Organization & People

Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement

The paper using case study references addresses the implementation of continuous improvement in an easily understood format.

So You Want to Be a CEO? Read This First

This white paper focuses on CEO responsibilities for HVAC/sheet metal firms and other construction industry firms.

Leadership Selection Practices for HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors

This New Horizons Foundation report outlines each step of the leadership selection process with recommendations based on best practices. By taking an intentional, focused look at the limitations of current selection processes, organizations using

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.

Mentoring and Coaching Practices: Developing the Next Generation

Mentoring and coaching can be used successfully to prepare the next generation of leaders and owners, and help attract new recruits.

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.

Creating a Learning Environment: A Template for Creating and Cultivating a Learning Culture

This report defines how to  create and foster a learning environment in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and sheet metal industry.

A Comparison of Operation Cost Factors: Union Versus Nonunion HVAC and Sheet Metal Contractors

The New Horizons Foundation sponsored this study that compared operating costs of union and nonunion contractors. The study concluded that cost differences in total costs, labor costs, fabricated ductwork, and crew mix contributed to the operating