How are you helping to recruit and build the next generation of HVAC/R service technicians? It is up to us, the people who are currently in this business, to do so. Yes, we need help from high school guidance counselors, out-placement services and military dischargers, but the brunt of the recruiting needs to come from […]
Read MoreFor the better part of two months now, I have had this thing, this notion, this almost obsession with doors opening and doors closing for some folks. Me, my family, my friends, you name it, I am seeing it all right now. Not really sure what prompted me to become so aware of the situations, […]
Read MoreThis past week, the Core Team of AirTight took to the mountains of North Carolina for our annual planning meeting. We had a blast and got some very serious work done at the same time. Often, I hear other people planning their year and or discussing how to do so. I find that getting […]
Read MoreThe inclement weather we recently endured here in the South got me thinking about a technical topic that I wanted to expand upon. We have a very robust network of natural gas service from local utility companies here in our region, so naturally we have an abundance of gas fired heating equipment to complement the […]
Read MoreService. Scheduling service. Logistics. Ordering replacement parts. Site Coordination. This all sounds very simple & systematic doesn’t it? These are just a few of the functions of a service company; Our service company. We do these and a whole lot more. Nothing robotic or insignificant here, rather … every move matters – similar to the […]
Read MoreIt’s the day after Christmas and I am sitting here at the keyboard crunching away. Crunching away in an attempt to answer the big question that always comes up at this time of year: What does next week, next year, or five years from now, look and feel like? My answer is: yes. Yes indeed […]
Read MoreSix years ago, Saturday mornings on the sofa looked different. This morning I was was doing my current Saturday morning deal, which is great, fresh ground coffee from @CommonPlace in Pittsburgh, PA, some reading material and a 3.5 lbs. Yorkie (Phoebi) in my lap, it occurred to me how different it looked from my Saturday […]
Read MoreThis is a very BIG question. It has more sides to it than a pyramid built out of mirrors. The short answer is, some should be extended, some should be scrapped. I am on the fence about many of the credits and here’s why: On one hand I feel that the credits are an economic […]
Read MoreAs an independent contractor, a small business owner, or a consultant you can attest to the fact that this is an all-to-common position we find ourselves in. The first thing that I remember to tell myself when in this spot is, don’t be concerned about billing for it. That is indeed my first reaction. I […]
Read MoreAre you trying to figure out how to balance keeping the HVAC for data rooms, computer rooms and telecom locations working at maximum efficiency and performance, while reducing operating expenses? This is just one of several challenges we face as data centers and critical environments continue to evolve. Not so many years ago it was […]
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