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Jim Olsztynski

Jim Olsztynski is the former editorial director of Plumbing & Mechanical.
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Why I'm Violating A Cardinal Rule

Jim Olsztynski
September 1, 2011
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Sorry, Charlie Horton, but it’s a convenient way to say farewell.
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View From The Supply House

Jim Olsztynski
August 1, 2011
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The wholesaler-contractor relationship is more complex than ever.
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Kudos to Southwest Airlines

Jim Olsztynski
July 1, 2011
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SWA offers a textbook lesson in crisis management.
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A Timely Tribute To Tradespeople

Jim Olsztynski
June 1, 2011
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New documentary film tells it like it is.
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Sticker Shock At The Movies

Jim Olsztynski
May 1, 2011
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Price psychology works in mysterious ways.
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Body Heat Is NOT A Waste Of Energy

Jim Olsztynski
March 9, 2011
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The excess body heat of commuters is used to heat a Stockholm office building.
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How Many PHC Contractors Are There?

Jim Olsztynski
March 1, 2011
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Government data is imperfect but it will have to do.
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First The Good News...

Jim Olsztynski
February 1, 2011
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Subcontractors are making headway in public policy reform, but…
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Skilled Labor Still In Short Supply

Jim Olsztynski
January 1, 2011
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Why is it so hard for supply to keep up with even diminished demand?
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People Want To Save Energy, They Just Don't Know How

Jim Olsztynski
December 8, 2010
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People who put bricks in their toilet tank to save water and flick off all but essential lighting really mean well, but they don't accomplish much.
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