January 1, 2012
Cover story
AHR EXPO 2012
The 64th International Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigerating Exposition will play host to over 50,000 HVACR industry professionals from more than 120 countries on January 23-25, 2012 at McCormick Place in Chicago. ...
Articles
Delving into 2012: 'Recession of Confidence' Slows Economy
What we now call the Great Recession officially began in December 2007 and ended in June 2009. It was the longest, deepest, and most painful recession since the Great Depression. ...
Evolution of Design/Build
Despite economic challenges and the influence of ‘hybrid’ methods, leading commercial contractors are staying true to Design/Build as the best solution for the customer. ...
2012: A TIME FOR ENERGY LEADERSHIP
2012 holds lots of promise for HVACR industry participants who are sufficiently positioned to provide energy efficient solutions and life-cycle cost effectiveness ...
Keep it Simple When Servicing Evaporative Coolers
It has become a cliché to say that something "isn't rocket science," but that truly is the case with evaporative coolers. These units represent probably the simplest way to cool a space. And yet, incorrect installation and service procedures can still take their toll on the performance and reliability of these relatively simple cooling units....
Columns
Extending the Comfortech Brand
Whether the brand is a local contractor serving his or her individual marketplace, or a national seminar and tradeshow event that targets a specific part of the HVACR industry, branding is an important key to differentiating....
Fifty Three Contractor Resolutions for 2012
It's 2012. The Mayans say it will be the end of the world. I say it will be the start of your best year yet, but don't take my word for it. Take action. Make a list of resolutions for the coming year to ensure it's better than the last, if not better than the one that will follow. Here are some key resolutions to consider: ...
Your Top Three Priorities for 2012
As another new year filled with promise dawns, here are my suggestions for what you should focus on for 2012....
Comfort FAQ
Q: What do contractors need to know about "early system retirement" offers by local utilities?...
Yes, Virginia – There are Polite Technicians
I had just about given up on seeing clean cut, polite technicians and installers in our industry. Many people say they don’t exist. They say young people are lazy and don’t want to work, that they’ve forgotten how to communicate verbally. Finally, people say it’s impossible today to find technicians with both technical aptitude and excellent customer service skills. ...
News
From The Field
The Unified Group held its 13th Annual Meeting/Owners’ Forum in Dana Point, CA in November 2011. Keynote speaker, Dr. Alan Zimmerman kicked off the event, with observations on leadership. ...
Luxaire, Make-A-Wish Foundation Mark 10th Anniversary of Giving
Luxaire distributor American Air Distributing, Inc., West Chester, PA, recently sponsored a wish for four-year-old kidney transplant recipient,...
Carrier Lands HPAC Engineering Magazine
as Co-Sponsor of Global Engineering Conference
HPAC Engineering Magazine will serve as a media co-sponsor of the 2012 Global Engineering Conference, March 18-20, 2012, Las Vegas, NV....
Rinnai Helps to Calm Storm-Ravaged Joplin
Rinnai provided shower systems for main relief center, offered special product benefits with Titan Propane....
Tecumseh Approves of EPA Hydrocarbon Ruling
Tecumseh Products Company applauds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Wednesday addition of three new hydrocarbon refrigerants as acceptable alternatives in household and small commercial refrigerators and freezers....
Spirax Sarco Unveils New Logo, Branding
“First for Steam Solutions” reflects the essence of the rebranding initiative....
Business Bits
Carrier’s iVU open control system was named “Best in Show” by BACnet International, during the Facilities Decisions Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. ...
