Nowhere is the saying “What you can’t see can hurt you” more evident than when discussing IAQ. Consider what could be floating around in just about any home or building. The good news is that indoor pollutant issues can be corrected if the proper IAQ equipment is utilized.
The EnergyStar® specification for programmable thermostats, which has not been revised since its inception in April 1995, is currently under review. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been closely examining the measurable and verifiable energy-saving benefits of programmable thermostats.
For many, it is essential to keep their business within the family. But what if there are no family members to pass the business on to or if there are no family members willing to carry on the business? Selling a family business is as much an emotional decision as a business decision and there are many factors that go into it.
OK, go on and admit it. If you haven’t already done so, many of you are at least considering cutting back on training as a cost-saving measure during the current economic downturn. If you are one who has cut back on your training, or are thinking about it, I’d like to propose that you reconsider.
My wife and I recently celebrated our 45th wedding anniversary. Besides being a very exciting and happy occasion, it also called my attention to the fact that I have now been full time in this business for 45 years. It was graduation, wedding, honeymoon, and start to work.
Having a specification that allows for any system option and protocol leads to a more complex system, one that can be cumbersome to install, commission, and maintain. By picking one common protocol for an entire building control system, the costs go down and the maintainability goes up.
Whether new or already on the market, thermostats, controls, and building automation system (BAS) products are integral pieces of the HVAC puzzle. The following products are currently on the market to assist commercial and residential contractors in achieving effective HVAC balance and control.
Performance contracting is changing for the better, at a time when it can do great good for contractors and their commercial customers. In the past, “contractors” needed deep pockets in order to make it work. Today’s methods for delivering performance contracting have been modified to make it a more feasible proposition. Some commercial contractors think it’s ready for a comeback.
Every year The NEWS introduces the latest heating equipment available for the upcoming winter season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them distinguish between brands.
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