Contracting Business

Schools in Pennsylvania, Missouri, South Carolina, and Indiana will now join in growing the ranks of the HVACR industry....More

The acquisition builds on the strength of Source’s platform as the leading independent provider of commercial refrigeration and HVAC services in North America, serving the nation's top supermarket chains, many of the largest convenience store chains, and leading telecom and industrial companies....More

LGATE-950 supports simultaneous communication of multiple communication protocols. It quasi speaks several languages and is able to connect LonMark systems to BACnet, KNX, Modbus and M-Bus networks....More

Mar. 7, 2013

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Enjoy this gallery of photos from the AHR Expo in Dallas, TX.

Diocese leaders anticipate that the alternative energy solutions will meet 80% of future electrical needs, significantly reducing energy costs....More

Designed to be installed with a separate storage tank, ARMOR is at the heart of Lochinvar’s “Better Idea” water heating philosophy. This unique design protects against the harmful effects of lime scale buildup, which can cause a traditional heater to fail in as little as two to five years and increase operating costs significantly....More

It could be you! ContractingBusiness.com wants to hear why you — or an industry colleague — should receive one of the HVAC industry's highest honors! Open to residential and commercial HVAC contracting firms that have been in business for at least 10 years....More

J&J Air Conditioning, the Contracting Business.com 2013 Commercial Contractor of the Year, would prefer to be seen as an inspiration rather than a paragon....More

More than 51,000 attendees filled the aisles to see the latest products and technologies on display from 1,951 exhibiting companies covering 397,000 square feet. The annual show is a joint presentation of AHRI, ASHRAE, and the International Exposition Company....More

Transforming many of the charming Santa Fe style homes into more energy efficient ones is the mission of Pro-Tech Air Conditioning and Heating, based in Santa Fe, NM. Working within a 60-mile radius of Santa Fe, the company completes an average 150 ductless add-on and replacement jobs a year....More

At the April 25 meeting, Women in HVACR President Patti Ellingson will provide a welcome note. Then there will be infomative and important messages from David Calabrese, AHRI general counsel and senior vice president of policy; and Warren Linnerooth, senior design engineer and project manager for Harvey W. Hottel, Inc., a leading Maryland HVACR and plumbing contractor....More

Rotobrush International LLC, a leading HVAC industry manufacturer of air duct cleaning equipment and its partner AirAdvice for Homes, are encouraging HVAC contractors to educate their clients on improving indoor air quality this spring for better client health and service sales. According to company research, 96% of homeowners are willing to purchase products that will improve their homes' indoor air quality....More

Medical research generates new ideas and innovation every day. To swiftly incorporate these developments into healthcare delivery, the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) is building an innovative diamond shaped 269,000 sq.ft. facility, designed to foster researchers’ creativity and productivity. Together with Schneider Electric Life Sciences solution experts, SAHMRI will realize its vision of a highly intelligent and responsive facility....More

The Quality Assured RSI program is a national, contractor-supported accreditation program to promote quality installations of HVAC systems in existing homes. The program accredits professional HVAC businesses and issues certificates for quality installations of heating and cooling systems that meet certain minimum requirements...More

Private sector multiemployer defined benefit pension plans will be significantly strengthened by congressional adoption of reform proposals released by the Partnership for Multiemployer Retirement Security (PMRS) in “Solutions not Bailouts: A Comprehensive Plan from Business and Labor to Safeguard Multiemployer Retirement Security, Protect Taxpayers and Spur Economic Growth."...More

Using FieldAware’s unique software solution, the company — which employs 15 technicians — was able to reduce labor costs on administrative functions by $60,000 annually while gaining another $100,000 in business improvements, through streamlining business processes and creating greater efficiencies....More

The ‘art of the sale’ has been subjected to countless modifications. Jeff and Tony Scherr of Comfort Heating & Air Conditioning, Billings, MT, take a relaxed approach when selling residential HVAC systems. It's based on understanding different personalities, listening, honesty, and offering choices. It’s also a good idea to keep the appointment....More

ASHRAE's Community Sustainability Project program presents an opportunity for engineers to make a difference in their local communities...More