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It’s not always easy — or productive — to police employees’ private email and social media usage. Company devices can be monitored, but personal devices generally can’t, and it can get tricky when personal devices are used for work or when company devices are allowed to double as personal.

I’ve learned many things in the last 17 years. Perhaps the biggest learning curve for me has been with people. Of course, as individuals, we’re all different.

Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Why He’s Tech of the Month: For Daniel Mayer, every day working in HVAC is a thrill.

Some are calling for the Uber dynamic pricing model to be used in the HVACR contracting world, especially during peak times like summer, when demand for technicians often outstrips supply.

Different areas have particular needs and also embrace new technology at different speeds.

Developments in zoning capabilites have brought mini splits into the multiroom realm. And it goes without mention that the march of engineering progress has taken ductless systems on the road, into parts of the country where no mini split has ever gone before.

Some beliefs, like Greek mythology, last for generations because they contain a valuable lesson. Others, like these, are just ready to become ancient history.

The goal of ACCA’s Management Information Exchange (MIX) Group is to help every company improve by getting honest and frank counsel from peers.

It’s a well-known fact that HVAC — the smart thermostat — is the first point of entry into smart-home sales. And with more than half of U.S. households predicted to own a smart speaker by 2022, according to a late 2017 study by Juniper Research, it’s a prime opportunity for HVAC contractors.