How Will the 2020 Election Affect Your HVAC Business? Election results will impact HVAC industry Kyle Gargaro September 6, 2020 No Comments Contractors would be well served to research where the candidates stand on industry issues before they cast their vote.Read More
Does the Upcoming Election Have an Impact on Selling Your HVAC Company? How to take advantage of a window of opportunity Patrick Lange August 29, 2020 No Comments When money is cheap and capital is available like it is now, conditions set up perfect for both buyers and sellers.Read More
What Should Contractors Want From Another Relief Bill? Easy PPP forgiveness would help. Additional stimulus checks may or may not. It’s all moot until negotiations restart. Robert Beverly August 28, 2020 No Comments Each round of COVID-related relief discussions in Washington is its own adventure in priorities, politics, and appearances.Read More
Governor to New York Malls: Get Your MERV On Reopened malls focus on filtration, outdoor air, and system verification as the entire state moves to Phase 4 Robert Beverly August 12, 2020 No Comments “Any malls that will open in New York — large malls — we will make it mandatory that they have air filtration systems that can filter out the COVID virus.”Read More
International Mechanical Code Makes Targeted Code Adjustments The latest revision revisits several exhaust details, adds a ventilation exception while removing another, and saves A2Ls for next time Robert Beverly July 9, 2020 No Comments “Construction is ever-evolving, and how we prepare trades professionals matters now more than ever.”Read More
DOE Reopens Comment Period for RFI Pertaining to Energy Conservation Standards Extension requested by AHRI or APGA June 18, 2020 No Comments DOE will accept comments, data, and information regarding the RFI no later than July 1, 2020.Read More
ASA Members Speak Loudly to Elected Officials More than 8,000 letters written in support of COVID-19-related legislation/relief June 15, 2020 No Comments The American Supply Association has been active on the advocacy front in support of critical initiatives during the pandemic.Read More
PPP Loans: Congress Fine-Tunes the Fine Print The latest bill adds no new funding but makes several user-friendly adjustments Robert Beverly June 5, 2020 No Comments A list of modifications to make PPP loan terms more favorable made its own way into law on June 5.Read More
Manufacturers Join Distributors, Contractors in Seeking Tax Credit Expansion They seek to ease burden on small businesses June 4, 2020 No Comments Many AHRI member companies called on Congress to extend and expand existing tax credits for home energy efficiency. Read More
A2L Refrigerant Integration and Its Impact on HVACR Service Calls Differences will affect what to bring, safety procedures, and scope of service Robert Beverly June 1, 2020 No Comments A2L refrigerants are set to become a part of daily life for more contractors over the next few years.Read More