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HVAC Commercial Contractor: Sept. 8, 2014

September 8, 2014

Hill York promotes Mike Murphy to vice president, Central Florida Operations; more HVAC commercial contractor news briefs.

HARDI Distributors Report Revenue Increase

Annualized Growth 6.6 Percent Through June 2014, According to Report

September 1, 2014

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The average sales growth for reporting HVACR distributor members increased by 10.1 percent in June 2014, according to a trends report released by HARDI.

LEED Certification Boosts Hotel Revenue

Certified Hotels Boast 'Substantial Increases' in Daily Rates, Revenue

September 1, 2014

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The study found substantial increases in average daily rates and revenue per available room for the LEED hotels by comparing LEED-certified hotels with a competitive set of noncertified hotels.

Contractors suggest always planning ahead and having a strong cash reserve as a rainy day fund in preparation for tougher times, whether it be from the economy, insurance issues, or other potentially damaging situations.

Overcoming Economic Uncertainty: Contractors Insist Cash is Key

Contractors Discuss Strategies to get Through Hard Times

Matt Bishop

September 1, 2014

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As many residential and commercial contractors learned during the most recent recession, having a battle plan for surviving tough times is an absolute must.

HVAC Commercial Contractor: Sept. 1, 2014

September 1, 2014

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Hill York named Rob Pulsifer vice president of Energy Solutions; more HVAC commercial contractor news briefs.

How to Minimize HVAC Customer Callbacks

Discipline and New Technology Help HVAC Contractors Prevent Errors

Jack Sine

August 25, 2014

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What is a super tech? A super tech is one who eats, sleeps, and breathes HVAC. He may be a contractor, manager, or technician, but, above all, he is a perfectionist. And his greatest enemy is the callback.

Samsung Electronics America to Acquire Quietside

Quietside Has Been Master Distributor for Samsung HVAC Products in US and Canada Since 1997

August 19, 2014

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Samsung Electronics America Inc. announced that it has agreed to acquire Quietside Corp., a leading distribution channel for HVAC products. Quietside has been the master distributor for Samsung HVAC products in the United States and Canada since 1997.

Contractors have reported varying experiences with the supply chain this summer. Some report no problems obtaining equipment while others have had trouble getting parts and accessories.

Cool Summer Weather Impacting Supply Chain

Cool Weather Eases Strain in Some Regions, Replacement Is a Mixed Bag

Kimberly Schwartz

August 18, 2014

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Many contractors are reporting issues with parts and equipment availability in their local regions this summer, attributing cooler seasonal temperatures and unpredictable consumer behavior as the likely causes.

Running a Profitable Service Department

Key Strategies to Improve Service Operation, Customer Satisfaction

Kimberly Schwartz

August 18, 2014

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If looking at your service department’s reports fills you with despair, it’s time to reconsider how you’ve been running this side of the business.

Estimates for the global a/c market by region, by volume, as calculated by the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA).

Global A/C Market Starting to Warm Up

BSRIA World Air Conditioning Market Trends Reveal Increased Sales Worldwide

Julian Milnes

August 18, 2014

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In 2013, the world air conditioning market was valued at $91.6 billion, having grown more than 6 percent compared with $86.8 billion in 2012 — evidence that the global a/c market is finally out of the woods.