Tom Whittman, ISL business team leader, looked out over a sea of attendees at the Nashville conference and quickly focused in on the topic of implementing change. One key to success is to create a "culture of discipline," he said.
A familiar face had a clear message for ISL conference attendees: marketing is a powerful investment. Adams Hudson, president of Hudson, Ink, presented a daylong marketing seminar titled "High Performance HVAC Marketing."
Ever wonder how those giant, cocoon-shaped indoor golf domes defy gravity and temperature extremes to remain safe and comfortable? It's probably no surprise that a mechanical "blower" keeps the dome inflated - but that same blower also helps to heat and condition the air, too.
Service technician Desmond O'Brien looks forward to returning home to celebrate Christmas this year with his family. For the past few weeks, he has been in Texas undergoing treatment for a brain tumor.
Melissa Harris had a personal story which punctuated her presentation before the Grand Rapids Chapter of the American Indoor Air Quality Council. Harris, of the Greenguard Environmental Institute, spoke of her brother-in-law's exposure to mold.
The increasing concern for clean and healthy indoor air has birthed many new indoor air quality (IAQ) products in recent years. One new product has been around for less than a year and has already turned quite a few heads.
Marc Blauvelt of Bluefield Supply recently addressed the Grand Rapids Chapter of the American Indoor Air Quality Council. His topic was "Utilizing Ventilation and Monitoring for Proper Indoor Air Quality."
Aircuity Inc. has addressed the topics of efficient facility operation and IAQ monitoring in commercial buildings with its Optimaâ„¢ System. The Optima System is designed for facility management and building service personnel.