The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) has released a Model Crane Safety Program to assist contractors in complying with the requirements set forth in the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA’s) Cranes and Derricks in Construction Standard.
HVAC contractors looking to add revenue streams to their business can certainly consider insurance repair work. Due to natural disasters like flooding, tornadoes, and snowstorms, there are a lot of business opportunities that fall under this category — if contractors are willing to deal with insurance companies.
Energy-efficiency loan financing is proving to be a stable, low-risk investment with low default rates and large-scale potential, according to a study released by the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE).
The North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Executive Committee and Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) Executive Committee have jointly agreed that NATE’s current structure is not optimal to ensure growth and progress going forward and so have announced changes to the organization.
According to the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI), U.S. shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in November 2011 were down 19 percent compared to November 2010. However, year-to-date shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps were up 9 percent.
At the recent Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium, senior HVACR industry executives and government and industry officials explored the broad potential of the smart grid. At the symposium, speakers discussed the impact of the smart grid on the challenges faced by U.S. buildings and building systems.
In honor of the 2012 AHR Expo, the world’s largest HVACR event, Mayor Rahm Emanuel proclaimed Jan. 23-25 Airconditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Week in Chicago.
The Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) announced North American HVACR average distributor sales for November 2011 were down 1.7 percent from the same month last year. The dip is the first such decline since October 2010.