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Hitting the target

Kenny Chapman: How to move forward despite past mistakes

Letting go of past mistakes is essential for continued success.
Kenny Chapman
Kenny Chapman
March 3, 2023
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Are you struggling to move on from past mistakes? Many leaders in the trades find themselves in this position at some point in their careers. It can be difficult to let go of what's happened and focus on the future, but it's essential for your continued success. This month, I’m sharing some tips on how to move forward despite past mistakes.


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U.S. Capitol

Dan Holohan: Why Congress has no windows

The history behind the U.S. Capitol building.
Dan Holohan
Dan Holohan
March 2, 2023
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People who knew Capt. Montgomery C. Meigs said he was occasionally pompous, but when the job was done to his satisfaction, he said, “This was the most difficult piece of engineering and construction that I have yet to undertake.”


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ductless mini-split heat pump system

John Siegenthaler: Air-to-water heat pumps offer more than ductless

Little white boxes
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
March 1, 2023
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Government planners, taking their queues from politicians and advocacy organizations, have steered the future of energy supply away from fossil fuels and toward renewably-sourced electricity. It’s happening on every level from the feds right down to local city councils.


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Power Women of the Trades Podcast

Nicole Krawcke: Empowering women in the trades

New podcast series to launch at AHR Expo on Feb. 8.
Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
February 9, 2023
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When I first started working for Plumbing & Mechanical’s sister publication, The ACHR NEWS in 2014, I was often the only woman in the room at industry events. Those first few conferences were just a bit intimidating. In fact, it wasn’t until a HARDI annual conference that I first met other women in the industry — shout out to Colleen Keyworth, director of sales and marketing for Online-Access and immediate past president of Women in HVACR, for her immediate friendship then and for all the years since!


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review my predictions

Brad Williams: 2023 predictions

Review 2022 predictions and make new ones for 2023.
Brad Williams
Brad Williams
February 8, 2023
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 As 2022 comes to a close it is now time to review my predictions from last year as well as predict ten more trends I see as we enter 2023. Just like last year, I will stay away from prognosticating about where the stock market will be at this end of the year; instead, I will stick to identifying trends that supply houses will find important in this upcoming year. With all that being said, let's jump right in and review my 2022 predictions.


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turn the downturn into an opportunity

Matt Michel: Opportunities in the coming recession

Turn the downturn upside down.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
February 7, 2023
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If the country is not already in recession, it appears likely one will arrive in 2023. Here are six ways to turn the downturn into an opportunity.


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Working in trenches

Dave Yates: Safety last?

Working in trenches can be dangerous; follow OSHA guidelines to protect against cave-ins.
Dave Yates
February 6, 2023
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Mike Rowe, the “Dirty Jobs” guy, caught a bunch of flak for saying, “safety third.” Seems folks took that to mean Rowe did not consider jobsite safety a priority when, in fact, he was attempting to point out the absurd notion that posted “safety first” signage was a farce. No one is really going to be constantly looking out for an individual’s safety and Rowe was simply trying to convey the message that everyone has to be responsible for their own safety on jobsites.


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Business confidence, optimism essential to business growth

Kenny Chapman: Remaining confident in uncertain times

Business confidence, optimism essential to business growth.
Kenny Chapman
Kenny Chapman
February 3, 2023
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Businesses are facing major changes in the way they operate and the way they interact with clients, partners and suppliers. These changes, which are rooted in uncertainty, often challenge our business confidence as leaders at the highest level.


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steam boiler

Dan Holohan: Dry steam is the goal

Things to consider when replacing a steam boiler.
Dan Holohan
Dan Holohan
February 1, 2023
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I love all the advances taking place in the world of hydronics, but I’m still seeing plenty of steam systems out there in our older cities, so knowing about dry steam will help you if you’re replacing a steam boiler. The dryer the steam is, the better you’re going to look to your customers.


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hydronic heating system

John Siegenthaler: Adding a heat pump

Several possible approaches.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
John Siegenthaler, P.E.
January 31, 2023
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Many legacy hydronic heating systems use a fossil fuel boiler to supply fin-tube baseboard heat emitters in some areas of a building and lower-temperature radiant panels in other areas. 


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