Poor indoor air quality (IAQ) is a problem that needs to be met head-on by HVAC contractors, according to Michael Glassco, operations manager for Theodor Sterling Associates. Glassco made his comments during his seminar at the recent CMX CIPHEX Show in Toronto.
Robert Bean, a Registered Engineering Technologist (R.E.T.) and founder of www.healthyheating.com, told attendees of the CMX CIPHEX show that the benefits of healthy heating should be the No. 1 item on the mind of contractors since it is the No. 1 item on the mind of aging homeowners.
Ronald Coleman, founder of Coleman Management Services Inc., accountant, and business consultant, told attendees of the CMX CIPHEX show that they can plan for profitability by understanding costs and keeping a healthy cash flow.
Maybe it's time to add another training course to your list: Contractor 101. This would be for employees who want to know what makes the business tick.
Knowing that customers don't like to wait for service has made businesses like HVAC contractors feel the need for speed. A product that has emerged as a timesaver is the wireless credit card/check verification machine.
You may be the hands-on type who likes to dabble in new technology. So why not dabble a bit in Website design? With all of the user-friendly tools out there, Website design is becoming more commonplace for non-techies.
The need for energy-savings data continues to grow as energy costs continue to rise. The North America Motion Controls Division of Danfoss has been working to develop a means to supply accurate data on energy consumption of AC drives and motors.
Would HVAC contractors be comforted to know that their insurance premiums slowed down to a respectable 9.2 percent increase in 2005? Or would they feel better knowing that fewer of their competitors are offering health benefits? These are the key findings of a recent study.
The unification of the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA), American Indoor Air Quality Council (AmIAQ), and Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO) has led to the announcement of a new insurance program for members. The program includes liability and microbial coverage.