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MACCA Holds Unlicensed Contractors Activity Meeting

Held with local Sheriff’s departments, Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation

May 10, 2022

MACCA held a panel discussion on May 5, 2022, which focused on curbing the issue of unlicensed contractor activity.

One Bad Apple Spoils the Bunch

Nicole Krawcke

March 14, 2016

Taking a stand against crooked HVAC contractors.

Contractor Battles Unlicensed Contracting

Rocco DiBenedetto Founded the Miami-Dade Contractors Alliance

Nicole Krawcke

December 22, 2014

DiBenedetto, owner of Homestead, Florida-based All Air of South Dade, took matters into his own hands and formed the Miami-Dade Contractors Alliance in 2011, which works to regain enforcement and curb unlicensed activity.

My Two Cents: I Fought the Law and the Law Won

If You Can’t Beat Them, Join Them and Lead Them

Butch Welsch

August 4, 2014

As we all know, today’s HVAC equipment is not our forefather’s HVAC equipment, and the need to have trained and tested workers is more important than it has ever been.

Working to Curb Unlicensed HVAC Contracting

Credibility of Evolving Industry Affected by Unlicensed Activity

Matt Bishop

June 16, 2014

In a trade where reputation is everything, reputable contractors and associations are continuing to stress the importance of contractor licensing to homeowners and those operating without the proper licensing.

The Dangers of Unlicensed HVAC Contracting

In This Industry, You Get What You Pay For

Rocco DiBenedetto

April 28, 2014

Unfortunately, even though there are laws and regulations against unlicensed contractors in most U.S. counties, enforcement is often slow or nonexistent.

My Two Cents: Crooked Contractors Make Me Sick

The HVAC Industry is Not Without Its Share of Bad Apples

Butch Welsch

December 16, 2013

Frequent readers of this column are aware that I am extremely concerned about the image of our industry. Having been involved for as many years as I have, I have seen that image change and improve very significantly over the years.

Letters From Our Readers: Nov. 5, 2012

November 5, 2012

These comments are concerning Joanna Turpin’s article “Regulations Burden Contractors,” Oct. 15, 2012, on the costs to small businesses to comply with government regulations.

Unlicensed Activity Threatens Credible Contractors

Herb Woerpel

April 23, 2012

Known by such monikers as “fly-by-nighters,” “chuck-in-a-truck,” and “moonlighters,” unlicensed contractors are likely approaching homeowners in your neighborhood right now. While these under-the-table workers may offer what seems like a great bargain, their discounted prices may end up costing much more in the end.