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VHV Company Named 2026 Business of the Year by the Lake Champlain Chamber

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by Nadja Dacres | July 2, 2026

VHV Company is honored to be recognized as the 2026 Business of the Year by the Lake Champlain Chamber at the 115th Annual Gala held at ECHO, Leahy Center for Lake Champlain. 

VHV Receives The Unified Group’s 2025 "Making the Difference Award"

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by Nadja Dacres | June 12, 2026

This February, while attending the Owners Forum in Cancun, Mexico, VHV was honored to receive the 2025 "Making the Difference Award" from The Unified Group.

CEO Tom Dacres and CFO Cheri Deforge at the Owners Forum in Cancun, Mexico, with The Unified Group.

Design-Build vs. Plan and Spec: Which HVAC Approach Delivers More Value?

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by Brian Charron | August 27, 2025

When planning a commercial HVAC project, one of the most important early decisions is how to structure the delivery method. Two common approaches, Design-Build and Plan and Spec, offer very different experiences, costs, and outcomes.

Understanding the difference can save you time, money, and headaches.

Each project is unique.

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Vermont Department of Labor Celebrates VHV Company’s 2025 Apprentice Graduation

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by Brian Charron | July 28, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

Contact: Rachel Dumeny Communications and Outreach Coordinator Vermont Department of Labor Rachel.Dumeny@vermont.gov (802) 272-4509

Myth: Bigger HVAC Systems Are Always Better

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by Brian Charron | June 16, 2025

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...