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Make time to relax at the office as well as at home

It’s 5 o’clock somewhere.
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Kenny Chapman
September 20, 2013

“It’s 5 o’clock somewhere” is a phrase and song title we’ve all heard, which especially resonates with Jimmy Buffet followers everywhere.  


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Another worry on climate change

Extreme weather is more likely to hurt small businesses.
Bob Miodonski
September 20, 2013

If you’re the owner of a small business — or small businesses make up a big part of your customer base — here’s another reason to worry about climate change.  


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Household net wealth at all-time high

Wealth gap between age groups causes concern.
Morris Beschloss
September 20, 2013

It may not seem that way, when considering the relative snail’s pace of the general economic recovery, but America’s total household wealth topped $70.3 trillion by the end of 2013’s first quarter, according to the Federal Reserve Board. 


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Two-pipe system

How to control such a system during the shoulder seasons.
Ray Wohlfarth
July 18, 2013

A complaint building maintenance departments frequently hear is that the occupants are either too hot or too cold. In some instances, both complaints may come from the same room. 


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Risk vs. reward

Ideas to keep your company solvent.
Paul Ridilla
July 18, 2013

Let’s look at some of the realistic possibilities for a contractor hoping for survival, as well as continued growth and success. One option is to expand whatever type of work that your employees can perform, based on their database skills inventories. 


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Guest Editorial: Hydronics offers a cool, comfort advantage

New technology lowers system costs.
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Greg Cunniff P.E.
July 17, 2013

The world we live in would not be the same if air conditioning weren’t available. Entire regions of the world would have remained undeveloped, sustaining minimal populations, if air conditioning hadn’t become a part of our lives.


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Julius Ballanco

New contract documents eliminate unnecessary change orders

Are you a Hertz or a Payless?
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
June 25, 2013

I had a recent family trip to Denver. Normally when I travel, I rent cars from Hertz. I know the company, it gives me good cars, the staff is quick and efficient, and there are incentives for returning renters. Plus, Hertz has a great reputation.


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Understanding pump pressure that’s available vs. the required pressure

Not pumping so hot
Dan Holohan
June 25, 2013

I was lucky to have had as one of my teachers the late, great Gil Carlson.  


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Who cares about testimonials?

People may not trust you, but they’ll trust your customers.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
June 25, 2013

Why the big fuss about getting testimonials? It’s simple. I learned a long time ago that what you tell me about yourself is interesting.  


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The basics of radiant ceiling cooling

No drips allowed.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
June 25, 2013

 For decades, well-designed and -installed hydronic heating systems have earned a reputation for superior comfort. Still, potential customers who understand and desire the benefits of hydronic heating often ask, “But how does this system provide cooling?”  


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