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General Observations from the 2017 AHR Expo

Economy, politics, and trends created a buzz
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
February 27, 2017
The AHR Expo is the biggest event of the year for the HVACR industry. It’s a time when a large group of the industry gets under one roof and learns about new products and trends.
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The HVACR Industry Mourns an Inspirational Leader

We can't replace Brian Baker, but we can follow his lead
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
January 27, 2017

How many of us go to bed and wake up thinking about our industry? How many of us give a lot of thought to what we can do to better the industry we work in even though there might not be a direct correlation to improving our individual business’s bottom line? I know I don’t. But D. Brian Baker, the second-generation owner of Custom Vac Ltd. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, did just that. 


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Competition Brings Out the Best in All of Us

Utilizing the bevy of competitions in HVAC can help your entire team
Kostora
Nick Kostora
January 23, 2017
While encouraging direct competition between employees each and every day can have both positive and negative effects, friendly competition outside of the workplace can have plenty of great rewards.
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Resolutions for our HVAC Contractor Readers

Sometimes the industry needs to take matters into its own hands.
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
January 9, 2017
Sharing your passion for this industry might open the door for a future HVAC contractor or technician.
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Letters From Our Readers: Jan. 9, 2017

January 9, 2017
Technician safety is paramount, but returned refrigerants can cause enough problems, and now the confusion may increase.
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HVAC Industry Needs to Continue Lobbying

Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
December 26, 2016
With the new administration ready to take office, now is the time for the HVAC industry to ramp up its lobbying efforts.
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Freeing Ourselves from the Regulatory Shackles

Could 2017 be the year we finally keep HVAC out of the courtrooms?
Herb 2018
Herb Woerpel
December 19, 2016
Government regulations have been forced down the proverbial throats of HVACR manufacturers, distributors, and contractors for decades.
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November Survey

Survey Says: 2016 Was Hotter Than Normal Across the U.S. Did Your Contracting Company Prosper in 2016?

December 19, 2016

Readers answer the question: 2016 was hotter than normal across the U.S. Did your contracting company prosper in 2016?


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Video Making a Mark in HVAC Industry

The NEWS is providing more video content for our readers
Nicole Krawcke
December 12, 2016

Many HVAC contractors are capitalizing on the current video trend by creating their own custom video content on their websites and social media feeds.


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Hop in the Truck and Go for a Ride-along

Step outside the box and into your technicians’ trucks to build a relationship
Kostora
Nick Kostora
December 5, 2016

Contractors are constantly looking for ways to build stronger relationships with their technicians as well as train and educate their staffs. The ride-along accomplishes each of these things.


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