Training is considered one of the cornerstones of The Unified Group, and it has been since its inception in 1998. It is also a crucial part of each member company's focus and plans for future growth.
Want to start your own contracting business? Well, so did I. I have the technical skills, and I am positive I can run a company better than my past employers. You too? That's great, but have you asked all the right questions?
Consumers have a wide array of new products to choose from, and they're relying on their local contractor to help them decide which system best meets their cooling - and financial - needs.
How do contractors take advantage of the service opportunities of the summer and work long hours without burning out technicians? Here are four steps to help the team cope with the dog days of summer and the long hours that come with them.
A properly designed wine cellar will ensure the homeowner's wine collection will be kept at the correct temperature and humidity for years. An improperly designed wine cellar can result in ruined wine collections, moldy walls, and water damage.
High-end compressors, many of which have come to market in the last few years, feature advanced technologies that allow cooling systems to work more efficiently and reliably. This couldn't come at a better time for OEMs to help them meet and exceed the 13 SEER minimum.
Since everyone is selling 13 SEER plus units, dealers have to differentiate themselves with other possible selling strategies - such as IAQ accessories and quiet operation.
Retrocommissioning (RCx) is getting to be a buzzword, like "green" or LEED, Tom Poeling said at the National Conference on Building Commissioning session, "Tuning up the RCx Process." It's important to make sure that the owner really knows what retrocommissioning means.