New Fleet Partner = Smarter Vehicle Management
We’ve partnered with Element to bring better visibility and cost efficiency to our fleet operations. This platform gives us real-time insight into vehicle usage and cost per mile—and helps us plan smarter replacements. By leveraging a twice-yearly stock order program, we expect to reduce vehicle costs by 5–6% across the platform.

GPS + Time Tracking Pilot Through BuildOps
We’re currently piloting a new GPS feature through BuildOps that allows for geofencing around job sites. This will make time entry easier and more accurate for technicians. The system also provides helpful prompts for techs to track their time in real-time—making payroll and project tracking more efficient for the entire team.

Exploring AI Tools to Support Technicians in the Field
The Service Council is reviewing two AI-powered tools designed to assist technicians directly from their phones. These tools can surface technical documents like unit schematics, parts lists, and IOMs—and over time, they’ll learn to provide even better support through AI-assisted answers to common field questions. If adopted, this could also enhance onboarding and training for new techs across the platform.

Five Straight Months of Sales Wins
We’ve just wrapped up five straight months of exceeding our platform-wide sales goal—a major turnaround from the start of the year. August alone exceeded goal by 17%, making it our third-best month of 2025. A huge thank you to our sales team for stepping up—and just as importantly, to the field and ops teams who continue to surface high-quality leads. This win streak shows that everyone plays a role in driving growth, not just Sales Engineers or BD leaders. Cross-selling and collaboration across OpCos have never been stronger.

New Sales Tool: Section 179 Tax Incentive
A new piece of federal legislation has reinstated 100% depreciation (Section 179) on newly acquired real property—including mechanical systems. This means some customers may now be able to fully deduct the cost of a major retrofit—with the limit raised from $1M to $2.5M. While we can’t offer tax advice, this is a powerful tool to raise with decision-makers considering HVAC upgrades, replacements, or retrofits. Everyone on our team—whether in Sales, Ops, or Service—can reference it when talking with customers.

Open Enrollment Coming Soon (Non-Union Staff)
Heads up for all non-union team members: Open Enrollment will take place in late November or early December. Watch your inbox for specific dates and instructions on how to make updates to your benefits elections.

401(k) Planning: Don’t Leave Money on the Table
Now’s a great time to review your 401(k) contributions. Are you maximizing the employer match? Are you on track for your annual tax-deferred savings goals?
To support you, we’re hosting 401(k) education seminars this October—available both in person (MD) and via Teams. Keep an eye out for the registration email.

Update Your Info in UKG
Make sure your mailing address and tax elections are up to date in UKG as we approach the end of the year. These updates ensure timely delivery of tax documents and benefits info.

Refer a Teammate, Grow the Team
Don’t forget—our Candidate Referral Program is live. Know someone who’d be a great fit? You can view current openings and refer candidates in UKG: My Company > View Opportunities.