There’s a lot of talk in the industry about developing more qualified technicians. But training doesn’t stop the moment your technicians graduate from their HVACR program.
Some programs are not teaching students what they need to be adequately prepared for the industry. At the same time, many programs are not getting the support they need to educate and train prospective technicians.
In the last few years, Ferris State University has had a lot to boast about. Not only is it one of the only schools in the U.S. to offer a bachelor’s degree in HVACR engineering technology, it also offers the degree online.
According to the Rheem Air Conditioning Division, the company has the distinction of becoming the first manufacturer with training programs that fully qualify as North American Technician Excellence (NATE)-recognized training.
According to a survey of American Subcontractors Association (ASA) members, the top three payment issues that subcontractors say have an impact on their business are slow final payment, pay-if-paid clauses, and late progress payments.
The International Code Council (ICC) has reported that New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, joined by other officials, announced that the city will issue an executive order to study the possibility of adopting the International Building Code.
Top contractors from across America will discuss “The Future of Buildings and the People Who Install Mechanical Systems” at a free seminar at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, Room 101B, at McCormick Place, as part of the AHR Expo.
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FORT SMITH, Ark. — According to the Rheem Air Conditioning Division, the company has the distinction of becoming the first manufacturer with training programs that fully qualify as North American
Carrier Corporation (Farmington, Conn.) has appointed Halsey Cook as president, North American Residential. Cook will be based at the company’s North American Residential headquarters in Indianapolis. American Standard Companies
