ACHR News Podcast

John Lanier, COO of NATE, discusses how the NATE Technical Committee developed the CHP-5, a new way for HVAC technicians to earn their NATE Certification, as well as explains how technicians can now take their NATE Certification exams from home. Sponsored by NATE.

The NEWS talks with Tim Brink who is the new CEO of MCAA. Brink will share his vision for the association as well as speak to the trends in the commercial HVAC market.

The NEWS speaks with mechanical contractor Brian Helm who is also the president of MCAA. Helm gives us a look at what the rest of 2020 will look like for the commercial HVAC market.

Charlie Waddell, founder of Global Plasma Solutions, talks with Joanna Turpin, senior editor at The NEWS, about how needlepoint bipolar ionization can be used to purify the air by eliminating airborne particulates, odors, and pathogens -- including the COVID-19 virus.

The ACHR News interviews Liz Patrick, VP of Strategic Alliance at Service Roundtable, about the benefits for contractors to join a strategic buying group. Liz also discusses the upcoming Service World Expo, coming to Tampa, FL in September 2020!

Omar Tabba, vice president of products and solutions at BrainBox AI, talks with Joanna Turpin, senior editor at The NEWS, about how artificial intelligence can be used to save energy in commercial buildings, as well as improve ventilation and humidity levels. Both of these issues are becoming more important as buildings start to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Alan Beaulieu, economist and principle of ITR Economics, discusses the shape of the recovery and what to expect in the next few quarters. He talked with Technology Editor Angela Harris. Is there hope to be had?

Houston HVAC contractor Alan O’Neill has started offering a lifetime warranty on certain equipment. He talked with Editorial Director Kyle Gargaro about how the program is going.

Charlie Meisinger works for a refrigeration contractor in New York City. Editorial director Kyle Gargaro talks with Charlie about that market and how they are handling COVID-19.

HVAC contractors are navigating the COVID-19 world. In this podcast, The ACHR NEWS talks with Neal Polycandriotis, who is the HVAC Manager for A.J. Perri on how that company is handling the situation.

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks duct cleaning with newly elected NADCA president and owner of Advance Clean Air Specialist Mark Zarzeczny.

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks with Angie Simon, board president of SMACNA, about the organization’s “Ignite Your Career” program.

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks with contractor Lee Rosenberg about the finances of the HVAC business. Rosenberg will be presenting on this subject at the ACCA 2020 Conference and Expo.

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks with Gurminder Sidhu, NATE's Senior Director of Business Operations, about NATE's brand new study guides. Sponsored by NATE.

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks with Michelle LaFrance who is a marketing consultant specializing in the ductless technology.

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks with Brigham Dickinson, founder and president of Power Selling Pros, who recently wrote his second book, “Patterned After Excellence: Pursuing Truth in Work and Life.”

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks with author Elaina Burdick Wellstead about the many ways to market your HVAC business.

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks with Keith Mercurio of Radiant Plumbing & Air Conditioning in Austin, Texas. This podcast is sponsored by Lennox.

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks with HVAC contractor turned consultant Chris Hunter in this podcast sponsored by Lennox.

Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The NEWS, talks with Doug Donovan, CEO of Interplay Learning, about HVAC training using virtual reality technology.