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Leadership Qualities We Must Unlearn in a Post-Pandemic World

Businesses must be about more than moving goods. Leaders must provide for the personal and professional growth of their people for success.
January 6, 2023
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Showroom Excellence

Take Business Planning Seriously

People still want to experience great shopping; it is up to us to make that experience extraordinary. Make sure you have your staff prepared.
January 6, 2023
Jeff MacDowell
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While some high-end retail furniture stores insisted we were in a recession, most of the showrooms I spoke with swore the opposite — still busy and still a backlog of orders to push out.


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Legal Pipeline

Builder Beware: Disclaimer of Implied Warranties May Not Be Enforceable

Freedom of contract is not absolute; it has limitations, regardless of the jurisdiction.
January 6, 2023
Steven Nudelman
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In part, implied warranties ensure that homebuyers are protected from poor-quality construction. Make sure your contracts do not have lopsided waivers and provisions that make them unfair to your customers.


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MOMENTUM BUILDING MARKETING

Have a Crisis Plan in Place for When — Not If — a Problem Arises

Your company’s very survival might depend on how well you plan.
January 6, 2023
Heather Ripley
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Most home service companies will encounter a business crisis. If you don’t have a strategy to deal with the fallout, you could jeopardize your company’s reputation.


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The 7-Power Contractor

Building Credibility and Visibility in Your Community

If you are doing or have done things that you know already work to get you known, give someone ownership of it.
January 6, 2023
Al Levi
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Good publicity is good for your business, so don’t hesitate to let your local area know about sponsoring events; donating time, money or materials to a charitable cause; or providing expert, topical advice for potential customers.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Making Your Investment In Your Contracting Business Pay Off

A lot of heart and technical skills can start a contracting business. But business expertise will make it a long-term success.
January 6, 2023
Richard DiToma
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A lot of heart and technical skills can start a contracting business. But business expertise will make it a success.


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Jobsite Visits: How to Prepare and What to Look For

This practice is an essential part of delivering a quality project that meets your client’s goals — and can be a valuable learning experience.
January 6, 2023
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Spending time at construction sites is essential to delivering a quality project to your clients. This attention to detail often strengthens your relationship with them, makes you a better engineer and helps win repeat work from them.


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FPR Corner

Diesel-Driven Fire Pump Systems: Fuel Tank Sizing

A smaller-sized fuel tank will fit in a room easier, present a lower fire hazard, and cost less in equipment and fuel.
January 6, 2023
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The 2022 edition of NFPA 25 modified the formula to determine the capacity of the fuel storage tank for diesel-driven fire pump systems. Read on to discover the rationale behind the technical committee’s actions. 


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Designing Heat Pump Water Heating Systems

Part 2 of this series focuses on matching heat pumps with piping systems for hot water storage to increase efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
January 3, 2023
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Once a designer has selected the best heat source for the heat pump, the next step is determining whether to use a multipass or single-pass heat pump. In Part 2 of this series, you’ll also learn how to size hot water storage for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas reductions.


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Inventory Management

Ego is the Enemy — Even in Distribution

Abandon ego’s attachment to success. Fixating on the outcome will only lead to disappointment, frustration and resentment.
December 5, 2022
Jason Bader
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A few years ago, a client shared a book recommendation with me: “Ego is the Enemy,” by Ryan Holiday. Now, this is one of those grandiose titles that immediately makes my eyes roll. Here we have some know-it-all stating the obvious in a 250-page “business” self-help book. 


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