In Part 1 of the “2022 Profile of the Electrical Contractor,” we described how the rollercoaster of the last two years have forced electrical contractors’ confidence downward, even as most have reported maintaining their staffs at 2020 levels. In Part 2, we focus on different aspects of ECs’ work: how they build their teams, who they work with and how
A leaky faucet. A dishwasher that won’t turn on. An AC unit that only blows warm air. Apartment maintenance can handle them all.
The goal of apartment maintenance is to keep buildings and units safe and comfortable for all tenants. Property managers utilize these on-staff technicians for most repairs, but it’s up to each tenant to contact them when something
I understand the concept of a TXV and how it is superior when it comes to controlling refrigerant flow based on demand and I understand how a fixed orifice is limited by the size of the piston, but I have a curiosity.If a fixed orifice is limited, does
One of the best ways for retailers to sell accessories in their stores, experts note, is through attention-grabbing merchandisers and functional samples.
Whether it’s a full display, graphic story boards or an array of samples, i.e., a chainset of trims, these detailed visual aids and mock-ups will help the consumer envision those accessories in their home, making them more inclined
Progress through politics comes in awkward jumbles. On Aug. 7, 2022, the U.S. Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (H.R. 5376). The legislation represented about a year of back-and-forth negotiations between Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.), a moderate who had become the biggest hurdle to his own party’s ambitious political objectives.
The
Natural and environmental hazards driven by climate change are becoming key considerations for today’s homebuyers. Each year, wildfires burn millions of acres across the U.S. and cause severe damage to buildings, homes, and communities. Few homeowners can imagine the devastation a wildfire could inflict on their property, but minimizing losses when disaster strikes is possible. Whether you live in an