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Paul Ridilla

Paul Ridilla
February 28, 2002
We work for far too many people who have the power to authorize extra work, but do not honor their work when it is time to pay for it.
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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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