Also this week, in a town outside of Boston, the local Conservation Commission has approved a wind turbine project , despite objections from the local golf club. Construction of the structure, if approved, is slated to begin by the end of this year and could create about 400 jobs. by MelissaBrumback on March 10, 2011 Wind Power.  It’s been defined as green, clean, sustainable, and even affordable.  In an effort to be more “green,” save or even generate money, and reduce waste, several companies are turning to the wind turbine. In Canada, Greengate Power Corp. Do they make sense?  MORE >>

I officially launched my career in the field service industry when I was contracted to select and implement a service management solution for an extremely busy regional plumbing and HVAC company in Boston. Job Costing. The company moved at the speed of light. There were over 35 trucks that were each dispatched to 4-6 service calls every day throughout New England. Phones would ring off the hook, technicians would call in to report their status and obtain credit card information to purchase parts and since it was a family owned business there was someone always yelling at somebody. MORE >>

John Ragsdale: In my experience, most support managers were promoted from the ranks of tech support engineer, and the two jobs couldn’t use more different skills. Bill Rose: Most tech support managers learn on the job! This is a complex job in a very complex environment and the need for training helps to ensure success for service managers. There are so many specific areas to cover that picking the best topics became a big job. Also, we will focus on “what” managers need to do and couple that with “how” they get the job done. John Ragsdale. MORE >>

Dead-simple, proven methods to measure progress and track job costs. Boston, MA. The workshop that turns great landscape contractors into great landscape business owners. Get out of your truck and into the boardroom for the best 2 days you’ve ever spent on your business. Brought to you by PLANET, in conjunction with the Landscape Management Network and hosted by Caterpillar Equipment, this workshop is taking the green industry by storm. You’re going to leave this workshop with: An operating budget built with your number s, for your company. Workshop Info. Dates : 2 day workshop. MORE >>

Basement Technologies – a leading national residential waterproofing contractor will send out more than 50 technicians to install their waterproofing system each day in peak season at their corporate owned location in Boston. There is a 4" thick installation methodoly binder that outlines how to get the job done. Inside their warehouse Basement Technologies has a real life mock up of a basement foundation with all of the tools and equipment needed to execute a real life job. Developing a Home Service Technican Rookie Training Camp. Make the trainings fun and hands-on. MORE >>