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Commercial HVAC

Skills a successful HVAC construction project manager must have

Ronald Coleman
Here’s the deal: A company needs a project manager for a very exciting HVAC construction project. …
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Residential HVAC

5 ways to use lean in green HVAC construction

Dennis Sowards
While lean theories were first designed for and implemented in manufacturing, it has proven effective in reducing costs and improving productivity in HVAC construction. Lean seeks to minimize inventory. …
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Residential HVAC

HVAC market continues to adjust to regional efficiency standards

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Kori Winters
For many people, Dec. 31, 2014, was a time to bring in the new year with toasts and resolutions. But for the HVAC construction industry, it was the day before …
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HVAC Construction

Plastic duct covers not all they’re wrapped up to be

Travis and Phil Newgren
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a ratings system for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of buildings, including homes and whole neighborhoods. …
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Residential HVAC

Why HVAC market companies should focus on customer education

Cliff Budnick
HVAC market companies are constantly expanding their scope of business, and many contractors offer some degree of service work to consumers and/or businesses needing your expertise. …
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Arch. sheet metal/Metal roofing

Proper installation key to metal roofing success

Mark Zehnal
Although it’s been around for centuries, metal roofing has become increasingly popular in the last 20 years. …
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HVAC Construction

Figuring out the cost of HVAC market system leakage no easy task

Bob Reid
Duct systems leak. HVAC construction contractors, duct manufacturers and sheet metal products manufacturers have always acknowledged that duct systems are not 100 percent airtight. …

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