Hannah Belloli is an editor at The ACHR NEWS. She has been with BNP Media for over two years. Hannah holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Wayne State University, where she also obtained minors in English, journalism, and creative writing. As a daughter of a carpenter, she has admired the trade industry for as long as she can remember.
Laars Heating Systems and Bradford White use a few different modalities when training, such as virtual live presentations, on-demand video content, and self-guided learning. But their focus, overall, is in hands-on learning.
Selling products online is a whole new ball game. So, contractors will want to learn about their consumers buying journeys, and thoughtfully consider how to launch the online store, what products to sell, and how to market it.
Homeowners are used to comparing prices and services, but in the case of choosing an HVAC contractor, they are not only comparing that, but what might be even more important to them — how much they trust each contractor who gives them a quote. Homeowners have a few key concerns/priorities when choosing an HVAC contractor. These include the quality and timeliness of the installation, price, convenience, warranty, and trust.
We chatted with Bell & Gossett’s Jim Nolan about the most common types of adaptive reuse of hydronic components that repurposes buildings, how it aids decarbonization, how these components of buildings are being adaptively reused, and more.
While government incentives, savings in utility bills, word-of-mouth, and increasing popularity have led to homeowner’s increased awareness of smart thermostats, there is still a lot of room in the market for growth.
The evolution of radiant heating coupled with growing awareness of its ability to provide things like enhanced comfort, safety, efficiency, and cost-savings, has led to more acceptance of the systems in the commercial market.