It didn't take Mike Moore long to roll through the audience, picking up steam as members of his group - International Service Leadership (ISL) - began to catch the emotion of his speech. ISL was in Dallas as a co-sponsor of the Comfortech meeting.
When it comes to selling replacement parts, the general consensus of The News' Contractor Consultants seems to be this: While replacement parts are good for business, they shouldn't necessarily be considered as a major profit center for commercial or residential contractors.
The ongoing struggle to ensure fair competition between HVACR contractors and public utility companies has continued to grab headlines around the U.S. In New York, contractors are up in arms about the relationship between KeySpan Energy's regulated gas distribution company and its unregulated home services company. In Michigan, contractors are questioning Consumers Energy about its unregulated home appliance repair program.
Ask contractors if they would like to show off some of their best work, and the answer is usually yes. That is especially true when the work involves radiant heating.
The mist from Niagara Falls is a beautiful sight to behold. But it can be a winter hazard, forming ice on area sidewalks and streets. So when the new casino project was planned, it was determined a snow and ice melting system would be installed.
The Radiant Panel Association (RPA) turned the spotlight on its Action Groups during RPA meetings at the recent ISH North America International Trade Show.
A friend recently sent me a story about a situation he encountered involving possible CO poisoning. This story, however, has a happy ending, thanks to one alert HVAC professional.
Joe Crisara had a brainstorm. He put together a promotion designed to make the most of a local historical event, developing an “Oldest Furnace Contest.”
WASHINGTON — The law firm Venable LLP announced that it has gained a victory for property managers and owners confronted by mold claims, winning a summary judgment in the Eastern