News & Insights

Myth: Bigger HVAC Systems Are Always Better

by Brian Charron | June 16, 2025

Industry Insights

When it comes to HVAC systems, going big can actually lead to big problems. Oversized equipment may seem like a safe bet, but it often results in short cycling and frequent on-and-off cycles that reduce efficiency and strain the system. Short cycling can be caused by a range of issues, from dirty air filters and thermostat malfunctions to...

National Apprenticeship Day

by Brian Charron | May 29, 2025

Company News

VHV Company Hosts National Apprenticeship Day Celebration

On April 29th, VHV Company proudly hosted a special event in Winooski to celebrate National Apprenticeship Day, in collaboration with the Vermont Department of Labor and key leaders in technical education. We were honored to be selected by the state to serve as the host site for this...

Benefits of Prefabrication in the Mechanical Construction Industry

by Brian Charron | March 21, 2025

Industry Insights

Prefabrication is significantly transforming the mechanical HVAC industry in numerous ways. Overall, prefabrication enhances efficiency, reduces project duration, and helps in maintaining a more predictable schedule. But that’s not all.

A message from our president

by Tom Dacres | October 21, 2024

Company News

Agency of Commerce and Community Development Celebrates 75 Years of VHV

by Tom Dacres | September 11, 2024

Company News

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Vermont’s Leading Mechanical Construction and Service Company Celebrates 75 Years In Business

by VHV Company | August 16, 2024

Company News

VHV, a staple mechanical construction and service company serving Vermont and New Hampshire, celebrates its diamond jubilee this September. 

VHV 75th Anniversary Blog

by Brian Charron | August 1, 2024

Company News

VHV, formerly Vermont Heating & Ventilating Company, has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1949. Nathan Brown started VHV in 1949 out of his garage in Burlington, VT. Originally, VHV focused on sheetmetal. Skilled craftsmen would meticulously fabricate the ductwork and fittings by hand. These craftsmen were typically referred to as...

VHV’s Evolution of Safety

by Erica Peet | June 11, 2024

Company News

VHV, a leading full service mechanical construction and service company that focuses on the safety and wellbeing of its employees, is celebrating 75 years of operation in 2024. Over the past seven and a half decades, VHV has seen significant changes in the way its workers look, dress, and are protected when it comes to safety. From the types of...

VHV APPRENTICE TRAINING PROGRAM CERTIFIES FIRST GRADUATING COHORT

by Tom Dacres | June 21, 2022

Company News,

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Building HVAC Recommendations for COVID-19

by Tom Dacres | October 23, 2020

Industry Insights

The science on the transmission of the COVID-19, or SARS-CoV-2, continues to evolve. At VHV, we are continuing to monitor the latest recommendations and guidelines to best serve our employees as well as our customers. 

Veteran Jobs in the Construction Industry in Vermont & New Hampshire

by Pamela Lambiase | March 4, 2020

Industry Insights

There are many reasons why the construction industry is one of the big employers of veterans. As our country and our region continue to build and grow, vets are qualified and skilled candidates that are needed in the construction field. 

Since the early 2000s, more and more resources have been created to support jobs for vets in the construction...

The Importance of CETP Certification for VHV Employees

by Pamela Lambiase | December 11, 2019

Industry Insights

Even with the recent proliferation of natural gas lines in Vermont, propane remains an important fuel for the operations and heating of commercial and industrial buildings, as well as laboratories, manufacturing and processing plants in our region.

Changing the Societal Stigma Around Trades

by Dick Wilcox | August 27, 2019

Industry Insights

For many decades, trades have been seen as the avenue people pursue when college or university isn’t a good fit. Attending a college or a university is seen as the appropriate next step after high school, one that will land you a good paying job and the skills needed to make it in the real world. Not everyone will benefit from a college education,...

70 Years of VHV: Our History & Our Legacy

by Tom Dacres | June 6, 2019

Company News

The Early Years of VHV

Since it opened in 1949, VHV, formerly Vermont Heating & Ventilating Company, has been recognized for its attention to quality and innovation.

3 Ways Technology is Improving Construction Industry Safety

by Erica Peet | February 14, 2019

Industry Insights

One in ten construction-site workers are injured every year, according to OSHA. What’s more, in 2017, twenty percent of private sector worker fatalities were in the construction industry.

While construction safety has vastly improved over the years, the industry still has work to do. Protecting employees should be every firm’s top priority, and...

GMCR Project Report

by Tom Dacres | February 7, 2019

Industry Insights

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Essex Plant

The 468,100 sf GMCR Essex Plant featured in this Project Report was completed in August, 2013, with a total project cost of $30 million. 

This award-winning project received recognition from The Association of Energy Engineers, New England Chapter, for Outstanding Energy Project New Construction and an...

While the HVAC/R Industry Struggles to Hire, VHV Continues Growing

by Dick Wilcox | January 23, 2019

For more than a decade, the lack of qualified HVAC/R technicians has been a growing problem in the United States. Statistics show that 25% of the workforce will be of retirement age by 2020. Even as the demand to fill vacancies in the HVACR workforce increases, the pool of qualified candidates is shrinking.The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS),...

Event Recap: Local High School Students Learn About Apprenticeships and More

by Pamela Lambiase | November 20, 2018

Company News

VHV Company welcomed dozens of students from local high schools and technical schools to our Winooski headquarters for a brief immersion in our industry.

Educational Opportunity for Students in VT

by Pamela Lambiase | October 2, 2018

Company News

Starting this fall, we are happy to announce the beginning of a series of Open House events for interested high school students. 

6 Questions to Expect from Your HVAC/R Contractor

by Dave Robistow | August 9, 2018

Industry Insights

When you begin a service contract, your HVAC partner should ask a series of questions, to best gauge the requirements of your system and the facility. We've provided these questions below for two reasons.

Working with an HVAC/R Service Contractor

by Dave Robistow | August 1, 2018

Industry Insights

Whether you oversee the operations at a single facility or are in charge of several locations, it can be overwhelming to stay on top of HVACR maintenance.

VHV and the Efficiency Excellence Network

by Dick Wilcox | August 1, 2018

Company News

Energy efficiency has been a clear focus for VHV for years. We are lucky to have a partner in Efficiency Vermont, a valuable resource for setting efficiency goals within our home state.

The Efficiency Network

For years, VHV has been a member of the Efficiency Excellence Network, a select group of businesses in construction, trade and design who...