Ted Craig

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.

Carrier’s AquaForce 30XV air-cooled chiller.

Chiller Manufacturers Offer New Technology to Control Energy Costs

Demand for equipment comes from health care, data centers

Ted Craig

April 19, 2021

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Chillers are a key component of commercial HVAC systems. Of course, like all parts of the commercial HVAC business, this past year proved challenging.

Swift Services installer/tech Josiah Kidman (left) receives the Employee of the Year award from general manager Shane Bedgood.

HVAC Contractors Negotiate Changes to States’ Mask Mandates

Staff continue to wear masks, even when not required by law

Ted Craig

April 16, 2021

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HVAC contractors are grappling with how to best address the concerns of their customers and their employees.

Trucks from Butler Heating and Air Conditioning.

HVAC Contractors Face Higher Prices to Buy, Operate Vehicles

Controlling costs requires new strategies

Ted Craig

April 11, 2021

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HVAC contractors need to make an effort to contain vehicle costs in any way, including how they shop and how they use vans on a daily basis.

HVAC Contractors Work with Insurance Providers to Budget Costs

Business owners want a partnership

Ted Craig

April 10, 2021

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Given all that’s happened in the past year, from the pandemic to natural disasters, it’s inevitable that insurance costs will rise.

Manufacturers Expand Offerings in Hydronics Market

Consumer interest grows as systems age

Ted Craig

April 7, 2021

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The number of hydronic offerings on the market is growing as firms expand their product lines to meet changes in how consumers want to heat their homes.