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PHCC Names HVAC Contractor of the Year

November 27, 2023

Danny Reddick, president of Reddick & Sons in Manassas, Virginia, was given the award in October during the PHCC’s annual conference.

Ontological Shock: Why We Can’t Be the Frog in the Pot

Ontological shock is what happens when you have an experience that confronts your worldview in such a way that it can’t be ignored.

Laura Sukorokoff

November 26, 2023

The technician shortage took on a new importance during the pandemic and, in many ways, that hasn’t eased up.

The Distributor as a Contractor’s Partner

Helping boost service department profitability can win business with contractors

Darrell Sterling

November 25, 2023

Service technicians typically feel that their employers are making a ton of money in the service department, and that they charge too much for their services, when in reality the opposite may be true.

Johnson Controls Touts Renovation of Headquarters

November 24, 2023

“This campus has been designed to create a culture of collaboration and sustainability with our OpenBlue digital platform at the core of its design,” said Vijay Sankaran, chief technology officer at Johnson Controls.

Tradeswomen Discuss Recruitment, Retention, Engagement at PHCCCONNECT2023

Examining the steps plumbing and HVAC leaders can take to attract more women to the trades

Herb Woerpel

November 24, 2023

Through the event’s “Women in Industry” panel, six tradeswomen discussed their challenges, experiences, and more.

RBI Expands its Torus Line of Products

November 23, 2023

The full Torus line is now available in sizes ranging from 3,000 Btuh to 4 million Btuh, making the units ideal for a wide array of applications.

HVAC Counter Talk

M&A Supply’s Anderson Says HVACR is in a Good Place Despite its Labor Woes

Thriving in Tough Times

Matt Jachman

November 23, 2023

Cory Anderson took the presidency of M&A Supply in the spring of 2020, an especially challenging time. He reflected on that, and on the state of the HVACR industry, during a recent conversation.

Bradford White Reaches Out to Help the Hungry

November 22, 2023

The donation from Bradford White will help Mel Trotter Ministries meet the needs of struggling families and individuals in the Grand Rapids, Michigan, area through its annual Thanksgiving Day meal and turkey distribution.

Servicing HVAC Customers With the Right Lenders

Great customer service means offering each type of lender

Hannah Belloli-Oster

November 22, 2023

HVAC contractors have to aim to service every one of their customers but choosing the right types of lenders and knowing more about what affects consumer credit scores.

AnswerForce Marks Milestone in Support of Food Banks

November 22, 2023

AnswerForce, a home and field answering service, has donated two million meals through its Giving Back program, which began in April 2020 at the start of the coronavirus pandemic.