The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC's) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program is currently testing its new project, LEED for Homes. The pilot demonstration phase began late last year, expanding the LEED program for the first time to include residential structures.
Identity fraud crimes across the United States cost $52.6 billion annually, with a per-individual total of $5,686 per victim, according to a national study. The HVAC trade is not immune to identity theft either. Without proper security measures, rip-off artists and scammers can cut deeply into the profits of contractors and suppliers.
For years, Maple Springs Laundry depended on one, 150-hp firetube boiler to provide its steam. But as business expanded, the cost of fuel to run the boiler was rapidly rising. Not only did management want to conserve energy, they wanted a boiler that was ecologically friendly.
Why is it taking so long for the HVAC market to realize that zoning can provide proper temperature control, save a tremendous amount of energy when used properly, and add value to the cost of the HVAC system and the overall home?
HVAC business owners are seeing the benefits of franchise opportunities. That is one of the reasons for the success of Clockwork Home Services (formerly Ven Vest Inc.) and its plan to expand its business base and physical location in 2006.
HVAC contractors are facing many new challenges in the current market. Three of them, however, stand to impede contractor progress unless sound business tactics are employed to overcome the roadblocks.
There is a new technician certification program in town. And, HVAC Excellence believes its Master Specialist program will produce even better, all-around techs.
Forced-air zoning offers comfort to homeowners, but what does it offer contractors? It gives you an opportunity to win jobs, make a good profit, and keep customers coming back to your company for service and maintenance.
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