Technology

New PERC Online Course Evaluates Residential Heating System Options

November 12, 2018

"A Comparative Analysis of Residential Heating Systems" will count toward continuing education credits from several associations.

ServiceTitan Acquires JaRay Software

November 12, 2018

Both companies were created by children of tradesmen to help their fathers’ businesses.

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Wearable Tech Offers Lee Company’s Techs Real-Time Support

Whether it’s smart glasses or a mobile app, technology helps crews run efficiently and provide up-to-date information to customers.

November 6, 2018

Steve Smith

Data routinely captured by Lee Company techs has helped the service contractor better serve its customers and deal with the industry’s labor shortage.

Ferguson Ventures Invests in Payzer

November 5, 2018

Payzer provides two software products that help specialty trade contractors grow and manage their businesses.

Côr 5C and 7C Thermostats

November 5, 2018

The thermostats now work with Google Assistant, allowing users to control home comfort with their voice.

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California High School Goes Tankless

Six Noritz NCC199CDV tankless water heaters were used to replace a malfunctioning boiler.

November 5, 2018

Like any institution, Mater Dei’s success depends on the quality of its people and facilities. So when an old, 1-million BTU boiler began malfunctioning in 2017 and placing the hot water needs of the entire school in jeopardy, officials knew they needed to act.

e-commerce

Online Sales, Part Two

The three stages of e-commerce change.

November 5, 2018

Scott Benfield

In our first installment, we reviewed the “ugly” numbers of distributors as online commerce grows; only 2 in 10 distributors show sustainable online progress.