The work of two researchers from Oregon State University shows that humidity levels have a big impact on the survival, transmission, and seasonality of influenza A - the type that peaks during winter in temperate regions. If your customers are getting the flu a lot, maybe they need to have their home’s absolute humidity examined.
When someone asks whether a ventilation system is adjusted correctly, who determines whether it’s correct? The leading standard for ventilation system design is American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers’ (ASHRAE’s) Standard 62.1-2007.
The IAQ sector may have more potential to help contractors weather the current economic storm than any other in the HVAC market. And the sector is digging deep into its potential to solve both energy and IAQ issues, as was in evidence at the 2009 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo).
When the economy is down, people tighten the grip on their wallets. Contractors need to use more creativity, strategy, and marketing savvy to make up the differences in their incomes. It’s a very appropriate time to start mining those IAQ prospects that have generally been neglected. They are your existing customers.
The HVACR industry stands to benefit from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Bolstering equipment sales via improved tax credits and increasing demand in highly-efficient building requirements places a green equipment demand to be supplied and a green job market to be filled by the industry.
Providing sustainable HVACR services and equipment is not just for
customers and clients. Following sustainable practices needs to be
engrained in employees, one’s HVACR contracting business, and in one’s
own backyard, too.
Faith-based refers to initiatives that are religious in nature and created without government assistance. Sustainable refers to initiatives that are green in nature designed for energy conservation. In recent years, those two concepts have started to meld together.
If you are a sales or business professional, goal setting has hopefully already become a part of your life. I’ve personally always felt a bit uncomfortable with the goal setting process. I think what bothers me most is the way most goal-setting programs are taught.
This year, we have had to take a long look at everything in our budget. It was necessary for us to make some of the most difficult decisions we have ever had to make in my career in the business.
You work hard to make sure your customers are satisfied, right? Despite your hard work, do you sometimes feel like your customers have forgotten all about you the minute you pull out of their driveway? Would you like to create a memorable sales experience, reinforced by lifelong customer loyalty? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, then this article is for you.
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