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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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Contractor Profit Advantage

The Difference a Dollar Makes

Test the waters on raising your prices; I don’t think you would lose any jobs for one dollar more per tech hour.
July 5, 2023
Richard DiToma

Certain situations negatively affect the contracting business arena; some are facts, while others are figments of the imagination.


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Showroom Excellence

Showroom Sommeliers

Highlight the expertise of your showroom consultants to get customers excited about heritage storytelling and boutique brands
July 5, 2023
Jeff MacDowell

At some recent training sessions, I have noticed a need to discuss sales techniques that help close the showroom consultation faster and get more people through the sales process. 


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Inventory Management

Stay Thirsty, My Friends: Driving Curiosity in the Distribution Organization

The trick is to recognize when we are falling into a mode of professional complacency and find ways to steer out of the rut.
July 5, 2023
Jason Bader

I recently spoke with one of my coaching clients, and the subject of professional curiosity came up.


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Boilers, Water Heaters and the Spaces Around Them

Architects and engineers must coordinate venting/exiting requirements for natural gas equipment and building openings/intakes in the design phase
July 1, 2023

Natural gas-fired and electric boilers and water heaters have specific space and venting requirements to keep building occupants safe. Architects and engineers need to discuss these issues during the design phase to ensure aesthetics and safety issue are all considered.


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