• Last Word

    bi-monthly editorial on trends related to HVAC Home Performance

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    Residential HVAC Contractors: Sell "Total Cost of Ownership" And Win

    Oct. 10, 2013
    Finding total cost of ownership is simple: show the difference between replacing equipment and providing a total solution.
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    An HVAC Industry History Lesson: Let’s Not Forget About Comfort

    June 4, 2013
    One other common misconception among HVAC contractors back in the 1980s and 1990s was that comfort and energy efficiency were mutually exclusive. It was thought that if you wanted...
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    Home Performance Belongs to the HVAC Industry

    April 3, 2013
    Home performance used focus on roofs, insulation, windows, and doors. Today it also includes the mechanical systems. As an HVAC contractor, this evolved aspect of delivering economical...

    Twelve Resolutions For A Banner 2013

    Nov. 30, 2012
    If you can't use all 12, make a list that makes sense for your company.

    Last Word: Thoughts on the Business Climate Conundrum

    Oct. 11, 2012
    Last month I met up with Editorial Director Mike Weil during HVAC Comfortech 2012 at Mechanical Systems Week in Chicago, where we discussed the industry, the current business ...

    Four Unique Challenges and Opportunities for 2012

    Dec. 1, 2011
    As you wrap up 2011 and look towards 2012, it's appropriate to pause and think about not only what challenges lie ahead, but also the opportunities these challenges can bring....

    Implementation: Where the Rubber Meets the Road

    Oct. 1, 2011
    Let's first take a look at some of the traits of unsuccessful implementers, then the successful ones.

    Can Quality Maintenance Work in the Real World?

    Aug. 1, 2011
    There's no doubt that Quality Maintenance (QM) standards are good for our industry, but many contractors attempting to comply have more questions than answers when it comes to...

    California Is Getting It Right!

    June 1, 2011
    Over the past two years there's been a lot of activity in California driving energy efficiency — with a major focus on HVAC.