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Business Briefs - Richard Alaniz

Paid Family and Medical Leave Are a Priority in Washington

Democrats are working to increase paid family and medical leave
Richard D. Alaniz
September 3, 2021
The Families Plan version of paid leave takes several of the elements of the Family Act, which was proposed by House Democrats in 2019 but failed to reach a floor vote.
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Trane Technologies CEO Dave Regnery.

Watsco, Other HVAC Companies Report Record Results

Trends support continued strong performance for industry
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
September 1, 2021
Demand from consumers and commercial clients resulted in most publicly traded HVAC-related businesses reporting strong results in the second quarter.
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A nurse administers a vaccination at the Javits Center in New York.

HVAC Contractors Face Challenges if They Mandate Vaccines and if They Don’t

Requirements from businesses, governments make decisions more complicated
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
August 31, 2021
As business owners, HVAC contractors find themselves navigating a confusing combination of customer demands and employee concerns.
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Fax Machine.

The E-Commerce Evolution Continues for HVAC Distributors

Distributors tackle the reality of serving both web searchers and less savvy stragglers
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
August 30, 2021
Customer feedback about search functionality reflects one side of the push-and-pull dynamic that HVAC distributors face in e-commerce.
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Guest Commentary

Market Insights into HVACR Contractor Buying Decisions for Distributors

Channel erosion, fierce competition, and e-commerce are reaching into the HVAC contractor market
Laura Broman.
Laura Broman
August 28, 2021
If you’re a distributor in any B2B industry, you’re likely often wondering how your business stacks up against the competition from a contractor perspective.
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Kyle Buker.

Tech of the Month — August 2021: Kyle Buker of Accurate Baker Elman Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning

Buker is recognized as the technician of August 2021
August 27, 2021
Given a choice between being an electrician and being an HVAC technician, Buker opted for HVAC. Seven years later, it seems like the right choice.
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The ACHR NEWS Podcast

Jeff Matulich, EGIA Vice President, Discusses the Latest Trends in HVAC

Matulich talks about financing, training technicians, and more
August 27, 2021

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, interviewed Jeff Matulich about the latest happenings in the HVAC industry.


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Steve Coscia.

HVAC Trainer Goes on the Road to Share Keys to Better Communication

Call center workers often act as therapists
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
August 26, 2021
Steve Coscia of Coscia Communications Inc. recently spent five months traveling around the country, meeting with HVAC contractors.
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A computer screen displays a ransomware message.

HVAC Industry Needs to Prevent Ransomware from Entering Systems

It takes an industry-wide effort to stay ahead of hackers
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
August 25, 2021
HVAC engineers and contractors need to become more aware of cybersecurity, and top management needs to support these efforts as well.
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FastSiteSurvey App.

Developments in HVAC Apps Remain Focused On Saving Time For A Tech At Every Turn

It’s a snap with the HVAC app
Robert beverly achr
Robert Beverly
August 24, 2021
A summer snapshot of recent HVAC apps reveals advances from manufacturers in streamlining service and maintenance visits.
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