A resolution is a firm decision to either do or not do something, and I don't know what the future outside of my control has in store. So, rather than boxing myself into the situations I decided would happen, I like to open myself up to the opportunities that knock.
One thing is for certain: Across the U.S., you’d be hard-pressed to find a building — residential or commercial — that’s without some sort of HVAC system.
Projections were helpful for me as the manager, but they were also helpful for everyone else to better understand our business strategy for the coming year.
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I can say with confidence that no one succeeds in this HVAC business without mentors, educators — some of these individuals may have only provided you with good advice on one or two occasions, others may have far exceeded your expectations.
I've found if your recommendation includes challenging the Big Mistake often seen with a demand-controlled ventilation (DCV) sequence for air-handing units (AHUs), you better be prepared for some unexpected arguments.
Dan Rettig, senior product manager for heat pumps and sustainability at Lochinvar, sat down with ES Magazine for a podcast interview discussing mechanical room decarbonization and retrofits. Here is a transcribed and edited excerpt of the conversation.