When Ken Misiewicz took over as CEO of Pleune Service Co. in 2000 he wanted to mold the company in a way that reflected his personal and professional views. Now, 13 years later, Pleune is rolling with a highly motivated 125-employee workforce.

Whether it’s company-wide initiatives, or opening an on-site gym, both residential and commercial companies are looking for new ways to improve employee wellness and boost productivity.

The SlimKool Series, has a small footprint and a slim design in response to industry demands for enclosure cooling in smaller cabinets. 

The settlement agreement, which now awaits court approval, would vacate the regional furnace efficiency standards and also give the industry an 18-month sell-through period to comply with the Jan. 1, 2015, efficiency standards for split-system air conditioners.

One contractor noticed an alarming decline in service calls over the last four years, and he wondered if others were finding the same trend in their area. And the responses came pouring in.

With more than 1,700 combined exhibitors covering more than 650,000 square feet of floor space, the first annual Design & Construction week, Feb. 4-6, delivered an educational experience for more than 75,000 global attendees.

We need to focus on what we already have to reduce consumption, while maximizing our existing resources.

The numbers support the growing consensus in the industry that things are definitely improving. 

Mike Agugliaro and Rob Zadotti realized something had to change. Their company was scuffling, and they were working around 80 hours per week. They’d finally had enough.