The key to high close ratios and record sales is listening … listening to find, to be exact. Listen to understand their point of view, their challenges, their concerns, their objectives.

Through patented technologies, advertisers can precisely target households online using banner ads, display ads, and video.

Today, HVACR distributors rely on enterprise resource planning (ERP) software to handle nearly every level of their operations. Vendor data, turns, dead stock, cycle counts, sales margins, and much more can be accessed directly from a computer or, in some cases, a mobile device.

“Our goal is to make every Titan better, smarter, and faster in all the areas they are passionate about”

The 2019 International Roundtable met at the Renaissance Orlando at Sea World on April 16-18 for its Annual Meeting.

ServiceTitan was named to the 2019 Inc. 500 list of fastest-growing private companies in America.

The last couple busy seasons, HVAC contractors have seen a high influx of calls due to remote work. There are steps HVAC companies can take to meet demand while also alleviating the stress of the season.

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Vahe Kuzoyan, ServiceTitan president.

The AI features in communications software, such as voice-to-text and message-flagging, have made for faster, easier customer-contractor communications that are also more personalized and have less room for misunderstanding.

Sherry has held CFO positions for the past ten years. “His passion and expertise will be critical as we continue to expand our capabilities to solve the biggest pain points for contractors all across the country," said Ara Mahdessian, ServiceTitan co-founder and CEO.

Paced by continued demand for projects such as new education and health care facilities, public safety, and government buildings, the Architecture Billings Index (ABI) increased in June following fluctuations earlier this year.

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Building Technologies Office has released a request for information seeking stakeholder input on the design and construction of tenant spaces that achieve high levels of energy efficiency in commercial buildings.

Kenneth Goodrich, CEO of US Peach LLC, a provider of HVAC and plumbing services under multiple brands, has announced the turnaround and sale of one of its portfolio companies, Phoenix-based Sonoran Air, to Mauro Calderon.

Harris Companies, a leading national mechanical contractor with several locations across the country, has announced the appointment of Michel Michno as the company’s new president of construction. Michno has more than 30 years of construction industry experience.

A new, national program from Carrier and Orca Energy, a leading geothermal utility provider, is designed to makes geothermal heating and cooling more accessible in new construction homes. Orca Energy will provide financing for geothermal earth loops in new residential developments with the purchase of a Carrier geothermal system.

A new report, “Global Construction 2030,” forecasts that the volume of construction output will grow by 85 percent to $15.5 trillion worldwide by 2030, with three countries — China, the U.S., and India — leading the way and accounting for 57 percent of all global growth.

The benefits of building information modeling (BIM) and other technology advancements that allow the exchange of information on design and construction projects, including improving labor productivity and reducing costs for construction companies, are just the beginning of what can be achieved, according to a new study.

Panasonic Canada Inc. announced the launch of its Home + Building Solutions division, which will offer a wide range of products designed to meet the needs of the Canadian home building and renovation industry.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) and Autodesk, a leading global 3D design and engineering software company, have announced a strategic partnership to enable construction professionals to work smarter by harnessing digital solutions to increase productivity, reduce redundancy, and eliminate waste.

Acco Engineered Systems announced that it will join forces with All Area Plumbing, a regional design-build plumbing contractor serving Southern California. Adding All Area Plumbing’s capabilities, Acco said it will strengthen its position as one of the largest mechanical contractors in the western United States.

Cold Craft Inc., which specializes in mechanical installation for new construction, renovation, and retrofit of commercial, residential luxury, and industrial facilities, announced it has added an Engineering and Planning Department. 

eSUB Construction Software has announced a new product integration, bringing together PlanGrid’s field productivity application with eSUB’s project management and document control platform for collaboration and productivity in the field.

B&I, based in Fort Myers, Florida, is one of a growing number of contractors across the country to adopt “lean construction” techniques: a plug-and-play approach to construction that lets workers prefab a project off-site, section by section. Then, at the job site, all that remains is putting the pieces together.

A ban on the installation of natural gas infrastructure in new buildings is coming soon to a town near you, and the local HVAC industry needs to be prepared — or maybe not.

Vertical Mechanical Group is a full-service HVAC and plumbing contractor that specializes in large-scale commercial projects such as hotels and multi-family residential buildings.

Contractors focused primarily on service, maintenance, and repair should continue to see steady, healthy growth, even in a slowing economic environment.

Home builders need to begin preparing for the big refrigerant shift that is quickly approaching.

Designed for cooling work areas, this fan has a direct-drive motor for quiet and efficient operation.

I made a comment about pairing larger-tonnage fans with smaller-tonnage outdoor units that has drawn a lot of interest.

Designing a forced-air system for proper air movement and efficiency is a challenge faced by multiple players in the HVAC industry.

This product forces heated or cooled air down to floor level, eliminating temperature layers in the ceiling space.

High-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans can mobilize and destratify large volumes of air in any facility.

These two products were added to the high-volume low-speed (HVLS) fans line.

Beginning July 3, 2019, the Department of Energy is requiring a maximum fan energy rating (FER) for furnace fans.

Rated for indoor and outdoor covered spaces, this fan can cover up to 23,000 square feet.

This product features multicolored Chroma LEDs that allow users to choose from 24 hues with the included wall control.

Suitable for roof or wall mounted applications, this product is ideal for areas that have little or no ductwork.

The 2019 edition of ASHRAE/IES 90.1 will use the new fan energy index (FEI) as the metric for efficiency provisions.

Hunter Industrial, a division of the Hunter Fan Company, has donated and installed two HVLS fans to DCI Logistics.

This product provides a compact ventilation solution for warehouses, equipment cooling, mechanical rooms, factories, and more.

Awarded the Energy Star® Most Efficient Mark in 2019, this product has a high-efficiency DC motor.

This commercial product’s constant CFM EC motor technology ensures performance set points resulting in improved IAQ.

HVLS fans offer an affordable and effective solution for large-scale ventilation, as well as demonstrating success in smaller applications.

In the right situations, whole house fans provide a good option to homeowners who want to avoid running air conditioning all the time.

Filter fans perform a critical task of cooling equipment within electrical enclosures while also protecting equipment from harmful materials.

Optimizing HVAC systems with new technology can result in a domino effect of benefits. One great example is the HVLS fan, which can boost HVAC system performance, efficiency, and sustainability.

HVAC industry members are debating how the DOE’s new rules — the first-ever for commercial and industrial fans — will impact their operations.

Back in December, The ACHR NEWS toured the Big Ass Fans facility in Lexington, Kentucky. While we were there we had the opportunity to tour the company’s facility and with its research and development center, and chat with general manager of industrial business lines, Andrew Koukis for the latest episode of the NEWSMakers podcast.

Frost on an evaporator coil will prevent the correct amount of airflow across the coil. Anytime the evaporator coil experiences reduced airflow across its face, there will be a reduced heat load on the coil.

The York^® Mission Critical Direct Evaporative Cooling (DEC) Air Handling Units (AHUs) from Johnson Controls Inc. are designed to meet data centers’ specific needs.