January 1, 2002
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Surviving the recession as a project manager
AS THE ECONOMY continues to slow down nationally, chances are the area you live in will soon be in a local recession if it isnt already. Project managers...
New options in domestic hot water
MANY TIMES, we as hydronic heating contractors, are overlooked when it comes to providing domestic hot water for the homes were heating. This is quite...
Bid software allows changes on the fly
BELOW ARE two productivity enhancing solutions, each dedicated to saving time, effort or both, when estimating a job or when processing your payroll....
The box says 'flushable' but
THE DISPATCHER handed Paul the emergency call worksheet. "Take our new one with you," she said with a wink. Once in the shop, Paul yelled out to the young...
Enrich your family while you help others
BECAUSE SUCCESSION planning is so essential to business owners and their families, I believe that this article, covering some of the most important points...
Residential plumbing estimating; smart scans
FASTPIPE RESIDENTIAL (FastEst Inc., www.fastest-inc.com, 800/ 828-7108) is a clever and quick drag-and-click estimating program for residential and light-commercial...
RadFest East features technology, networking
ABOUT 450 radiant heating enthusiasts attended RadFest East, which was held Oct. 11-12 in Chantilly, Va. The Rad-Fest combined Radiant Panel Association...
Enron's Mechanicals alive, well
BY ROBERT P. MADER Of CONTRACTORs staff PHILADELPHIA Despite the bankruptcy of corporate parent Enron Corp. (December 2001, pg. 3), its mechanical contracting...
Hydronics Market Expects Good 2002
BY ROBERT P. MADER of CONTRACTORs staff WHAT RECESSION? "According to most indications we are in a recession, but the business hasnt shown it," said David...
Swan Corp. Loses Founder, Jack Moore
ST. LOUIS John "Jack" W. Moore, 77, president of The Swan Corp., died Oct. 28, 2001. A Princeton University graduate of the class of 1946 and World War...
DaimlerChrysler Unveils New Commercial Van
FORT MYERS, FLA. DaimlerChrysler Vans announced Dec. 4 in a press conference here that it is starting to distribute a full-size commercial van in the...
New MCAA President
New MCAA President Key Issues: Education, UA, Affiliates BY BOB MIODONSKI of CONTRACTORs staff SHREVEPORT, LA. FitzGerald Contractors Inc. had been in...
Delta drops from PHCC Pro Product Line
Special to CONTRACTOR FALLS CHURCH, VA. The Plumbing-Heating -Cooling Contractors - National Association has scheduled a press conference for Jan. 23...
Plumbing Apprentices Compete in Contest
LAS VEGAS The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association, in conjunction with the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors of Nevada, conducted...
Plumbing Market Sees Slight Upturn
BY BOB MIODONSKI of CONTRACTORs staff PLUMBING CONTRACTORS and manufacturers are facing 2002 with more uncertainty than theyve experienced in years. "Weve...
Roto-Rooter to Sell Non-Branded Contractors
Special to CONTRACTOR CINCINNATI Chemed Corp. announced Nov. 30 that its board of directors has approved a restructuring plan that includes selling or...
Panel Urges Tariffs On Steel Imports
WASHINGTON The U.S. International Trade Commission Dec. 7 recommended that President Bush slap tariffs of 5% to 40% on low-cost steel imports that domestic...
Winemaker Southcorp Sells Water Heater Unit
JOHNSON CITY, TENN. Australian winemaker Southcorp Ltd. said in December that it has agreed to sell its Australasian water heater business to Japan-based...
A new age in North American hydronics, Part 2
In last month's column, I promised to give you more information on the Wilo Brain Box training tool. This training device was developed via an education...
Retrofit variable speed pump issues, Part 1
In a previous article I promised that we would venture into the word of light commercial pump sizing using variable speed pumps (July, p. 36). How many...
How to win the life insurance tax game
Enriching the IRS with your life insurance dollars death benefits at your family's expense makes my blood boil. Turning the insurance tax table on the...
Contractors and Vendors in the News - June 2006
Contractors Thom Sellars has been named vice president and general manager of EMCOR Services Midwest, based in Elmhurst, Ill. A former chief master sergeant...
Enron's Mechanicals alive, well
BY ROBERT P. MADER Of CONTRACTORs staff PHILADELPHIA Despite the bankruptcy of corporate parent Enron Corp. (December 2001, pg. 3), its mechanical contracting...
Hydronics Market Expects Good 2002
BY ROBERT P. MADER of CONTRACTORs staff WHAT RECESSION? "According to most indications we are in a recession, but the business hasnt shown it," said David...
Fast-track snow-melt job slows down ramps track
BY BOB MIODONSKI Of CONTRACTORs staff EVANSTON, ILL. The prospect of a retirees car skidding down an icy ramp into a garage door was enough for the owners...
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