Industry associations are campaigning to get HVACR specialists, alongside those working in other skilled trades, to the top of the list of those getting the COVID-19 vaccine. Phase 1A of immunizations has already begun and is going out to healthcare workers, vulnerable seniors, and those in long-term care facilities. Now, states are deciding which essential … Continued
The old saying that every crisis represents an opportunity is certainly true in the case of COVID-19. While the challenges and tragedy of the pandemic can’t be ignored or minimised, staying positive during tough times is a proven way to help deal with stress, build resilience, and flourish under adversity. This year hasn’t been easy, … Continued
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to think about how we work and what we value in a workplace. Prior to the pandemic, just 3.4 percent of Americans worked from home. That all changed when the world went into lockdown. A report by Upwork in partnership with MIT found that nearly half of the U.S. … Continued
2020 sure has been one heck of a year! There really are no words to describe it. So, we have gathered up the funniest and most relatable quotes & memes of the year. These will be sure to give you a good laugh and end off the year right. Good riddance 2020! See full blogs … Continued
A Q&A With FIELDBOSS President, Jonathan Taub How did the pandemic affect your business operations? What changed? We were already working remotely to a great extent, so our day to day business operations did not change much at all. If anything, we spent more time with clients who were new to working remotely. Without trade … Continued
The Ontario provincial government recently granted an additional $3.5 million to Skills Ontario raising it’s total investment for the 2020/2021 school year to $5 million. This money will be used to promote skilled trades to students from kindergarten to Grade 12. The ministry interviewed hundreds of people from 18 to 30 years old to learn … Continued
Today, most field service companies are using some type of field service management software. If the software is doing its job, your organization should be experiencing improvements in revenue generation, customer satisfaction, billing velocity, reporting and high rates of technician utilization. If you are not realizing positive performance metrics, than it’s time to replace your … Continued
United 2020, the national elevator trade show, was scheduled to be held in Houston in September 2020. Like all other trade shows, organizers were forced to convert the event into a virtual trade show due to Covid-19 restrictions. Trade-show organizers all over the world are working hard to keep exhibitors happy during the coronavirus pandemic—but … Continued
The race to secure a COVID-19 vaccine is continuing at high speed with many showing potential of coming into the market in the near future. However, as the search for a finalized vaccine continues, more people are becoming hesitant about receiving it. This can pose a problematic situation for small business owners such as HVAC … Continued
Elevator World Inc. sent out a Global Elevator Industry Survey to their members this past July inquiring about the current state of their elevator companies considering the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The survey was meant to broaden the elevator industry’s awareness of the current and near future global elevator industry market trends. Question … Continued
Carnegie museums in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, are thinking outside of the box and highlighting the HVAC system as part of a new exhibit. This new exhibit uses a ceiling HVAC vent to demonstrate how HEPA filters keep indoor air clean. At the Carnegie Science Center, there is a large blue arrow in the middle of the … Continued
COVID-19 has made one thing clear about the American workforce: the skilled trades are deemed essential. By the end of the 2020 school year, 3.7 million high school students and three million college students will have graduated. Young people entering the workforce had difficulty securing jobs even before the pandemic, but with 50 million people … Continued