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Ted Craig is the new business management editor at The NEWS. Prior to joining The NEWS, he worked at a national trade publication for used-car dealers. The products are different, but many issues are the same, and he looks forward to learning about this new industry.

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HVAC Companies Can Grow By Embracing Change

Change will happen, even if you don't

Ted Craig

December 2, 2019

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Is it time for you to find a way to shake up your workplace, to make sure people aren’t too comfortable with the way things are being done?

Contractors Need to Prepare Now for a Recession, Whenever It May Come

Worries mount as financial expansion exceeds a decade

Ted Craig

November 25, 2019

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The savvy HVAC contractors are those who take the time to get ready for a downturn, whenever it might come.

Schools Want to Control Costs, Showcase Sustainable HVAC Solutions

Push for sustainability drives move to smarter equipment

Ted Craig

November 18, 2019

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Schools want products that will help them reach their sustainability goals. School districts across the country are investing in renewable energy.

Manufacturers Meet Demand for More Intelligent Building Controls

Products spot problems before they grow

Ted Craig

November 18, 2019

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Smart products enable service providers to take a more proactive approach to addressing HVAC system and equipment issues, said Susie Gornick.

Technology Investments For HVAC Contractors Pay in Time Saved

Contractors seek tech that speeds up service calls

Ted Craig

November 18, 2019

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HVAC contractors could invest in all kinds of technology, ranging from tools to management systems, but often, the question lies with the payoff.

Forty-four 750-gallon tanks that store ice provide air conditioning at One Bryant Park.

HVAC Industry Shoots for Sustainable Skyscrapers

Tall buildings require strategic solutions when it comes to renewable energy

Ted Craig

November 11, 2019

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Tall buildings present a challenge to sustainability. For example, some sources of renewable energy don’t make very good economic sense.

Air Sealing Requires Whole-House Philosophy

Will improve profits and customer's home comfort

Ted Craig

November 11, 2019

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More HVAC contractors should consider adding air sealing to their menu of offerings.

Students at Sandy Grove Middle School in Lumber Bridge, North Carolina, enjoy the heating and cooling provided by the school's geothermal system.

More Commercial Buildings Employ Geothermal to Reduce Footprint

Industry advocate says bigger tax credits would increase demand

Ted Craig

October 21, 2019

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Building decarbonization figures prominently in the effort to combat global warming, and buildings are adopting geothermal as a way to do that.

Industry Responds as Companies Commit to Battling Climate Change

Smart solutions increase energy efficiency

Ted Craig

October 21, 2019

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Corporate America is making pledges to take action against climate change, which is opening up opportunities for HVAC contractors.

Employees at Chapman Heating and Cooling get a look at the latest products the company offers.

Upselling Creates Income Opportunity for HVAC Contractors

Upselling will help boost the bottom line

Ted Craig

October 21, 2019

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A service technician makes a routine repair call to a house and notices the house lacks a humidifier. This creates an opportunity for an upsell.

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ACHRNEWS

2019 December 2

Week 1: December 2
In this issue of The ACHR NEWS, we look at unique applications of HVAC technology, and new markets contractors should consider expanding into.

Week 2: December 9
We also examine Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) technology, and the benefits that contractors can pass along to their customers through the equipment.

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