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The human body is not adapted for cold. To work in extreme conditions, extreme clothing is needed. Researchers around the world are looking for a new approach in design to achieve this.

Without HVAC Contractors, Winter Living Gets Dangerous

Jan. 28, 2014

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New York is Action Central for the HVACR Industry This Week

Jan. 20, 2014

Social Media Can Be Your Friend AND Your Foe

Dec. 30, 2013

President John and and First Lady Jackie Kennedy arrive at Love Field on November 22, 1963 at the start, of what looked to be a fine day of speech-making and public appearances. The day ended in one of the worst tragedies in American history.

JFK: 50 Years Ago The World Became a Much Darker Place

Nov. 22, 2013

Customer Service Homeruns: A Lesson (Believe It Or Not) From the Airlines!

Oct. 22, 2013

HVACR Contractors: We Invite You to Play

Sept. 27, 2013

Highlights

HVACR Customer Service: Lessons from the AIrlines

Sept. 8, 2013

As an HVACR contractor, customer service is the fulcrum on which your company's success balances on. Take a lesson on what NOT to do when encountering a customer service problems...

Smart Technology: Is Hacking A Real Risk?

Aug. 5, 2013

Smart techology is well beyond the mechanical system. Wireless controls, sensors, and mobile computing platforms have created a incredible capability, but at what cost?

Can We Clarify a Few Things?

April 18, 2013

Territorialism is not productive when it comes to developing standards for the HVACR industry. It's time for the various trade associations and other stakeholders who are developing...

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The HVAC Contracting Industry Loses A Great Leader

April 2, 2013

I was just a young journalist, green and fresh from college, when I first met Wallace Lee. And I knew from the moment we were introduced that this was someone I should get to ...

Viessmann displayed both high and low-temperature fuel cell technology in their booth (which was the size of a small city) during the ISH 2013 tradeshow event in Frankfurt, Germany.

Overwhelmed By An HVAC Tradeshow In Germany

March 16, 2013

ISH 2013: an HVAC contractor's dream. From a new technology standpoint, if you are looking to have your eyes opened, this exhibiiton, held every other year in Frankfurt, Germany...

Have You Noticed Something a Little Different?

Jan. 9, 2013

Politicians: 'It's About the Economy, Stupid'

Oct. 1, 2012

Does the Affordable Healthcare Act Impact HVAC Contractors?

June 27, 2012

USGBC Does Impact the Average American

April 23, 2012

We All Need Heroes, Even in the HVAC Industry

April 10, 2012

Kids growing up the 1960s and 1970s didn't have access to instant news like people do today. All we had was television and radio. Some say these technologies would change the ...

QR Codes and the HVACR Contractor

Oct. 10, 2011

There is a big marketing rage rippling through the consumer and business-to-business world and it is a simple, but power technology that is know as the Quick Response (QR) code...

Those Unsightly Condensing Units

Aug. 24, 2011

It's just another day in the life: the housing market fairly shaky and home sales prices continue to drop. It shouldn't be any surprise that homeowners trying to sell their houses...

Road Rage: A Detriment to Health, Safety, and the HVAC Business

July 19, 2011

There is no doubt about it – people are just flat out angry. Public rudeness has grown by leaps and bounds and is never more evident than in the crazy antics of raging drivers...