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All About ESCO with Renee Tomlinson and MeasureQuick's Latest Features with Jim Bergmann
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Key takeaways
- ESCO Institute offers extensive educational resources for technicians of all levels, including both physical books and online training modules.
- MeasureQuick's subscription model and new features make it easier for HVAC professionals to access crucial diagnostic tools and data.
- The use of augmented reality and AI in training and tools like MeasureQuick represents a significant evolution to facilitate technician education and performance.
Summary
ESCO's Educational Offerings
Renee Tomlinson discusses the wide range of educational resources offered by ESCO Institute. Emphasizing that education is becoming a priority in the HVAC industry, she talks about their training programs, including new releases on A3 refrigerants and CO2 systems. Both novice and seasoned technicians can benefit from ESCO's materials, which are utilized in classrooms across the country, as well as through their online platform, the HVAC Learning Network, which offers subscription-based access to courses.
MeasureQuick Enhancements with Jim Bergmann
Jim Bergmann shares insights on the exciting developments in MeasureQuick, emphasizing the app’s ability to bring visual clarity to data and the push towards including AI to minimize errors. The company has implemented a subscription model that users have embraced and is focused on improving workflows for technicians. Bergmann stresses the importance of comprehensive measurement in heating and cooling systems, noting that proper usage of MeasureQuick can radically streamline technicians' work.
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Show notes
In this short episode, the HVAC School team members talk with Jim Bergmann (measureQuick) and Renee Tomlinson (ESCO) about the latest and greatest that they brought to their booths at the 7th Annual HVACR Training Symposium.
First, JD Kelly spoke with Renee about ESCO Institute's educational offerings. ESCO offers a mix of books and online training content, including new training for A3 refrigerants, a new CO2 (R-744) training manual, and the newly released second edition of System Performance. ESCO has been working with Visual 3D Academy to bring augmented reality (AR) training to the market. Beginners and advanced techs alike can find training material to benefit their careers, as ESCO offers courses on fundamentals for beginners and specialized knowledge for those with more industry experience. ESCO's HVACR Learning Network allows you to access all ESCO courses with a monthly subscription package or purchase access to individual courses, such as if you only need one or two courses of specialized training.
Then, Roman Baugh spoke with Jim Bergmann about the latest developments to measureQuick, especially as it has expanded in both breadth AND depth. The unlimited-use subscription has been a positive development that has been well-received, and Jim Bergmann's latest update in development aims to make the value even better with improvements to workflows (creating a hybrid between regular and guided workflows). Developments have also included improved support for VRF systems and all of those systems' operational considerations.
The core function of measureQuick is to bring visuals to data, and measureQuick is implementing AI to reduce user errors, such as when it comes to label-reading and ensuring that pressure-temperature data matches the system. User testing is also rigorous to ensure that the software works as intended and to minimize tech support calls for the app itself, and Jim has spent the past several months on user testing in advance of the update's rollout.
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