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Contractor Culture

Streamlined Processes Improve Customer Retention and Boost Employee Morale

Why many home service companies are outsourcing their customer call centers and back office teams.
January 6, 2025

Why many home service companies are outsourcing their customer call center and back office teams.


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MOMENTUM BUILDING MARKETING

Public Relations is So Much More than a Crisis Response

Hiring a PR team will help your small- to mid-sized plumbing company stand out in ways marketing alone can’t do.
January 6, 2025
Heather Ripley

Many people get marketing and public relations confused. Marketing and advertising are necessities for all businesses to get their name and services out to the buying public.


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Insurance Rates and Leaking Water Heaters

One Hawaii contractor works to promote the WAGS valve to stay ahead of insurance nightmares for property and homeowners.
January 6, 2025
Steve Smith
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Contractor Profit Advantage

The ‘Cost and Effect’ of Unapplied Labor on Home Services Contracting Businesses

Understand how to properly calculate your labor and overhead costs per technician hour to ensure profitability despite fluctuations in business activity.
January 6, 2025
Richard DiToma

Columnist Richard DiToma explains how unapplied labor, or nonbillable hours, affects profitability and emphasizes the need for contractors to understand their maximum potential revenue-producing hours.


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2025 AHR Expo Preview

The annual HVACR event heads to sunny Orlando to learn about new industry products and trends.
January 6, 2025
Amalia Deligiannis

The heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration industries descend on Orlando in February to view innovative products from the more than 1,800 exhibitors.


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2025 Construction Outlook

Factors resulting in 2024’s challenging conditions may soon give way to others working to bolster future construction spending.
January 6, 2025
Economist Michael Guckes provides a 2025 outlook on the construction industry, highlighting factors that may boost future construction spending such as falling interest rates, easing environmental and financial regulations and lower taxes, as well as hurdles such as the labor shortage. 
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Geothermal HVAC

An Update on the IRA and Geothermal Systems

The legislation made the Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit more valuable and expanded the types of qualifying projects.
January 6, 2025
Jay Egg

The Inflation Reduction Act offers significant incentives for geothermal HVAC projects through 2032, including tax credits and direct funding.


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The Future Is Now

New Year, New Fuel: A Hydrogen Story

With every advancement and safety standard, we’re preparing for a future where hydrogen and other water-sourced energy solutions play central roles.
January 6, 2025
John Mullen

Hydrogen fuel can significantly reduce carbon emissions, improving air quality and health; hybrid systems combining hydrogen with other energy sources could enhance grid stability and flexibility.


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Service Experts Expects Home of the Future to Arrive in 2025

January 3, 2025

Economic and regulatory factors, combined with a focus on integration and infrastructure, are expected to shape the year ahead.


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Service Experts and Make-A-Wish North Texas Bring Comfort and Joy

January 2, 2025

10-year-old Jonathan wished for his very own sensory room, so Make-A-Wish North Texas and Richardson-based Service Experts teamed up to make his wish come true.


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