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Home » Authors » Ted Craig
Ted Craig

Ted Craig

Ted Craig is the business management editor for The ACHR News. He covers areas such as marketing, back office operations, and regulation.

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Locus Robotics robot.

HVACR Distributors Automate Warehouses to Save Costs, Keep Pace

Labor shortage, move to e-commerce drive the need
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
July 21, 2021
Anyone who moves inventory is taking a long look at what functions machines can perform, and that includes HVAC distributors.
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A robot from UBTech Solutions cleans a room using ultraviolet light.

Building Operators Use Array of Indoor Air Quality Tools to Ease Concerns

Hesitant employees want information about the air they breathe
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
July 19, 2021
Building operators want people back, and they’re investing in IAQ upgrades to help ease occupant concerns.
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HVAC Financing Platform.

EGIA, Microf Partner for HVAC Financing Portal

Optimus helps contractors get more customers financed, increasing sales
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
July 15, 2021
Rising prices and changing consumer habits make offering financing increasingly important to HVAC contractors.
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A series of Desert Aire GrowAire units.

Proper HVAC Setup Lowers Energy Costs for Marijuana Producers

Cannabis production uses massive amounts of electricity
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
July 13, 2021
The legal cannabis market continues to represent the dot-com era. Plenty of opportunity remains.
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ForgeNow classroom.

Program Trains People in Transition for HVAC Careers

Tech school offers intensive eight-week program
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
July 11, 2021
A Dallas-based technical school wants to help the HVAC industry solve its labor shortage by helping those who need someone to take a chance on them.
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Peterman-Brothers

Brothers’ HVAC Firm Invests in Branding, Training as it Grows

Brothers put themselves out front to build trust
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
July 9, 2021
Investing so much in recruiting and branding seems like a lot to some HVAC contractors. Chad Peterman said it pays for itself in the long run.
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Maliek Carrington, owner of Affordable Maintenance Services, awaits students.

Trane Partners with City, Urban League for Training

Program teaches the basics of the HVAC business
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
July 7, 2021
A program in Charlotte, North Carolina, is providing opportunities for the unemployed and workers for the HVAC industry by providing free training.
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Copper Pipes.

Soaring Copper Prices Impact Hydronics Market

Demand grows with increased electrification while supply lags
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
July 5, 2021
Contractors and the manufacturers who supply them have been dealing with a jump in copper prices this past year.
Read More
A sticker announces someone received a COVID-19 vaccination.

Should HVAC Contractors Mandate Vaccinations?

Survey shows hesitancy among trades, but there’s a risk of alienating employees
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 30, 2021
As the pace of vaccination slows, employers are considering ditching vaccination incentives and instead requiring the shots.
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A technician installs a fabric duct at High Mountain LLC in Vassar, Michigan.

HVAC Manufacturers Develop Creative Solutions for Air Movement, Indoor Air Quality

Case studies highlight the needs of different clients that HVAC contractors should keep in mind
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 29, 2021
Diverse examples show the importance of air movement and the creative ways in which contractors and manufacturers have dealt with it successfully.
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