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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.

Articles

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Jeff Wagner.

HVAC Contractors Take Lessons From Pandemic Into the Future

Requirements from residential, commercial customers change due to new normal
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 28, 2021
Now as the worst of the pandemic seems over, contractors face new challenges and look ahead to new opportunities.
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Carrier's Center for Intelligent Buildings.

Carrier Executive Explains Promise of Abound

New system provides a picture of a building’s health and safety
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 23, 2021
Carrier Global Corp. recently launched Abound, a new cloud-native platform, as part of its growing investment in digital solutions.
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Summer weather and HVAC.

Forecast Calls for Hot Summer, Driving Demand for HVAC Contractors

Eastern half of country should expect rain; western half extremely dry
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 22, 2021
Summer weather drives a lot of business for HVAC contractors. What does this summer hold?
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ACCA Construction.

Panel Sees Better Times Ahead for Commercial HVAC Contractors

Executives advise keeping track of where project money is headed
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 22, 2021
What does the near-term future look like for commercial HVAC contractors? ACCA hosted an online event with three manufacturers to discuss that topic.
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ACCA Panelists.

Manufacturers Expect Some Changes to Last for Residential HVAC

Indoor air quality, move to digital sped up by pandemic
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 16, 2021
A panel of executives from three OEMs recently gathered online to discuss where the residential HVAC segment is at and where it’s headed.
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LG Smart HVAC Products.

HVAC Contractors Work to Stay Connected as Devices Grow Smarter

Manufacturers, builders offer bundled devices to consumers
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 14, 2021
What is the best approach to providing a holistic smart home experience for consumers?
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Andrew Gamatko, plumbing manager for A.J. Perri, and nurse Carla Biondi stand in front of Biondi’s home.

HVAC Firm Marks 50 Years of Premium-Level Service

HVAC company was able to grow business during the pandemic
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 11, 2021
A.J. Perri marked 50 years in business this year. The doors opened in 1971 with three employees. Today, A.J. Perri employs more than 300 people.
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Yelp and HVAC Contractors.

Yelp Improves Features to Attract HVAC Contractors

Site helps target consumers, create calls to action
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 10, 2021
Yelp is trying to make the adjustments it needs to stay relevant and benefit home service providers, including HVAC contractors.
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PPP Mask.

State’s Tax Treatment of Forgiven PPP Loans Vary

Not all states line up with federal government’s policy
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 9, 2021
Business owners received very favorable tax treatment from the federal government for their PPP loans. How are states handling it?
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Technicians with Thermal Concepts in Florida work on a large commercial project.

HVAC Contractors Balance Raising Prices, Keeping Sales

Increases are unavoidable, but firms must control costs, offer value
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
June 9, 2021
It seems every aspect of running an HVAC business has become more expensive. At some point, HVAC contractors have to pass these costs along to customers.
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