Modern HVAC systems are more technologically sophisticated than ever before, requiring a skilled and highly trained workforce to diagnose and fix faulty heaters or air conditioners. Contractor Excellence, a magazine dedicated to news and tips for HVAC professionals, recently published tips for how managers can create the most competitive workforce. There are also benefits for the technicians, as training makes them feel more confident in their abilities, which leads to greater job satisfaction and less desire to look elsewhere for a job. Their advice? MORE >>

That sounds like common sense on the surface, but what’s behind the energetic finance personality’s assertion that the HVAC sector has such a bright future? Cramer points to the need for electricity in developing nations, as well as businesses hoping to cut energy costs with the help of leading HVAC providers. “As regulators around the world continue to push for minimum energy efficiency standards and companies seeks to reduce their electric bills, they are installing more efficient HVAC systems, as made by  Ingersoll-Rand ,  Johnson Controls and  Watsco.&#. MORE >>

As the recession plods on with very few signs of recovery, construction industry groups have actively started pressing President Obama and Congress to pass bills that will stimulate job growth in the construction industry. Worse, the jobs outlook continues to be grim. The groups then outline a series of proposals they say will stimulate new construction and create jobs. Pass surface transportation, aviation, water resources, and clean water and drinking water infrastructure authorizations to create immediate jobs and rebuild our country. Check out our new Job Board! MORE >>

Going back to our roots, we’re consumer-product guys who love electronics like everyday people,” Rogers said of his and co-founder (and former Apple colleague) Tony Fadell’s foray into the HVAC market. Like a lot of other major appliance makers, Nest has a certified professional program by which HVAC professionals can become Nest Certified and can better access customers who need help. Check out our new Job Board! HVAC apple energy efficiency Nest thermostatNo, this isn’t an iPad or a MacBook. Wonder why it resembles that other Cupertino-designed gadget so much? MORE >>

You could try to save some money by buying  a half ton truck with four wheel drive, and it would get the job done for a season or two, but you would end up tearing it apart well before it’s paid off. Field Service HVAC buying test instruments field service Fort F-350 HVAC test instruments test instrumentsIt doesn’t matter if you work on residential, commercial or refrigeration units; today’s equipment is more high-tech than ever and servicing them properly requires sophisticated test instruments.  Buy the wrong instruments and its money wasted.  MORE >>