NATE and ACE have been working to replace an older gas furnace with a more efficient furnace. They have determined that the new unit is a Category I appliance. They are going to use a 5-in. Type B venting system. The next step in assembling materials for the job is to determine the length of the system.
Cyngier Heating and Air Conditioning may be unique in more ways than one. The Cleveland, OH, contractor is not only one of the regional winners in The News’ third annual “Best Contractor To Work For” contest, it is the only winner with the majority of its business in the residential market.
When contractors attend business seminars, they inevitably attend sessions where presenters offer tips on how to gain, train, and maintain a good workforce. If you go to a number of such seminars, you can come up with a long list of good tips.
Or you can just talk to the folks at CMS Mechanical Service Co. of Melbourne, FL, who use dozens of ways to find, hold, and reward technicians.
Good working conditions and camaraderie can be vital to the success of a business. But these qualities don’t just “happen” — they originate from ownership. A great example of this comes from YPS in Austin, TX.
The best contracting companies don’t just offer installers and technicians a job. They offer a career opportunity with a clearly defined path, so that employees know where they’re at and how they can progress.
What do you get when you mix a doctor of inorganic chemistry, a native British citizen, and a no-heat call on Christmas Eve from a “Mrs. Klaus?” You get Cyngier Heating & Air Conditioning, a company with a staff of 18 people (including 13 service techs and installers) that specializes in residential and light commercial hvacr service.
More than 440 AirTime 500 members gathered recently for the organization’s expo, which was held at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans Convention Center. The four-day event covered a number of training and management issues, including the changing role of some large specialty stores.
If the local malls need a Santa Claus to listen to children’s wishes, Russ Donnici should volunteer. The beard could be a little longer; put on a red suit: perfect.
To be one of the “Best Contractors to Work For,” you have to give your employees a little extra something. You have to give your staff a good reason to get up in the morning and keep coming to work.