Articles by Hannah Belloli-Oster

As a retirement plan, an ESOP won’t maximize the sale price of an HVAC company. But for owners looking to carry on their legacy, it will keep the company intact and reward loyal employees who helped them build it.

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, The NEWS’ business management editor Hannah Belloli is joined by Ray Landry, owner and president of Landry Mechanical in Millbury Massachusetts.

The 2023 ACCA Conference & Expo will have serious content for serious contractors, as well as networking opportunities and social events to encourage the growth of attendees’ personal networks.

Smart thermostats offer preventive maintenance options and rebates for customers, but contractors should be sure to get educated — and educate homeowners — on utility rebates like demand-response programs.

Jason Fleming, Noritz executive vice president and general manager, shares insights and perspective into what’s to be expected out of the industry’s tankless water heaters.

While a business owner may have things set up businesswise for when their time comes, preparing a “playbook” with relevant paperwork will help take care of the surviving spouse or family.

This year’s Best Contractors to Work For all aim to treat their employees like family and they do so through cultivating relationships and culture by being attentive, open, understanding, and intentional.

HVAC business owners can implement simple steps to protect their businesses from potential embezzlement, and should keep in mind that sometimes the embezzler is the person least expected.

A recent report from Honeywell and Reuters shows organizations are investing in things such as better IAQ, energy management systems, and reducing carbon emissions to drive sustainability, but barriers such as a lack of resources and expertise, and cost struggles, hinder progress.

Tools & Tiaras, with its slogan “job don’t have genders,” works to interest girls in construction from a young age. At a recent event, Ridgid and Viega donated the necessary supplies to teach girls how to use press technology.