Contracting Business News
Nordyne Supports ihear Symposium
Heating and cooling manufacturer NORDYNE has agreed to sponsor the November 4, 2011, ihear Symposia through the St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf, a new program aimed at helping children develop spoken language through online therapy. ...
Daikin McQuay Equipment Part of High Performance HVAC System
McQuay and Daikin are proud to have equipment selected and installed in the LEED® Platinum certified Sheet Metal Workers’ Local 36 headquarters in St. Louis, MO. ...
Hill Phoenix Acquires CO2 Tech Leader Advansor
Denmark-based Advansor called the world leader in CO2 transcritical technology....
The Joseph Groh Foundation Helps with Bathroom Remodel
The latest recipient of a grant from the Joseph Groh foundation is Gerald Fredrick. ...
Writing Your Mission Statement
In my last article I discussed how to develop your unique value proposition (UVP). That prompted a question from a reader asking what the difference was between a UVP and a mission statement. ...
How HVAC Contractors Can Use Facebook’s 'Like' Tool To Increase Business
Facebook can be instrumental in building your HVAC business; finding new customers, strengthening relationships with existing customers and enhancing your leadership/authority position in the local community. ...
Vehicle Warranty Language Often Ignored by Owners
Businesses with a fleet of vehicles could save thousands of dollars each year in repair expenses just by reading and following the recommendations spelled out in the warranty booklet that comes with every vehicle....
Danfoss Wins 10 U.S. Embassy Projects
The projects are the result of a unique partnership between the Alliance to Save Energy and the League of Green Embassies, a U.S. Department of State initiative promoting international cooperation in energy efficiency and clean technologies....
Regional Acquisition: John C. Flood Acquires Ronnie Outlaw LC
HVAC firm John C. Flood, Inc., Alexandria, VA, has acquired Ronnie Outlaw LC, also of Arlington. ...
Tozour Energy Systems Named Energy Star® Service and Product Provider
Tozour Energy Systems, a provider of HVAC and building automation systems, announces their continued dedication to conserving energy by becoming an ENERGY STAR® Service and Product Provider......
NEBB Names New Board of Directors
Neil J. Marshall will serve as NEBB president through 2012. Stanley J. Fleischer was named president-elect....
Nordyne Sponsors iHear Symposium
Program seeks to help deaf or hearing-impaired children develop language capabilities through online therapy....
Volcanic Heater Inc. Sends Its Largest Unit To Caribbean
Volcanic Heater Inc., an industry leader in marine and land-based thermal heating systems, recently delivered and installed the largest unit ever built at its Ohio facility... ...
Department of Energy Green Lights ASHRAE Standard 90.1-2010
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has issued a ruling that establishes the 2010 standard as the commercial building reference standard for state building energy codes....
Newest 'Showcase Your NATE' Winner Announced
Bay Area Air Conditioning & Heating submitted the winning entry, earning the company $1,000 in local advertising and/or NATE promotional materials. ...
HVACR Week Takes the Checkered Flag!
HVACR contractors enjoyed a high-octane menu of educational sessions, hands-on learning, and new product introductions at 2011 HVACR Week in Indianapolis....
Taco 'Beaming' After Major Step in Construction Project
Taco, Cranston, RI, marked an important milestone in the construction of its new Innovation & Development Center, the centerpiece of its $18 million expansion project, with a beam raising and topping off ceremony in September....
From the Field
Bassett Mechanical, a leading, full-service mechanical contractor based in Kaukauna, WI, held an open house recently to share its success with friends and customers, and celebrate 75 years of growth. More than 400 guests were in attendance....
Refrigeration Briefs
Immediate past ASHRAE President Lynn G. Bellenger, who served as the first woman president in the Society’s 116 year history, died on Wednesday, Oct. 19. She was president for the 2010-11 Society year, with her term ending in June, 2011....
Crockett Facilities Services is a Leader Around the Beltway
Crockett Facilities Services, Inc. (CFSI), Bowie, MD, is nearing the end of one chapter in its history, and moving on to another. Over the past decade, CFSI has grown through reliability, integrity, safety, and service....
ASHRAE, Penn State Partner on Building Efficiency
Goal is to improve energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of buildings through the Greater Philadelphia Innovation Cluster (GPIC) for Energy-Efficient Buildings....
Lennox Selected for HVAC Partnership with the National Joint Powers Alliance® Purchasing Cooperative
The National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPA) has awarded Lennox Industries, Inc. an exclusive two-year contract to provide heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment to NJPA members. ...
NATE Unveils New Natex.org Website
North American Technician Excellence (NATE) has redesigned its industry website, www.natex.org, to offer visitors an enhanced experience with easier access to information about certification, valuable tools and industry resources. ...
What is Your Unique Value Proposition?
Marketers always talk about unique value propositions. What exactly is a unique value proposition? Is it important? Do you need one? Do you have one and don’t know it? If you don’t know what your unique value proposition is, you run the risk of having others define it for you and you may not like what they say about you....
3 Ways to Keep Those Service Maintenance Agreements Coming In
During my presentation to HVAC contractors at Comfortech this year, I asked two questions. The first question was “How many of you are focused on increasing your service maintenance business?”...
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