When the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) went looking for a new president, shoe size had to figure into the equation. After all, the person replacing Clifford H. (Ted) Rees Jr. has big shoes to fill.

His business card simply reads, “Donald J. Blum, P.E.” His official title is Consulting Engineer. Seems pretty inconspicuous and unassuming.

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A new ice machine technology is starting to make an impact.

Business failure is never a pleasant topic. If a business is forced to close its doors, is the owner a business failure, or a victim of several unfortunate and often unforeseen circumstances?

This is my favorite time of year. It’s the time we honor the winners of The News’ “Best Contractor To Work For” contest.

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Tom Jackson has some interesting thoughts for contractors who asked what impact new building security measures would have on the hvacr trade, from a legal point of view.

The real stinkers in this industry are Frank Denny Plumbing (Menlo Park, CA), Premium Plumbing Co. (Beaumont, TX), Heartland Walcott Heating and Cooling (Mackinaw, IL), and L & D Associates (Madison, VA).