Pennsylvania contractors stung by residential customers who back out of contracts and refuse to pay have a weapon to help them fight back - and the same protection may be available to contractors in other parts of the United States.
The first board meeting of "Oil Heat Cares" convened at the recent National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) meeting. The group's purpose is to raise money and provide assistance to individuals and groups who need service or replacement of oil heating equipment.
A recent letter from a News reader has prompted a discussion by our contractor consultants on the "art of compromise" - when to use it and when not to use it.
Bryant Academyâ„¢ is a business service program Bryant offers to its contractors that is designed to help Bryant contractors run successful and profitable businesses. Currently the academy is comprised of 20 courses that focus on sales and business management.
One year after the dedication of the Ferris State University (FSU) Granger Center for Construction and HVACR, the HVACR program is alive, well, and providing career paths for many students.
Locking in a residential service and replacement customer isn't easy. Thanks to the Talking Thermostat, which "talks" to customers and reminds them who to call for equipment service, contractors are finding a new way to retain profitable service and replacement business.
You've seen the ad for Las Vegas "What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas." Based on the economic explosion in China and the increasing trade deficit between the United States and China, some wish that the results of Chinese development would stay there.
At the Michigan Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America meeting, the "Inspector's Panel Discussion," gave attendees the chance to discuss code changes and enforcement with a panel of mechanical inspectors. It turned out to be a very eye-opening meeting.
The most effective way to invest in a technician is quality training. There should be expectations from both the people providing and attending the training. That is the approach and mindset of the staff at the HVAC Training Center.