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June 2021

Volume: 21
Edition: 6

On the Road Again (Safely): The pandemic didn’t stop some manufacturers from getting behind the wheel of their mobile training trucks.

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On the Road Again (Safely)

The pandemic didn’t stop some manufacturers from getting behind the wheel of their mobile training trucks.
June 1, 2021
Ronnie Wendt
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Some plumbing and heating manufacturers kept their popular mobile training trucks safely on the road during the pandemic.
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Scaling to Zero

The role of building mechanical teams in a zero-energy future
October 31, 2020
Ryan Westlund
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“Zero-energy buildings are impossible to build and they don’t make financial sense.”  This statement is a false narrative.
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Fighting Field Service Myths With Truth

How contractors and techs can correct popular misconceptions about the industry.
June 1, 2021
Aaron Salow
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The field service industry has a perception problem. Unfortunately, according to a familiar stereotype, embedded in popular culture for decades, contractors are unreliable, untrustworthy and deceptive has been. 
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Marketing Building Momentum

Is PR Part of Your Marketing Budget?

Use it to cultivate the image of the business and its owner as experts in the market.
June 1, 2021
Heather Ripley
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Use it to cultivate the image of the business and its owner as experts in the market. Potential customers view an article by a credible third party as more trustworthy than an ad. PR is a way to generate this kind of earned media exposure.
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Legal Pipeline

But I Didn’t Agree to Arbitrate — Did I?

How direct benefits estoppel may impact your commercial construction contracts.
June 1, 2021
Steven Nudelman
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To understand direct benefits estoppel and how it may impact your agreements, you may want to consult an attorney. At the very least, read through contracts thoroughly as the plain, unambiguous language of the parties’ agreement is going to trump principles of equity in the law.
 
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Contractor Stories

Summer-Time Boiler Guy

The hunt for cool air started in April and led to frustration before leaning on some industry friends.
June 1, 2021
Stephen Minnich
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My plans were set. It was still the night before, but I was already getting excited about it. It had been at least a year since I’d been in a venue like this.
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Alternative Energy

The Skilled Labor Gap

Looking beyond the license plate stamp to an untapped resource.
June 1, 2021
Max Rohr
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Prisoners are capable of more complex work than anecdotal license plate stamping. From what I have seen, motivated prisoners are up for the task. Look beyond the license plate stamp to an untapped resource.
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Radiant Insider

How Long Will Hydraulic Separation Be Relevant?

Understanding the ins and outs of this legacy technology will make you more valuable and help set you apart from the pack.
June 1, 2021
Cody Mack
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Understanding the ins and outs of this legacy technology will make you more valuable and help set you apart from the pack. Despite advancements in our industry, it’s likely that hydraulic separation will be used more often on future projects.
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Geothermal HVAC

Geothermal Energy Networks for PHCP Pros

The time is coming when energy companies will charge for BTUs exchanged rather than for fossil fuels combusted.
June 1, 2021
Jay Egg
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Before we know it, much like seeing a new water main or sewer main going into a downtown city street, we will see geothermal main lines installed in our communities. The time is coming when energy companies will charge for BTUs exchanged rather than for fossil fuels combusted.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Time is Your Product

It is crucial to know how much one tech hour costs in your company to accurately determine your cost to perform a task.
June 1, 2021
Richard DiToma
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In the PHC industry, contractors sell the time it takes to perform tasks for consumers. Therefore, it is crucial to know how much one tech hour costs in your company to accurately determine your cost to perform a task. You then have a base point from which to add your profit to that cost.
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The Future is Now

Better Water Systems for a Better World

As our water infrastructure continues to deteriorate, investing in water conservation and reuse projects makes financial and environmental sense.
June 1, 2021
BF Nagy
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Do you remember the field trips when you were a child at school? Amazing places, funny accidents among your classmates, lessons learned that you have never forgotten? 

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