Although economic news has been hit or miss lately (and mainly miss), there are still areas of opportunity. Take the ductless market. It has grown about 20 percent over the last four or five years, even as the ducted market has dropped, said Raj Hiremath, general manager of Duct-Free splits, Carrier Corp.
The Meadows at Oldwick (developed by United Cerebral Palsy of Northern, Central, and Southern New Jersey) exceeds LEED Gold standards with its on-site, solar-powered energy production, which supplies residents’ energy needs; its thermal Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) construction; and its inverter heat pump system.
This is the first of a five-part series explaining how to handle a recession. This first installment helps you recession-proof your company - providing an emergency action plan for your business. Future installments will focus on specific jobs including: dispatchers, accountants, technicians, service managers, and salespeople.
Our own panel of “mythbusters” agreed to dispel some of the most common rumors about R-410A. Jeff Goss, product manager, Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems, and Ron Vogl, marketing manager, Honeywell Genetron Refrigerants, help clear up the confusion surrounding R-410A.
Some contractors think of IAQ and duct cleaning as a fairly recent business opportunity. Blind and Sons/Tri County Inc., however, has been doing it since 1951. Today, IAQ work (filtration and duct cleaning) accounts for a substantial portion of the company’s work.
In just over eight months, R-22 will no longer be available in new cooling systems. The next industry standard for new equipment installations has essentially turned to R-410A. So why are many delaying the transition? Manufacturers say the possibilities include the higher cost of R-410A, the poor economy, and fear of change.
Panasonic WhisperGreen Premium ceiling-mounted ventilation fans with SmartAction® Motion Sensor were specified products for two recent episodes of the “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” television series. The first show was filmed in Madison, Wis.; the other episode was shot in El Paso, Texas.
Contractors, take note: Commercial property professionals are finding that high-intensity ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) helps improve air quality for tenants and their employees, while streamlining maintenance and boosting rental rates. This opens up new opportunities for mechanical contractors.
Though a vast majority of equipment manufacturers have decided to transition their new equipment from R-22 to R-410A, there is still a controversial issue with regard to servicing existing equipment in the field. One of the options considered is the drop-in refrigerant R-422B.
Dispatchers are the first to impress the customer, and in the first seven seconds, the caller is making many assumptions about them and your company. Let’s look at three ways of creating a dispatching difference and becoming the company of choice in the ears of potential customers.
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