When School District 159 needed a new middle school, topping the district's list of priorities were long-term energy-savings value and ample learning opportunities.
The family that plays together stays together. That's the philosophy of Modern Supply Co.'s CEO Pace Robinson. Robinson, whose father founded the Knoxville, Tennessee-based wholesale distributor over half a century ago, said that family traditions are just a way of life for this company.
Should people use the past to forecast the future? Absolutely, according to Alicia Bradshaw and Lori Boyce of Lennox Industries/HVAC Learning Solutions. Bradshaw and Boyce addressed that topic before attendees at the 2006 HVAC Comfortech in mid-September.
It started as an opportunity to shoot photos of antique oil delivery trucks for a calendar. Then it mushroomed into a meeting of oil heat professionals, centered on interactive technical and business discussions, moderated by industry professionals.
Casteel Heating & Cooling has awarded its first-ever Xtreme Installer award to Chasen Quattlebaum for posting the highest performance among all Casteel installers for the year-to-date period.
The skill, craftsmanship, and overall knowledge of the technician is ultimately what sets one contractor apart from the others - no matter the efficiency level of the HVAC equipment being installed or serviced. The courses listed here can help technicians increase their prowess.
It is not uncommon to see an HVAC service van parked outside the local Home Depot or Lowe's. Some techs prefer the easiest and least expensive means of getting a part to complete a job. But does this take business away from traditional suppliers and hand it over to stores that often compete for their own customer base?
During the AHR Expo this past winter in Chicago, Danfoss announced plans to host a series of conferences under the general title EnVisioneering. The inaugural conference took place during the summer and focused on how energy challenges of the 21st century are transforming business strategy and the conditions of American international policy.
Dealing with super-small refrigerant leaks is a challenge, especially when it comes to making repairs. But with the cost of refrigerants rising, such procedures become more and more important.
Manufacturers and associations say galvanized sheet steel may have been the long-time standard for ductwork, but there is a wide range of newer materials such as fiberglass, aluminum, various forms of flexible duct, and one that is especially catching on in Europe and is expected to make a strong impact in North America - spiral metal duct.
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