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U.S. infrastructure grade rises to D+

Piping and plumbing figure into needed improvements.
Bob Miodonski
April 19, 2013
Many students would be happy getting their report cards every four years. Then again, maybe they wouldn’t if they received the across-the-board poor grades given to America’s infrastructure.
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Technician Appreciation

The majority of your techs are open to change and want to improve their work.
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Kenny Chapman
April 19, 2013
I am amazed by how many of my fellow contractors are in a constant state of complaining about their technicians: “I can’t get them to do this. They won’t do that. Why don’t they understand?
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Steam, the Original ‘Bad Boy’

Don’t approach steam like a hot water system.
Ray Wohlfarth
April 19, 2013
Steam systems have the reputation of being the “bad boy” of the industry and I believe it may be unfounded. Many contractors will suggest replacing the steam system with a new system but it may be fiscally unrealistic to do so.
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Play to win

It's your choice to succeed or fail in business.
Jim Hamilton
April 19, 2013
It’s April and your first quarter is behind you. Are you ready for your second quarter? Are you playing to win?
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Boiler Jacket Loss

The International Energy Conservation Code addresses the controversial subject.
Ray Wohlfarth
March 15, 2013
The International Energy Conservation Code addresses the controversial subject.
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Future-Proof Hydronic Systems

Low water temperatures are the key.
March 15, 2013
A tradeoff has always existed between the water temperature at which hydronic heat emitters are sized and their cost.
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Jobsite Leadership

The project superintendent and the foreman must work together to keep employees productive.
Paul Ridilla
March 15, 2013
The project superintendent and the foreman must work together to keep employees productive.
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Somebody else’s job

Master tasks in a systematic and repeatable way
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
March 15, 2013
At my company, we used to struggle to master the many tasks it took to run our business and keep our promises.
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The Most Powerful Marketing

Publicity can increase the name recognition, image and brand of your company.
Adams Hudson
March 15, 2013
Publicity can increase the name recognition, image and brand of your company.
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Thank Denis

A brief history of the steam pressure-relief valve.
Dan Holohan
March 15, 2013
A brief history of the steam pressure-relief valve.
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