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Herb Woerpel

Herb Woerpel was a senior editor with The ACHR NEWS. He is committed to delivering practical, insightful information in an accessible, engaging way. Herb joined BNP Media in 2011. He most recently served as editor-in-chief of Engineered Systems and was previously employed as managing editor of The ACHR NEWS. Before joining BNP Media, he worked as a reporter with the Advance Newspapers, a subsidiary of MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. He holds a bachelor’s degree in news editorial journalism from Central Michigan University and boasts 16-plus years of professional journalism experience.

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Five Star Home Services Training Academy

Homegrown Training Academies Help HVAC Contractors Fill the Workforce Gap

Three contractors share how and why they built their own training programs

Herb Woerpel

August 23, 2023

Contractor-run training facilities allow company leaders to tailor the curriculum to meet their employment needs.

Water-Source VRF/VRV Units Offer a Clean, Sustainable Option

These HVACR systems are suitable for projects where space is at a premium

Herb Woerpel

August 23, 2023

Water-source VRF/VRV units are often specified for large building and high rises applications as both contain water-cooled modules that are located indoors, closer to the space they’re serving.

HVAC Contractors Discover the Benefits of CO2 Refrigeration

HVAC Contractors Discover the Benefits of CO₂ Refrigeration

CO₂, also known as R-744, is a nontoxic, nonflammable refrigerant that is desirable for low- and medium-temperature applications

Herb Woerpel

August 18, 2023

CO₂ is a highly attractive refrigerant for contractors and end users because it boasts a global warming potential (GWP) of 1 and an ozone depletion potential (ODP) of zero.

HVAC Contractors Navigate a Summer Full of Challenges

How to navigate and overcome the challenges obstructing contractors today

Herb Woerpel

August 16, 2023

Numerous obstacles, including mild weather, a lack of demand, a shallow pool of skilled tradespeople, increased competition, inflation, supply chain shortages, and more, have stood in the way of contracting success throughout cooling season.

Building Assessments Provide a Prosperous Path for Contractors

While every building verification tool differs in its approach, each offers contractors an opportunity to pursue guaranteed revenue

Herb Woerpel

August 8, 2023

Building vertifications serve as environmental and sustainability badges of honor, demonstrating excellence not only for the facilities but the contractors twisting the wrenches as well.

2023 Dealer Design Awards: Indoor Air Quality

Herb Woerpel

August 3, 2023

The Indoor Air Quality category winner is an in-duct system that actively works to improve residential IAQ.

2023 Dealer Design Awards: HVAC Residential Equipment

Herb Woerpel

August 3, 2023

The Gold award in the HVAC Residential Equipment category goes to a medium condensate pump used to automatically collect, move, and direct the flow of HVAC condensate when gravity drainage is not possible or practical.

Exclusive Q&A with Copeland CEO Ross B. Shuster

Blackstone’s multi-billion dollar deal with Emerson aims to build on Copeland’s 100-year legacy, global recognition, and influence across the HVACR industry

Herb Woerpel

July 26, 2023

Ross B. Shuster, CEO, Copeland, discusses Blackstone’s investment into the company, how the transaction will impact the company’s HVAC offerings, and more.

Contractors Share Maintenance Agreement Best Practices

A well-manicured HVAC maintenance agreement program can strengthen an entire operation

Herb Woerpel

July 18, 2023

For many contractors, a maintenance agreement allows them regular access to homeowners’ residences, granting them a greater ability to foster relationships with their customers.