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Btu Buddy 17: Examining A Cooling Tower Problem

August 21, 2004
In this installment of the Btu Buddy series, Bob works on a water-cooled chiller with a high-pressure control that has the unit off. Btu Buddy assists him in inspecting the cooling tower and finding the problem.
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Setting Priorities

August 21, 2004
The key to success in setting priorities is having a long time perspective. You can tell how important something is today by measuring its potential future impact on your life.
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The Green Gold Of Sustainable Construction

August 21, 2004
Many Americans spend a major portion of their lives in conditioned environments and are concerned about the safety and health of those spaces. Green building helps alleviate those concerns.
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Modern HVACR Service And The Contractor's Bottom Line

August 5, 2004
Contractors are facing increasing pressures to be more productive. Armed with the proper tools and knowledgeable staff, savvy contractors can overcome today's challenges.
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Ten Ways To Make Facilities More Energy Efficient

August 5, 2004
Businesses of all sizes are challenged to improve their bottom line. Contractors can recommend that they adopt the following 10 steps to make their facilities more energy efficient, decrease energy expenditures, and support environmental stewardship.
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Hot Topics, Cool Solutions 6: Financial Reports, And More

August 5, 2004
I get a financial report from my accountants and, when I ask questions about what the items mean, they give me another accounting term I don't understand. It seems that their numbers are different than what is reality. Why?
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Btu Buddy 16: Troubleshooting A Water-Cooled Condenser

July 23, 2004
In this edition of the Btu Buddy series, Bob is called to a motel that is having a chiller problem. Btu Buddy guides him through his first job on a water-cooled unit.
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Obtaining Employee Input With Urgency

July 23, 2004
To turn around the performance of a troubled company, a new leader or change agent must gather information in the shortest possible time. This requires input from everyone at all levels. Here are 10 ways to obtain employee input effectively.
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Zoned Comfort Control Has Come A Long Way

July 23, 2004
Modern zoned comfort control systems employ the latest in electronics technology and care as much for the contractor's installation needs as the homeowner's comfort and convenience.
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HVAC Instructors Stress Safety

July 9, 2004
One thing all HVAC instructors agree upon is that one of the most important things they teach is safety.
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