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Can Consolidation Succeed?
Jim Olsztynski

Jim Olsztynski
February 28, 2002
The roll-up gambit should result in a whole greater than the sum of its parts; why hasn't it?
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Two Areas Flat Rate Doesn't Work
Julius Ballanco, P.E.

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
February 28, 2002
If you flat rate, be prepared to answer for your prices.
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Minitube Mods
John Siegenthaler, P.E.

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
February 28, 2002
Some variations and novel applications of a system you first read about in PM.
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'The Cost Of Not Knowing. . .' Goes On & On
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
February 28, 2002
Best Of Blau Reprinted September 1996. PHC contractors continually buy themselves jobs at prevailing rates.
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Letters To The Editor
February 2002

February 5, 2002
Send your letters to the editor to PMmag@enteract.com, or visit our feedback page.
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Simply Elegant
John Siegenthaler

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
February 1, 2002
We can probably leave a bit more slack on our slide rules when it comes to designing a good heating system.
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Why We're Bullish On ISH North America
Jim Olsztynski

Jim Olsztynski
February 1, 2002
It's not just a trade show. It represents an industry ready to burst out of its provincial shell.
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Water Hammer Update

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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
February 1, 2002
If you are still installing air chambers, stop what you are doing.
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Back To The Future
Paul Ridilla

Paul Ridilla
February 1, 2002
No miracles are needed to resolve the labor shortage in our industry.
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Recession Blues & Then Some
Frank Blau

Frank Blau
February 1, 2002
It's more than an economic downturn that plagues PHC service companies.
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