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2020 Dealer Design Awards: Contractor Services and Software

2020 Dealer Design Awards: Contractor Services & Software

Service and Software Improve Data Storage, Communication, Speed

Gordon White

July 27, 2020

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Manifold Cloud Services Ltd. received the 2020 Gold award in the Contractor Services and Software category for its measureQuick app. The product is a universal Bluetooth application that allow tools from multiple manufacturers to be used on a single platform.

Team Communication Apps Keep HVAC Contractors in Touch with Their Employees

Tools keep messages flowing, conversations on point

Ted Craig

July 16, 2020

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More contractors are turning to team communication software applications, such as Slack and Microsoft Teams, as a way to keep connected to their staffs.

Synchroteam: Field Service Software Tool

April 6, 2020

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This product is a cloud-based field service management solution aimed at managing real-time mobile employees.

Project Files: Episode 25 — Bowery Bayside

Maria Taylor

April 2, 2020

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Cortland Properties chose to take a unique approach to ensuring resident comfort at its Bowery Bayside community.

How Growth From HVAC Companies Could Put Them at Risk of Ransomware Attacks

The more the industry grows, the larger of a target it becomes

Ludovic Rembert

March 27, 2020

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As the size – and profits – of these companies continues to grow, they are likely to come under increasing levels of cyberattack.

A chatbot that captures key information via automated response.

Chat Tools Let HVAC Contractors Connect With Customers

Messaging may be a valuable addition to your customer service strategy

Ted Craig

February 17, 2020

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According to a 2016 study from cloud communications platform Twilio, 89 percent of consumers prefer to message a business rather than call.

Shopping for HVAC Software Means Knowing What You Need

Seeking outside help aids the purchasing process

Ted Craig

February 17, 2020

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Finding the right solution means tempering expectations and knowing what is the best fit for an individual business model.

Vendors at a recent ACCA event discuss ways to improve functionality and efficiency by installing the right software system for their business needs.

Vendors Offer HVAC Contractors Advice to Keep Switching Systems Smooth

Best practices range from selection to implementation

Ted Craig

February 17, 2020

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If done incorrectly, the contractor’s shift to digital can quickly turn into a nightmare.

Service Nation Alliance offers best practice training through webinar, phone, or training.

Five Smart Home Business Tips for Contractors

What Does Your Business Need to Succeed in Home Automation?

Angela D. Harris

December 30, 2019

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Here are five tips to help contractors prepare their employees and their businesses for the smart home movement.

Smart Home Products Disrupt HVAC Contractors

Product sampler gives insight to current market

Angela D. Harris

December 30, 2019

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This sampling of smart products will help contractors understand some of the reach that connected devices have.

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In this issue, we announced the Dealer Design Award winners — products recognized for their exceptional innovation in making contractors’ jobs easier. We also look at supermarkets, c-stores, and restaurants. They are notoriously tough business sectors, but contractors can help operators by providing the right equipment and services.

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