David Mulvey, facilitator and content specialist for the Disney Institute, hosted a seminar for attendees of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Network '05 Conference in Orlando. "Everything starts with great leadership," he said.
The NEWS picked up a grass roots perspective during a visit to a branch of Behler-Young Wholesale Heating & Air-Conditioning in suburban Detroit to get a feel for what people are talking about and some of the changes coming in HVACR.
Emerson Climate Technologies launched the Emerson Full-Line Wholesaler program to the industry this month. The company believes this means more than establishing a network of wholesalers. It's also about integrating technologies for better system communication.
There are a lot of ways that HVAC contractors can become more profitable; they just have to make the decision to make the change. That's what Mike Maynard, Quality Service Contractors business coach, told seminar attendees at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Network '05 Conference.
Do installing or servicing workers know the dangers of working on elevated buildings, and do they take the necessary precautions to ensure safety every step of the way?
Introduced earlier this year, the HARDI Certified Counter Specialist Program marks a new approach to the ever-increasing demand for more-than-competent counter personnel.
There is no reason to ever put gauges on an air conditioning or refrigeration system after the initial installation unless a problem with the mechanical refrigeration circuit is suspected. The refrigerant charge can be accurately checked using a thermometer and manufacturer's charging chart.
The United States Air Force (USAF) takes training and education very seriously, and wanted to attain accreditation of its HVACR program. To achieve this goal, the USAF selected HVAC Excellence.
This article describes a Yellow Pages ad contest where 38 ad designers submitted ads and the general public provided their input. Here is a summary of the results highlighting what makes a Yellow Pages ad successful.