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Collaborative Health Care Design

Thermostatic Balancing Valves Vs. Flow-Rate Balancing Valves

Understanding the characteristics and operation of these valves allows individuals to ensure optimal performance, comfort and energy efficiency.
September 4, 2023
John Gregory

These valves have different functions in a hot water system; make sure you understand how they work so you can select the appropriate valve for your client’s application.


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Feature

Recognizing and Capitalizing on Your Clients’ Emotions

The ability to read and address your potential clients’ unspoken concerns will give you a distinct advantage over your competitors.
August 7, 2023

The driveway could barely fit one car, let alone two! The living room was outdated. But when I walked into the kitchen, I could see into the backyard, where countless trees swayed in the springtime breeze.


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MOMENTUM BUILDING MARKETING

Know Your Competitors to Better Position Your Business

Take a look at what your competition is doing that works and what they do that doesn’t work.
August 7, 2023
Heather Ripley

We often tell our home service clients that the key to their success is to highlight what makes them unique.


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The 7-Power Contractor

Why You Should Become a Better Trainer

It will allow you to help young, willing people rise up and realize their potential while growing your business as much as you want.
August 7, 2023
Al Levi

Ensuring that apprentices and technicians install and repair plumbing and heating systems to your company’s way of doing things is vital to the continued success of your business. If you have a small company, this may be your job, but don’t be intimidated. Al Levi shares some tips to help you be an effective trainer. 


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Teaching Future Generations To Be Star Techs

The future success of the contracting industry is in the hands and minds of the people who will replace you.
August 7, 2023
Richard DiToma

As older technicians continue to leave the industry, ensuring that new technicians know how to treat customers honestly and fairly is vital. Business owners must recognize and compensate outstanding techs so they stick around and influence apprentices and new techs, creating a circle of knowledge that will only benefit you and your company. 


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Navigating Commercial Restroom Design in 2023

The restroom ‘ick factor’ may be why 82% of adults believe including touchless fixtures in a public restroom is important.
August 7, 2023

Americans continue to have elevated expectations for washroom cleanliness and maintenance. Touchless fixtures are a must as people; all-in-one handwashing systems fulfill that requirement and reduce maintenance.


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Legal Pipeline

‘No Magical Language’ Required to Waive Rights in Arbitration Agreement

Parties may find they are best served having a succinct, yet cogent arbitration clause that does not try to address every detail about the process.
August 7, 2023
Steven Nudelman

This case deals with arbitration and interprets certain provisions of a standard contract document published by the American Institute of Architects. While it involved a construction contract, the principles are also applicable to design professional contracts.


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Feature

The Most Underrated Skill of MEP Designers

Cultivating a curious mindset and actively seeking a deeper understanding enables us to enjoy rewarding careers filled with continuous growth.
July 5, 2023

An effective team needs a facilitator to play a critical role in discovering multidisciplinary, value-creating solutions.


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MOMENTUM BUILDING MARKETING

Helping You Achieve Your Company’s 5-Year Plan

It takes planning and training and then some public relations to leap to the next level or into a change in ownership.
July 5, 2023
Heather Ripley

A successful public relations strategy can boost your company to the next success level or get it ready for sale. Read on to discover why hiring a PR professional can ensure your message gets to the right people at the right time.


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The 7-Power Contractor

AI- or Human-Generated Operating Manuals?

Artificial intelligence can be very useful to draft a missing procedure quickly. But it doesn’t understand the nuances of your business.
July 5, 2023

Getting caught up in the excitement of using ChatGPT and artificial intelligence to write your operations manuals is easy. We’re all busy, and it’s very tempting. However, Al Levi cautions contractors to research and ensure they know what an AI result will be. 


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