NADCA ACR 2005. IICRC S-520. ASHRAE S-180. For those who weren't sure what these letters and numbers mean, speakers at the recent National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA) meeting and exposition spelled out their importance.
The HVACR Technology Department at Ranken Technical College will have plenty to celebrate before 2007. That is saying a lot, especially since this private, nonprofit, degree-granting institution will be celebrating its 100th anniversary in two years. What is making HVACR department head Chris Brueggeman gung-ho now is that his program is getting a much-deserved and much-anticipated overhaul.
With the higher 13 SEER efficiency standard coming in January 2006, many experts agree that selling the value of comfort - versus the current status quo: level of efficiency - is the way to go.
Many, if not most, McDonald's and White Castle fast-food restaurants now accept plastic. The minimum standard for air conditioning systems will soon be 13 SEER. Martha Stewart is scheduled to host her own "Apprentice"-type TV show when she completes her house arrest. Geez, what's next? Drive-through HVAC distribution facilities? As a matter of fact, yes.
Certainly each one of you had an instructor who helped you tremendously in your HVACR career path. You can thank this instructor by submitting his or her name into our annual "HVACR Instructor Of The Year" contest.
Because it will be the site of the NCAA men's basketball finals, here's betting the action will be hot and heavy inside the Edward Jones Dome April 2-4. But Brian McMurtry and his maintenance crew are banking on the inside environment of this spacious facility being nothing but cool and comfortable next weekend.
The current 10 SEER standard, which went into effect in 1992, is the national minimum efficiency standard, but that comes to a screeching halt on Jan. 23 of next year. What's going to change? Plenty - and that's for everyone in the business.
During the course of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) convention, to be held this week in Austin, Texas, it's a good bet that when attendees have a chance to catch up with each other during a session break or an evening get-together, the subject of health insurance will crop up.
Small contractors enjoy being their own boss. The fortunate ones are able to pass the business on, but not all offspring follow that path. So, these contractors either close the shop or sell it. This, in my book, is not a failure.
Ready for Round Two? The 2005 Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) Conference and Indoor Air Expo once again will feature futurist and economist Dr. Lowell Catlett, who stole the show two years ago with his unique and very animated approach.