The 2005 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) had a little something for everyone, and that included individuals who were looking for the latest in heat exchangers and coils.
As Jim Fields explained to attendees of "Value Engineering: Who Benefits and Who Doesn't" at the ASHRAE Winter Meeting, the best options must be identified and those that are not necessary must be carefully removed from the design.
Among the exhibitors at the 2005 AHR Expo were a sizable number of manufacturers offering a wide range of new air movement products. Products ranging from quiet bathroom fans for the home to turbine ventilators for industrial applications were showcased.
Those attending the 2005 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) were treated to glimpses of new products in the blower, motor, and drive categories.
Computer software and programs designed to increase speed, information sharing, and profitability were big hits for attendees of the 2005 International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo).
Some of the most important relationships contractors can have are with their distributors. Both sides often grumble about the other. But like a good marriage, a successful contractor-distributor relationship is built over time and needs constant work and attention so that both parties are happy.
Online reverse auctions are now being used to find the lowest bidder on construction services. While this procurement method may appear to be a high-tech innovation, this author says it only propagates the negative results brought about by low-bid, price-only selection.
Some would attest that design-build has been the preferred project delivery process for mechanical contractors in the industrial and commercial markets. The News asked its contractor consultants to comment on some of the nuances of the design-build process.
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