSI/AMCA Standard 540 and louvers tested in accordance with AMCA Standard 550.
As the self-proclaimed King of Zoning for over 30 years, I recently had an opportunity to demonstrate the power of zoning in my own home. Start zoning and imagine the possibility of solving comfort problems, reducing energy costs, and dare I say, making more money on every job.
Joining electronically commutated motor (ECM) motor technology and zone control would offer significant benefits for aftermarket applications. The concept was so intriguing that Arzel Zoning and Genteq, manufacturer of GE ECM motors, have partnered to develop Evergreen Zoning™, an aftermarket zoning system.
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