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With all the uncertainty in the world over the last few months, many people are reflecting upon what’s truly important in their lives and businesses. 

It was working when I left!” 

Whenever a hydronic system is divided into several zones, it’s worth considering a buffer tank between the heat source and distribution system.

As I sit here writing this column on March 12, 10 more cases of COVID-19 were just confirmed in my home state of Michigan, bringing the state total to 12. 

The Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) reported that 5% of all business revenue is lost to fraud, which is a huge number. 

Let’s turn back the hands of time to the 1970s, and gather round you youngsters born after 1980 because you’re not going to believe what mechanical contractors faced while fighting to keep their vehicles gassed up and on the road to service customer’s needs. 

Now that we have a few months of the new decade in the rearview mirror, let’s use this perfect opportunity to reflect upon a few key areas effective leaders must focus on. 

There are only two types of companies I’ve ever worked with in my 18 years of being a consultant to the contracting industry.