Wholesalers spend their Sundays a few different ways, but Kyle Cline has been spending his finishing up his college degree after a few years away.
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Virtual Reality and Hybrid Learning Guide HVAC Technicians Toward Real Skill Sets
HVAC training software creators have seen changes in target audience, user interests, and platform strategies.
Keys for Small HVAC Distributors in 2021: Churn and Pricing?
A dedicated in-house pricing pro and a sales manager who can use data to get out in front of customer behavior are two signs of a smaller distributor headed for bigger things.
HVAC Contractors: Flexibility Helps but Can’t Supplant Face Time
What is most important to contractors when selecting a distributor?
What the Election Means for the HVAC Industry
The range of policy possibilities hinges on which party takes control of the Senate after Georgia’s Jan. 5 runoff election.
Congress Approves HFC Phasedown Plan in Omnibus Bill
The House and Senate included the AIM Act’s language in the COVID relief legislation passed by Congress on Dec. 21.
Congress Compromises on COVID Relief, Grants the PPP Double-Dip
HVAC contractors who received forgivable PPP loans in 2020 waited up to several long months to hear someone in authority utter 30 special words.
HARDI Supplier Session Talks Old Norms vs. New Habits
“A cycle within a season” is how Steve Tusa described the recent past for the HVAC manufacturing sector.
Tools Roundup for HVACR Pros: Measure, Carry, Flare, and More
This brief year-end tool review rounds up a handful of items that might make the work a little easier in 2021.
Video and GPS Drive Down HVAC Fleet Costs
The modern company fleet is experiencing a two-part revolution to improve a contractor’s bottom line.
Vehicle Wraps Bring ‘Brand’ New Day for HVAC Contractors
Contractors and truck wrap experts have striking success stories about revamping HVAC vehicles as marketing weapons.
Contractors Sue Small Business Administration Over PPP Post-Loan Inquiry
AGC claims that the questionnaire, SBA Form 3509 for for-profit PPP recipients, includes and invites multiple problems.
HARDI’s Gee Discusses Market Shifts, Contractor Relationships
These observations and questions serve as warm-up conversation for the data side of the agenda for the virtual HARDI Summit.
IRS Holds Firm on PPP-Related Tax Deductions
The IRS dismayed business owners by reaffirming its position on tax deductions for expenses that are paid with PPP funds.
Don’t Hurry Past the Ventilation Assessment
Tom Yacobellis of DUCTS North America wants ventilation pros to avoid the first potential pitfall on most jobs. Do a professional ventilation inspection.
HVAC Contractors Should Make the Most of Furnace Season
The timing for any standout year in the furnace business will depend on weather and consumer confidence.
Commercial VRF Growth Slows but Doesn’t Stop
Tough news is unsurprising this year when it comes to construction, but comments from VRF-related professionals point to some streaks of silver lining.
Mini Split Advances Melt Cold-Weather Reservations
Continued performance improvements across manufacturers have put heating on par with cooling as a draw for the mini split, and that in turn opens additional doors.
Senate Bill Aims for School IAQ Upgrades
A Supreme Court confirmation and COVID relief dominated October in the Senate, but the month started on an especially HVAC-relevant note.
Meet The Wholesaler: Seth DePuy
Seth DePuy had already handled work calls for First Supply before this interview on an early Monday morning.
