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Apps are inherently more interactive than the old pen-and-paper method, as they encourage customers to participate in selecting the best system for their situation — ultimately selling themselves on it along the way.

Vendors offer a variety of programs that can do everything from calculate heat loss to fully run every facet of a contractor’s business. Here are some examples of what’s available in the market today.

While there are many benefits to going mobile, there is no question the transition takes a great deal of research, preparation, and training. 

Firms with energy costs greater than 10 percent of total operating costs should invest in a new wave of industrial energy management software to achieve best-in-class operational excellence. 

HouseCall Pro has announced the nationwide launch of its smartphone app, available for free on iOS and Android devices, that enables service professionals to run their entire business from their smartphone and complimentary web portal.

As technology continues to advance, more and more industry mobile applications are becoming available for smartphones and tablets. Here are a few of the latest. 

The NEWS and Ben Landers, president and CEO of Blue Corona, examine high-quality HVAC contractor websites and discern what makes them so successful.

The SmartChip is an aftermarket product that intelligently controls both the fan and compressor runtimes to maximize HVAC system efficiency and, ultimately, save on utility costs.

Besednjak tracked down Mindshare Technologies, a company that creates survey systems, and, while it took some convincing, created Customer Care Plus in 2009. Besednjak runs the service with business partner Mark Schmidt.

The business networking organization’s most recent meeting drew a record 467 plumbing, heating, cooling, and electrical contractors to Phoenix in September.