Articles by Kimberly Schwartz

Here is a look at what’s new and coming soon in the world of home-performance credentials.

The information included in this article focuses on the trends behind some of the innovative products now available in the home-performance field.

Clients who choose LG Squared to design their homes benefit from the duo’s integrated approach: As Jodi Laumer-Giddens creates the home’s architectural plans, her husband models it for efficiency.

Being punctual is about more than just minimizing your customers’ wait times — smart contractors recognize they are building trust with clients when their technicians arrive on time. 

Many contractors are reporting issues with parts and equipment availability in their local regions this summer, attributing cooler seasonal temperatures and unpredictable consumer behavior as the likely causes.

If looking at your service department’s reports fills you with despair, it’s time to reconsider how you’ve been running this side of the business. 

There may be no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to managing inventory, but HVAC contractors consistently working to improve ordering and restocking protocols are generally rewarded with far fewer headaches during their busy seasons.

If HVAC contractors start by viewing IAQ sales as different from other sales, they just might be setting themselves up for failure. 

While there are a variety of HVAC system issues that can negatively affect building acoustics, experts say that minimizing noise and vibration is easiest to achieve when starting with a good design.

Unsafe levels of carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other toxic gases can threaten the health and safety of occupants inside buildings and homes.