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Christoph Lohr

Christoph Lohr: Engineering better work experiences

The largest challenges always seem to come down to communication.
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Christoph Lohr
July 16, 2019

As engineers, we often keep our head down, working hard to finish projects. It’s easy to lose track of what is happening in the world, let alone other industries, especially in human resources. 


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Jim Criniti: Don’t sell, let your customers buy assessment

Sales practices to guarantee success.
Jim Criniti
July 15, 2019

In the plumbing and mechanical industry, we’ve spent a lot of time and money trying to learn to sell over the years. Has it worked? Sometimes.


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Ray Wohlfarth: Troubleshooting hydronics

Always assume it’s wrong!
Ray Wohlfarth
July 15, 2019

When I look at any replacement hydronic boiler project, my tenet is always to assume the existing system is installed improperly. I like to pretend I am a famous detective, such as Sherlock Holmes, and my job is to uncover the hidden mistakes.


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Made In USA

Made in the USA Products 2019

July 15, 2019

This month, while Americans everywhere celebrate Independence Day, the Plumbing & Mechanical team decided to highlight some of the many plumbing products made in the USA.


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Dave Yates

Dave Yates: Deal or no deal

Crunch the numbers and have documented proof, then no one can argue.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
July 12, 2019

An architect, insulation installers, door and window salespersons/installers, and a mechanical contractor are in a classroom together, and the instructor asks: “Should you upgrade the building envelope or replace the heating and air conditioning equipment?


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Meet the keynote speakers at PHCC CONNECT 2019

The Westin Indianapolis & Indiana Convention Center, October 2-4, 2019.
July 11, 2019

PHCC Connect will take place at the Westin Indianapolis & Indiana Convention Center, October 2-4, 2019. Keynote speakers include Richard Trethewey as well as Connor Lokar, economist at ITR Economics.


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Kenny Chapman: Executing your real business vision

Ensure your vision statement has purpose.
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Kenny Chapman
July 11, 2019

You’ve probably heard a lot about mission and vision statements if you’ve ever listened to business podcasts, taken a class or read about entrepreneurship.


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Zen and the art of hydronics troubleshooting

Never assume you know the problem before you investigate.
Brett Austin
July 10, 2019

The 1970s bestseller “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry into Values” used the author’s experience repairing a motorcycle on a cross-country trip to explore competing approaches to life.


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Victaulic acquires Globe Fire Sprinkler

Two leading, century-old companies bring added support to fire protection customers, industry.
July 10, 2019

Effective July 8, 2019, Victaulic has purchased Globe Fire Sprinkler. Combined, these two respected companies will have the resources and capabilities to bring exciting new solutions to the fire protection industry around the world, Victaulic notes.


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Dan Holohan: Dopey decisions

How your customers see the world matters.
Dan Holohan
July 10, 2019

Here on the Isle of Long, if you throw a stick you’ll probably hit a Target store. I don’t have a problem with that because I really like Target stores.


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