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Every contractor can decide on his or her own cause, but tying it to the business is not a bad idea. In today’s day of social media and communication, your good deeds get talked about in the community a lot more. It’s something to think about.

Mark Crockett, vice president, Crockett Facilities Services, explains the importance of technician training, the value of being a top minority-owned company in the U.S., current projects the company is managing, and much more.

Do you know an HVACR instructor who is making a difference in his or her students’ lives? Or have you been inspired by an industry trainer? Take a moment to recognize those outstanding educators by nominating them for the 2015 Best Instructor and Best Trainer Awards.

Readers discuss faulty installations and highlight the importance of training during slow times.

While you have zero control over what your competitors say or do, you have total control over what you say and do. Make sure your staff is relaying the most convincing message it can.

Leslie McDowell, director of communications at the Building Performance Institute Inc., discusses the nonprofit organization’s new homeowner-centric website.

Do you know someone under 40 who is doing great work in the industry? If so, nominate them for The NEWS’ Top 10 Under 40 Contest.

The NEWS regularly reports on HVAC industry trends in our weekly issues. What trends do you see?

I do not envy you folks trying to sell HVAC. It must feel like you are constantly swimming against the current.

Andy Patron, partner with FMI Corp., discusses the impact a national labor shortage may have on the mechanical contracting industry.