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Cyclical Weather: A Reality Check
Do you remember when people used to say, “We don’t get weather like we used to?” Living in the Mid-Atlantic gateway to the Northeast, specifically New Jersey, I can relate. It had been quite some time since we experienced a “real winter.” That changed this year when temperatures dropped below design conditions for an extended period of time and 18 to 24 inches of snow fell within a few days. It was a powerful reminder that weather is not consistent; it operates on cycles and long-term averages.
ACCA and Allied Contracting Organization Growth and Unity Initiative invests in shared growth Since its founding at the ACCA 2026 Allied Contracting Organization (ACO) Exchange, the ACO Membership […]
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From service tech to company owner: the story of Josh Bigelow and Great Dane
Josh Bigelow was 28 when he founded Great Dane Heating Cooling, Plumbing, Electrical in 1999. By then, he’d already worked as a demand service technician and learned the installation, sales, design, and management sides of the business. He started the company with one idea in mind: “putting the customer back in customer service.” That idea drove the tagline he still runs with, “Experience the Service You Deserve.”
Amanda Zink, owner and president, and James Jensen Jr., owner and vice president, of Air Control Home Services in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, were recently announced as this year’s recipients […]
HVACR contractors are not investing in new technology for fun. They are doing it to protect margins, create consistency, and build long-term financial […]
Contractors who invest in registered apprenticeship programs could soon see real financial relief. On National Apprenticeship Day, Rep. Nathaniel Moran […]
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The great American indoors
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, take a look back at the inventors, engineers, and contractors who turned indoor comfort from a luxury into an expectation.
