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Getting the Job: Maximize Bidding Success

By: Gary B Xavier In HVACR work, as in many trades, jobs often must be quoted before the customer commits to doing the work.

Playing Small Ball = Game-Winning Runs in HVAC

By: Gary Xavier Small ball, as baseball players often call it It’s a concept, a managerial style, perhaps, that shows the importance of a walk, a single, and maybe a stolen base.

The Season of Transition

By: Gary B Xavier When summer wanes in the northern climates the days turn cooler in the south as well, requiring heating systems to be readied for the cooler months, and cooling systems, depending on the location, to be shut down or at least minimized for the cooler weather.

How to Renew a Wisconsin Electrical License

All told, if you’re an electrical professional in the state of Wisconsin, you have it pretty good Most electrical licensees don’t have to worry about renewal very frequently (sorry, registered electricians), the fees are pretty reasonable, and the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS) makes plenty of information about the renewal process available on its website.

Washington State Electrical Certification Renewal

How to Renew an Electrical Certification in Washington State

In the state of Washington, whether you want to install a sophisticated power distribution system or a simple limited energy camera, you need to be properly certified Specifically, that means working with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) to not just get your electrical certification — but also to maintain it.