Measuring true profit and loss often proves challenging. The diverse factors and pieces of information from the back office and the field office create a large and diverse pool of facts. These facts can be an overwhelming source of unusable information or an orderly report that helps drive profitability. It all depends on how the information is filtered.
As times change, contractors have begun to implement a new piece of hardware that has helped revolutionize the way business is done - a computer. This hardware, however, is useless without the software applications designed to meet the specific needs of the HVAC industry.
Rooftop manufacturers brought big changes to rooftop units this year at the 2008 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo).
Hardware without software is useless, and this year’s software offerings at the 2008 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) concentrated on accuracy and versatility.
Tools are a necessity in the HVAC industry, and the tool manufacturers at the 2008 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) showcased new tools that were “better, smaller, brighter, lighter, safer, and easier.”
Whether the air is too dry or too moist, humidification and dehumidification manufacturers at the 2008 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) had the product solution. Tucked within the many aisles at the expo were systems as diverse as the exhibitors.
The NEWS recently came across a contractor implementing a newer approach to online sales. After asking multiple contractors for their opinion, we discovered a debate looming on the HVAC industry’s sales technology horizon.
In an age of quickly developing technology contractors attempt to carve out an electronic niche as they endeavor to keep with the times and satisfy the needs of the upcoming generations. To meet these needs, contractors are establishing some new business practices in the online arena.
On the frontlines of the battle over regional efficiency
standards were multiple HVACR industry trade associations. The benefits of
belonging to a trade association, however, are not reserved to the legislative
arena and governmental representation.
Facing the challenges of an HVAC business head on with an open communication policy, a great care for people, and a long-term approach is why Vicken Aharonian of Combined Air Mechanical Services was selected as the winner of The NEWS’ 2007 Best Contractor to Work For contest in the Canada region.
