There was definitely an international flair in the area of nonducted systems at the 2005 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo). Foreign-based companies were represented in abundance.
When contractors tell me that they train their own people, I cringe. Isn't there an art to teaching? Just because a contractor has the technical knowledge upstairs, does that make the contractor a good teacher?
Humor, opportunities, and training are some reasons why Gallagher's Heating & Air Conditioning was named 2004 "Best Contractor To Work For" in the West-Pacific region.
According to statistics released by both ARI and GAMA, the industry as a whole has been on the economic upswing during the past few years, and the year-end figures for 2004 have inspired a lot of optimism as 2005 gets under way.
Upwards of 90,000 housing professionals descended on Orlando Jan. 13-16 for the International Builders' Show (IBS). There were plenty of HVAC manufacturers on hand, and plenty of products sure to catch the eye of a contractor.
Even though the Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) is just around the corner, and will also be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla., several HVACR manufacturers decided it was in their best interests to exhibit less than a month earlier at the International Builders' Show (IBS).
Based on the overwhelming response to The News' online survey regarding early startup of HVAC equipment, most contractors and engineers are frustrated by this issue and would like some clear guidelines.