Following a 4.9 percent gain in September, total housing starts fell 14.6 percent in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.486 million units, according to figures released by the U.S. Department of Commerce. This was 27.4 percent below the pace from a year ago.
A contractor wants to grow his company fast and has a small war chest to make it happen. Consultant Al Levi says to get the most bang for the buck when it comes to growth, you need to get serious about acquisition.
A technician often has to sketch or design ductwork and other parts of an HVAC system. This means working with lines, angles, and other shapes. This article shows you how to draw and work with these different figures.
This article, written by an industry veteran, provides some general HVAC service techniques picked up over the years. It's designed to help technicians who are just starting out in the trade.
New Yorkers who want to keep energy costs down without sacrificing comfort this winter can take advantage of Home Performance with Energy Star®. Sponsored by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), the program can help households save up to 40 percent on energy bills.
Understanding guidelines for motor selection can help you make replacement decisions more quickly. When selecting a motor, the three primary factors to think about are performance, electrical, and mechanical considerations.
On a daily basis consumers are exposed to a variety of signs - one of the most powerful and affordable ways to build awareness, while promoting a business's services. An affordable, largely untapped way to market to consumer and business customers is vehicle graphics.
In this edition of the Btu Buddy series, a customer smells smoke coming from her oil furnace. Bob checks it out and finds that the furnace is not drafting. He inspects the chimney and discovers an obstruction.
Nationwide housing starts in September regained the ground they lost in a steep decline the previous month, but issuance of building permits - a key indicator of future building activity - continued on a downward trend, according to statistics released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
A contractor is looking for new ways to get more calls other than the usual Yellow Pages ads and direct mail campaigns. Consultant Al Levi says making your trucks eye-catching is one of the very best things you can do.
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