Business Management

The HVAC and Sheet Metal Industry Futures Study Update 2016

The 2016 Futures Study Update begins with a review and analysis of the 2012 study with a focus on the viability of the predictions outlined in the earlier report. The publication offers a broad environmental sweep, an examination of unanticipated

Legal Implications of Building Information Modeling

This article will not focus on the technical aspects of BIM, but rather will analyze the legal implications and challenges facing projects using BIM. This article will examie the copyright/intellectual property issues, indemnity/liability issues,

Risks and Opportunities for HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors During the Construction Market Recovery

This white paper describes and analyzes contractor risks associated with a recovering economy and market.

Strategic Thinking

Strategic Thinking is a blueprint for contractors seeking to use the Futures Study to improve their position as the industry recovers and stabilizes.

Contractor Success Stories: Adapting to the Post-Recession World

The Great Recession has had a profound and long-lasting effect on the U.S. construction industry – including the HVAC and sheet metal industry – forcing many companies to look inside and reevaluate their services, clients and markets as well as

The HVAC and Sheet Metal Industry Futures Study (2012 Update)

This report includes a quick review and reevaluation of what was predicted and presented in 2008. It quickly moves into a presentation on future trends and the major implications of those trends for HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors.

Continuity and Transition Planning: The Changing Face of Leadership

The leadership and supporters of the New Horizons Foundation have produced three comprehensive research reports concerning the importance of business continuity planning and execution.

Exit Strategies for HVAC/Sheet Metal Contractors: Strategies for Equity and Ownership Transfer

This report presents the results of a study commissioned by the foundation to identify and evaluate approaches for exit strategies and equity transfer for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC ) and sheet metal contractors.

The HVAC & Sheet Metal Industry Futures Study: Industry Trends & Drivers Shaping Alternative Futures

To increase the understanding of factors influencing the business and to gain greater clarity for the future of the industry and its constituents, the New Horizons Foundation contracted with FMI Corporation to research and analyze potential industry

Impact of Incompatible Software on HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors

The research objective of this study was to identify the impact of incompatible software on the HVAC and sheet metal industry and to investigate recent interoperability initiatives within the architecture, engineering, and construction and facility