Building Information Modeling, or BIM, is a quickly developing trend in building design, and it goes deep into building mechanical systems in a way that contractors are finding to be very beneficial to them. Among its benefits, BIM provides conflict detection, informing team members about systems or components in conflict.
ITT Bell & Gossett is well aware of the growing desire of designers and contractors to work with Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs, which allow them to construct buildings digitally and spot potential errors. The company has announced a new, extensive online library of 3-D BIM content files in Autodesk® Revit® 2010.
In basketball, the fans are often considered the sixth man. In your business, marketing is the sixth man. For many firms, the investment in marketing exceeds the salary paid a single employee. If you’re going to make that kind of investment, I think you need to have some clarity regarding objectives and success measures.
According to one analysis, the building automation market took a serious hit in 2009, but things are looking up. A report from BCS/2010, predicts modest growth in 2010-11, reaching pre-slump levels in 2012. According to the report, mechanical and general contractors are supplying building owners with the lion’s share of building controls products.
When economic times get tough, budgeting dollars for a trade association membership can sometimes prove difficult. For industry trade associations and organizations, the goal in tough economic times is to show more than ever the value of the services being offered - and find creative new ways to show it.
The widespread acceptance of Standard 62.2 means that all HVAC contractors need to become familiar with its guidelines. That is especially the case for those looking to tap into the lucrative green market, as most building programs touting energy efficiency require mechanical ventilation based on the standard.
Proper ventilation is necessary to ensure that pollutants in a home do not accumulate to levels that can cause health and comfort problems for occupants. One of the best ways to lower the concentration of indoor air pollutants is to increase the amount of outdoor air coming into the home through mechanical ventilation.
IAQ problems have been an important issue ever since EPA reported, “The air in our homes can be even more polluted than outdoor air.” Contractors certainly took that statistic to heart and began looking for ways to provide IAQ solutions for homeowners who were suffering from humidity problems, allergies, and dust.
This is the third article in a series that concentrates on the professional HVAC saleswoman. For those of you who are wondering where and how to find talented women who are interested in a career in HVAC sales, I’m delighted to introduce you to Gina Philippon and Charlene Faircloth.
You’ve read and heard about why it is important for your business to be involved in social media. In this article, we’ll delve more into Twitter, the new kid on the block. We’ll discuss what it is, why it’s an important tool, and how to use it effectively.
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