The Hampton Roads region is encircled by water on most sides, which leads to production of vast amounts of evaporated moisture that the hot air can hold. This makes the summers in the region becomes steamy and very humid. That’s why when reporting the heat index, humidity is always factored in to actually determine how [...]
If you’re wondering how to pronounce the acronym HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), you’re not alone. HVAC professional Matt Nelson says, “Most insiders would agree that it is more commonly pronounced H-V-A-C and not H-Vac.” There’s more to understanding HVAC than how to say it (although pronouncing it correctly is a great place to start). [...]
The country needs more welders. Apparently communities across the United States are suffering from a shortage of welders, and it’s affecting the bottom lines of long list of industries: manufacturing, construction, ship and boat building, industrial maintenance and repair. All of these industries (and more) are in desperate need of individuals who have the skills, [...]
Have you ever watched a maritime welder in action — sparks flying, visor down on what looks like an astronaut’s helmet and heavy-duty gloves in place — and thought to yourself, “That could be me”? With the right training, it can be. Here’s how. What is maritime welding? There are three types of maritime welding. [...]
Do you like to travel? Do you wake up in the morning wondering what’s happening just over the horizon? If these questions ring a bell and you are the type of person who cherishes adventure more than routine, then it might be time to hit the road and explore the fantastic opportunities available as a [...]
Life on the road can be challenging for truck drivers. We’ve all heard stories of icy roads, traffic pile-ups and delays, equipment failures, bad road food, and long, grueling hours. But that’s not the whole picture. While any of these adversities may plague a truck driver at one time or another, for the most part, [...]
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for skilled heavy vehicle and mobile equipment service technicians will add an additional 14,900 job positions between 2016 and 2026. These rewarding careers are also highly competitive. For those seeking a career in the heavy vehicle field, education is a key element in achieving the desired [...]
If you’re interested in becoming a technician, learning about heavy vehicle technology is a great idea. Heavy vehicles are essential in a wide variety of industries, and they need constant maintenance to ensure that they are working well and safely. Heavy vehicles will remain crucial for a lot of jobs for the foreseeable future, which [...]
Auto repair is one of those fields that will always need professionals. No matter how much DIY car work you have done on your vehicle in the past, there is a point where, for most people, an auto repair shop needs to take over. Whether or not you have a lot of experience fixing your [...]
The field of automotive technology is becoming increasingly diverse as technological advances and innovations make for more sophisticated machines. From the way consumer products their destination to the way people travel to work each day; from the machines that make public transport possible to the highly specialized industrial vehicles, auto technology is an important part [...]
HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning. It is an essential part of every space that requires heating, cooling, or air ventilation. Proper maintenance and repairs must be conducted on HVAC units to avoid health related issues on the inhabitants or costly damages to the infrastructure. According to Business Insider, 1 minute of downtime [...]
It’s hard to imagine surviving Virginia’s hot, humid summers and chilly winters without a good HVAC system, as people did decades ago. Fortunately, most homes and businesses in this state come equipped with well-designed HVAC systems, so that Virginians can go about their business at home, school or work without giving too much thought to [...]
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