The First Word

Monthly editorial by Bob Mader or Terry McIver

Highlights

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April 2, 2025
Learn how HVAC contractors can move away from competing solely on price and instead focus on communicating the performance and long-term benefits of their services.
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March 14, 2025
Yes, the industry has changed, and many contractor owners see the benefits of having women employees on their team — they often bring a different mindset and inherent qualities...
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Feb. 7, 2025
Hello, Contracting Business readers! I’m sure you all have noticed Terry McIver’s name and image are gone from this space. Terry has done a fantastic job leading this...
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Aug. 27, 2024
Steve Howard, founder of ACT Group, Inc.,, will be inducted into the Contracting Business HVAC Hall of Fame during Service World Expo, Oct. 15-17.
March 28, 2024
We want to hear about your early days in business, and how you've made it to today.
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Theres Gold In Them Hills Geothermal markets will soar by 2017
Nov. 12, 2013
Research firm Frost and Sullivan recently released a study that shows the geothermal marketplace, as of 2012, was at $102 million in sales. The study predicts that by 2017 that...
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Oct. 10, 2013
In the October issue of Contracting Business.com we cover a lot of ground (as we do in every issue of the magazine). From commercial controls to residential geothermal systems...
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Sept. 10, 2013
Healthcare, manufacturing, and consumer spending are just a few of the areas that may make the fourth quarter of 2013 a bumpy ride for HVACR contractors and their employees.
July 2, 2013
President Obama's Climate Change plan, announced in late June, will restrict coal-based utilities by forcing them to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Some say that ...