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Big Contracting Business Sticks to Its Roots

January 29, 2007
Selfless hard work and a management policy instilled at the national level is the key to its continued success and the primary reason Carmichael Engineering, Nova Scotia branch, was selected as the winner of The NEWS’ 2006 “Best Contractor to Work for” in the Canada region.
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New Furnaces Need Love Too

Jim Bergmann
January 29, 2007
There is still a lot of mechanical satisfaction to be had from maintaining and fine-tuning today’s gas appliances. As an example, in part one (Jan. 15), I described a service contract call for one particular customer, a retired English teacher named Mrs. Johnson.
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Worth its Weight in Gold Watches

Barbara A. Checket-Hanks
January 29, 2007
A gold watch honoring 10 years of employment is just one of the things that earned Worth and Co. The NEWS’ “Best Contractor to Work for” in the Eastern region.
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Thermal Imaging Points the Way to HVAC Profits

Jonathon Blaisdell
January 29, 2007
In energy audits of homes and other buildings, technicians are using blower doors in conjunction with thermal imagers. The blowers create positive or negative pressures within interior envelopes, making leaks much more apparent in thermal images.
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Following Brad Bartz

Mark Skaer
January 29, 2007
The NEWS takes a look at attending trade or vo-tech schools nowadays. This first report looks at Brad Bartz, a first-year HVACR student, his background, why he decided to enroll in the Construction Division at a trade school, what he plans to get out of Ranken and his education, his future plans, and more.
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The Sequel: Masters of the Game II

Mark Skaer
January 29, 2007
If Hollywood can make sequels, HVAC Learning Solutions can do the same. Just try and stop Michael Moore. We’re not talking about the documentary filmmaker, but rather the Michael Moore who is director of training and business development for HVAC Learning Solutions.
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Safe Refrigerant Recovery

Dave Bateman Mary Koban
January 29, 2007
The authors provide some tips to help you recover refrigerants safely and avoid possible personal injury or damage to your equipment. Many of these recommendations are the same as for handling refrigerants in their original container.
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Business Relationships, Your Secret Tie Breaker

Ed Rigsbee
January 29, 2007
Have you ever wondered, how come the other guy got the business? Great business relationships are the answer.
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Symposium Shows Role in Energy Efficiency

January 29, 2007
A symposium titled, “The Future of Energy Efficiency Policy: The Role of States” focused on how states are developing energy-efficiency policies that will help America meet the energy challenges of the 21st century. In particular, the symposium explored the drivers and problems of state action.
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Why HVAC Contracting Businesses Fail

Steve Howard
Steve Howard
January 29, 2007
The number of HVAC contractors struggling to survive far outweighs those who’ve reached financial freedom. After 35 years of observing thousands of contractors, I believe the wealthiest ones have identified and are constantly working to eliminate 10 factors that lead to business failure.
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