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Social Media Policies Protect Contractors, Brand

Finding a Balance Between Communication and Policy
Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
September 3, 2012
With the growing acceptance of social media in business, many of the social debates have shifted from if an HVAC contractor should employ social media to how to govern its use. Enter social media policies. These policies can help protect contractors and their companies from libelous or malevolent online conduct from employees.


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Autodesk Inc.: Fabrication Applications

August 27, 2012
Autodesk Fabrication is a set of applications extending building information modeling (BIM) across the building lifecycle to support the fabrication and construction of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) projects. Coupled with the company’s existing BIM software solutions, the applications will further extend BIM to MEP contractors.


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Using Websites to Increase Leads

Brian Javeline
July 16, 2012
By now, as a contractor, you should already have a website to promote your business. If not, stop what you are doing and immediately create one. The purpose of this article is not to convince you to get a website, since that is a requirement, but to understand the purpose of your website.


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Services and Software Save Time and Provide Education

Cherie Preville
July 9, 2012
It is the ease and assistance a few services and software offer to contractors that are honored in the Contractor Services & Software category of The NEWS’ ninth annual Dealer Design Awards.


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Contractor Takes Technology Seriously

June 25, 2012
“Sellin’ ain’t tellin’, askin’ is.” To succeed in sales, you must master the art of asking questions. David Bucchi, sales manager for Jon Wayne Heating and Air based in San Antonio, Texas, has learned the lesson well, and he’s evangelized it among his growing fleet of talented sales pros at the firm.


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Wrightsoft Corp.: Equipment Selection Software

June 18, 2012
A program removes the tedious work associated with completing a Manual S calculation and is part of the Right-Suite® Universal software module. Right Suite Universal automatically uses manufacturer-supplied data to follow the Manual S procedure to select appropriate equipment.


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Billtrust: Billing Destination Website

June 11, 2012
The cloud-based business invoice network Invoice Central is focused on streamlining invoice delivery and payment for both vendors and small businesses. It provides vendors with a hub-based approach to deliver invoices and accept payments electronically.


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Service Skeds: Cloud-Based Service Management

June 4, 2012
Available on the cloud, Service Skeds is a forward-thinking service management technology, the company said. The smartphone and cloud technology connects Android and iPhone devices seamlessly for all functions of service management.


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FieldAware: Cloud-Based Field Service Mgmt

May 14, 2012
Created for small- and medium-size field service businesses, a cloud-based field service management solution with native mobile apps is available. It digitizes the service workflow, eliminating the need for paperwork orders and allowing field service companies to significantly streamline the scheduling process.


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NexTraq™: GPS Vehicle Routing Functionality

April 23, 2012
The new ClearPath routing functionality, offered within the GPS Fleet Tracking platform, allows dispatchers and drivers to save time and money by finding the quickest route for a vehicle’s workday. The feature takes all of the locations and stops in a vehicle’s route and orders them to create the shortest route.


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