Snips articles from October 2005

Snips archives from October 2005

Shopping sprees: what equipment to look for during this season's trade shows.(shop equipment and materi)(Coil line fabrication)
October 1, 2005... The fall and winter trade snow season provides an opportunity for shop owners and managers to get away and think about improving their operations and profits. Like any venture, trade shows can be infinitely more productive with proper...

From dentures to ductwork: career-changing contractor to be 2005 SMACNA president.
October 1, 2005... After he graduated from high school in 1971, Keith Wilson planned on a career working with metal--but it was the metal in crowns and fillings, not HVAC systems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wilson had already decided to attend dental school...

Distributors in the desert: wholesaler group heads to Phoenix for third convention.(Air Conditioning Contractors of America's annual convention)
October 1, 2005... The slogan of this year's HARDI convention is "Mountains of opportunity." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] And while mountains are a little bit of a drive away from Phoenix, the host city for this year's event, there...

A new calling: renovation of former telephone company building includes duct board.(Efficient Heating & Cooling Inc.)(Cuyahoga Telephone Co. building)
October 1, 2005... CLEVELAND -- About 40 years ago, Cleveland's Hough neighborhood was among the poorest in the city, according to one local civic activist. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Today however, federal money and forward-looking investors have enabled...

Meet the 'parker': how to make a rectangular transition elbow.
October 1, 2005... There are several fittings you could use to send air around a corner. However, many contractors don't have the time for a complicated drop cheek or other transitional elbows. That's when it would be good to know how to develop a simple...

HVAC Expertise training classes.(Notes and News)
October 1, 2005... HVAC Expertise. When you install your heating and ventilation system you expect the job to be completed by trained and certified experts. A properly designed and installed system will bring you years of comfort, while a system that fails will...

Meet the staff: Gary Andis.(TABB TALK)
October 1, 2005... Gary Andis's experience in the sheet metal industry spans over 30 years, something he could not have accomplished without one simple thing: education. He attributes his success to the superior educational opportunities he has had throughout his...

Building commissioning--everyone benefits.(TABB TALK)
October 1, 2005... What is building commissioning? If you ask an architect, engineer, general contractor, control contractor, HVAC contractor, or electrical contractor, each will most likely have a different definition. More surprisingly, some owners' think...

Building commissioning update.(survey of industry professionals)
October 1, 2005... What a difference four years can make! Earlier this year, SMACNA and the SMWIA requested NEMI update their 2001 building commissioning survey conducted by FMI. Close to 1,000 industry professionals were surveyed and the results have been...

Specifications report.(TABB TALK)
October 1, 2005... The advantage of incorporating TABB standards into project specifications is very easy to explain: TABB means value. Engineers and architects may specify TABB in their projects, and when they do so, both the engineer/architect and the building...

The National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies recognized at international conference: measurement and verification of building performance characteristics and high performance/zero energy buildings to be discussed.(TABB SUPPLEMENT--ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... The National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies (NCEMBT), a sister organization to TABB, was invited to present their recent research findings at the International Air Infiltration and Ventilation Centre (AIVC) Conference,...

NEMI develops TAB market survey.(National Energy Management Institute)(Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing)
October 1, 2005... Testing adjusting and balancing appears on the outside to be a burgeoning market. But is this really so? NEMI wanted to find out. So, in April 2005, they directed FMI to conduct a market survey of TAB. The results were as previously...

Congratulations President Wilson.(Notes and News)
October 1, 2005... At last year's SMACNA Convention, Keith Wilson, of Miller Bonded Inc., Albuquerque, N.M., was elected by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) Board of Directors to serve as president-elect. His term as...

TABB lauds Indiana SMACNA Chapter and TABB Affiliate: Phil Gillespie.(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau)
October 1, 2005... Phil Gillespie, executive director of the Indiana SMACNA Chapter and the Indiana TABB Affiliate, saw the benefits of becoming an Affiliate early on. "Testing and balancing of HVAC systems is an integral part of the industry--particularly if you...

Mold and health issues--facts versus fiction.(TABB SUPPLEMENT--ADVERTISEMENT)(Advertisement)
October 1, 2005... Mold has been in existence since the emergence of plants and animals on earth and is ubiquitous in our environment. Those who study molds believe there are nearly 1.5 million different species spanning hundreds of diverse genera (Levin 1996)....

Contractor's spotlight: Karen Fox; Precision Air Balance.
October 1, 2005... As a Small Women Business Enterprise (SWBE) and a Certified Small Business in California, TABB certified Precision Air Balance Company, Inc. has been testing and balancing air and hydronic environmental systems since 1987. Karen Fox serves as...

In the swing of things: SMACNA heads to golf mecca for 2005 event.(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association)
October 1, 2005... Warm weather. Golf. Terry Bradshaw. SMACNA should have no trouble attracting attendees to its 62nd annual convention. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Some of the biggest names in HVAC are expected to attend the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning...

Equipment company replaces its aging cooling towers.(Metal cooling towers)
October 1, 2005... CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. -- Metal cooling towers lined with galvanizing or other coatings can become high-maintenance problems if they have been in operation for too long, according to many experts. Over time, the towers get increasingly thin...

Fabric duct passes U.S. Marines' smoke test.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
October 1, 2005... CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. -- Fabric duct for heating and air conditioning was specified for two gymnasiums at the Semper Fit Fieldhouse at Camp Pendleton, a U.S. Marines facility in California. But there was a catch. Government engineers...

YMCA retrofit cuts energy costs, cools pool.(pool water and space heating)
October 1, 2005... RAHWAY, N.J. -- Swimmers at the Rahway Branch YMCA in Rahway, N.J., regularly voiced concern that the facility's 200,000-gallon indoor pool was too hot. The 42-foot by 75-foot pool's water would start the day at the desired 84[degrees]F...

Portable AC units cool Hawaiian chocolate candy factory.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
October 1, 2005... Candymaker Hawaiian Host, located on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, produces chocolate-dipped macadamia nuts, but the company has to be careful not to let the sugary treats melt. In the summer months, temperatures average in the high 80s, with...

Recreation center uses compact boiler system.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
October 1, 2005... The Fort Worth campus of Texas Christian University recently completed construction of a $32 million, 230-square-foot recreation center. The center includes five basketball courts, two indoor pools, multipurpose training rooms, and a...

Wal-Mart store boasts 'environmental' equipment.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
October 1, 2005... A new Wal-Mart Supercenter in McKinney, Texas, has been constructed with the environment and energy efficiency in mind. The HVAC system consists of a fabric-duct system from DuctSox, and makeup-air dehumidification from Munters Corp. The...

ExxonMobil stations reduce energy use.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
October 1, 2005... ST. LOUIS -- ExxonMobil retail locations across the United States are experiencing a 10 percent reduction in its electrical usage due to the E2 Facility Management System. The E2 is designed and manufactured by Computer Process Controls, a...

School construction costs to increase, says institute.(ASSOCIATION News)
October 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The cost to retrofit classrooms to meet acoustical standards will increase by 4 percent to 19 percent, according to a recent study from the Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Institute. The study was conducted to measure...

NCCA tests metal pre-painted parts.(National Coil Coaters Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... CLEVELAND -- Pre-painted metal parts should provide a superior, cost-effective product in corrosion and durability, compared with parts painted using other paint-application methods, according to the National Coil Coating Association. The...

Foundation selects studies for 2005.(ASSOCIATION News)
October 1, 2005... CHANTILLY, Va. -- The impact of stores like the Home Depot and the effects of a possible merger of the Sheet Metal Workers and another union are two topics that the New Horizons Foundation will explore as part of its research agenda for 2005....

Act includes ACCA, ARI proposals.(ASSOCIATION News)
October 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The recent energy bill signed by President Bush includes agreements and standards proposed by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, along with several other organizations and contractor groups. The Energy...

ASHRAE defines HVACR symbols.(ASSOCIATION News)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- A new standard from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is designed to provide a comprehensive set of air-side, piping, controls and equipment symbols for HVACR systems. ASHRAE Standard...

Society recognized for energy policies.(ASSOCIATION News)
October 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- ASHRAE received an honorable mention award from the Alliance to Save Energy for its Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings. According to the alliance, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and...

Johnson Controls buys York Intl. in $3.2 billion deal.(SUPPLIER News)
October 1, 2005... MILWAUKEE -- Johnson Controls Inc. announced Aug. 24 it had purchased HVACR equipment maker York International Corp. Under the agreement approved by the boards of directors of both companies, Johnson Controls will acquire York in an...

Midwest Tool marks 60 years.(SUPPLIER News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... STURGIS, Mich. -- Midwest Tool and Cutlery Co. is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a sweepstakes to promote its new Upright Snips-model aviation snips. The sweepstakes, which runs through the end of 2005, will award the winner with a...

ARI reports slow chiller conversion.(SUPPLIER News)
October 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Manufacturers of chillers used for air conditioning in buildings replaced or converted 2,753 units that use chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants during 2004, ARI officials said. That leaves an estimated 33,000 chillers still...

Honeywell thermostat receives award.(SUPPLIER News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... MINNEAPOLIS -- Honeywell's VisionPro 8000 programmable thermostat has been awarded the 2005 Building Technologies Product of the Year from growth consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. "High quality, universal application, easy operation and...

Bosch supports SkillsUSA competition.(SkillsUSA National Championship Competition)(enhance career and technical education)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. -- Bosch Power Tools and Accessories supported the recent SkillsUSA National Championship Competition June 21-25 in Kansas City, Mo., and is encouraging others in the industry to support the organization on a state or local...

Mitsubishi extends parts warranty.(SUPPLIER News)(Mitsubishi Electric Corp.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... SUWANEE, Ga. -- Mitsubishi Electric's Mr. Slim ductless units now have a two-year parts warranty, doubling the current standard one-year parts warranty. "Our aim in offering this new incentive is to provide our Diamond Dealers with another...

York offers regional training classes.(SUPPLIER News)(Aaron York's Quality Air Conditioning and Heating Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... YORK, Pa. -- York is offering regional one-day training classes on air-cooled chillers. The courses, designed for building owners, chiller plant operators and service technicians, will cover air-cooled screw and scroll chiller...

EPA approves Honeywell refrigerant.(SUPPLIER News)
October 1, 2005... MORRISON TOWNSHIP, N.J. -- Honeywell's Genetron R-245FA has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency as a replacement for ozone-depleting refrigerants used in air conditioning and refrigeration. The approval means that R-245FA...

A.O. Smith plant reaches company record.(SUPPLIER News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... OWOSSO, Mich. -- The A.O. Smith plant in Owosso, Mich., was honored recently for surpassing 1 million hours without a lost-time accident. Owosso employees have worked more than three years without a lost-time accident, giving the plant the...

June AC shipments hit record.(SUPPLIER News)
October 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Factory shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps reached a record in June with 1,089,872 units shipped, up 1 percent from the same month last year, according to ARI. The Air-Conditioning and...

DuPont to buy Rhodia refrigerant business.(SUPPLIER News)
October 1, 2005... WILMINGTON, Del. -- DuPont has signed a sales agreement to purchase the Isceon hydrofluorocarbon refrigerant blends business from Rhodia. The terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The sale is pending regulatory approvals. The Isceon...

Roland expands dealer network.(SUPPLIER News)
October 1, 2005... LAKE FOREST, Calif. -- Roland Advanced Solutions Division has added North-South Machinery to its network of CAD/CAM dealers. The company will now offer Roland Subtractive Rapid Prototyping devices and 3-D scanners throughout Arizona,...

Nordfab expands facility, capacity.(SUPPLIER News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... THOMASVILLE, N.C. -- Nordfab, a producer of clamp-together ducts for dust, mist and fume collection, plans to almost double its plant production space. The Thomasville, N.C.-based company will increase its facility from 38,000 to 68,000...

Pizza chain chooses PowerCold equipment.(SUPPLIER News)
October 1, 2005... LARGO, Fla. -- PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions Inc. has entered into a sales and marketing agreement to provide Domino's Pizza stores with its DesertMaster HVAC system. The three-year agreement establishes PowerCold as an approved vendor...

Hypertherm makes '50 Best' list.(SUPPLIER News)(50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... HANOVER, N.H. -- Hypertherm Inc. ranked fourth in the Society for Human Resource Management's "50 Best Small & Medium Companies to Work for in America." The company will be featured in HR Magazine. Hypertherm placed 12th in Fortune...

Employees certified in energy-efficiency program.(CONTRACTOR News)
October 1, 2005... OAK CREEK, Wis. -- Two employees with Grunau Co. recently passed the certification exam for the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. According to the Oak Creek-based company, it is the first mechanical contractor in...

AGC economist calls for tax reform.(CONTRACTOR News)
October 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- The Associated General Contractors of America's chief economist, Ken Simonson, recently testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee. On July 21, Simonson called for "a simple, rational, and relatively stable set of tax rules,...

Contractor group benefits charity.(CONTRACTOR News)
October 1, 2005... The Quality Service Contractors raised more than $11,000 for an aviation program that benefits handicapped children. The money was raised during a golf tournament at the QSC's 23rd "Power Meeting," July 21 in St. Louis. The $11,805 total...

Jackson Systems develops referral program.(CONTRACTOR News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... INDIANAPOLIS -- Jackson Systems LLC has introduced a new zone-control referral program for contractors. The new program allows referring contractors to receive a free zone-control panel with each qualified referral. "We want to reward...

PHCC offering journeyman training.(CONTRACTOR News)
October 1, 2005... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association Educational Foundation will begin offering new training as part of a renewed commitment to apprentice and journeyman education. According to PHCC officials,...

Grant money to fund construction academies.(CONTRACTOR News)
October 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Seven new U.S. construction-oriented career academies will be established through a $235,000 grant funded by the U.S. Department of Labor, the Associated General Contractors of America announced. "AGC will use these grant...

Contractor attains 2 million safe hours.(CONTRACTOR News)
October 1, 2005... GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Green Bay, Wis.-based Tweet/Garot Mechanical has worked 2 million hours without a lost-time accident. The achievement was reached June 27 and spanned a three-year period starting in June 2003. The milestone was...

Groups support OSHA reform bills.(CONTRACTOR News)(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Four Occupational Safety and Health Administration reform bills will provide businesses with a more fair process in dealing with OSHA citations, according to two contractor groups. The four bills, which were passed in July by...

NADCA names Safety Award winners.(CONTRACTOR News)
October 1, 2005... At its 2005 annual convention, March 7-11 in Las Vegas, the National Air Duct Cleaners Association announced the NADCA Safety Award winners for 2004. The award is presented each year and recognizes member companies that have sustained...

ABC honors U.S. House speaker.(CONTRACTOR News)
October 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- The Associated Builders and Contractors named U.S. House Speaker Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.) its Free Enterprise Legislator of the Year. Each year, the group honors a member of Congress "whose service to the public parallels...

Temperature, humidity guide available to engineers.(INTERNET News)
October 1, 2005... ADDISON, Ill. -- HVAC engineers can now access a free "Temperature and Temperature Humidity Mapping Guide" from Dickson Co. The guide can be found at www.dicksonweb.com/article/article_26.php. This guide to warehouse production,...

ARI updates three standards.(INTERNET News)(www.ari.org)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Free copies of standards dealing with fan coils, refrigerant liquid receivers and central system humidifiers are available at the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute's Web site, www.ari.org. The standards are...

Trane course schedule online.(INTERNET News)
October 1, 2005... LA CROSSE, Wis. -- Information on Trane's technical training courses for the last half of 2005 can be found at the company's Web site. The training sessions will run through the end of the year at the Trane Technology Center training...

Web bulletin covers direct-fired makeup-air equipment.(INTERNET News)
October 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Members of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America can download a technical bulletin on direct-fired makeup-air equipment at www.acca.org/tech/bulletins. ACCA Technical Bulletin No. 109 covers specifications for...

Safety info available.(www.aws.org/technical/facts)(www.global.ihs.com)(Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... MIAMI -- American National Standards Institute Standard Z49.1, "Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes," is available from the American Welding Society. The welding society said it believes the important standard should receive...

Bradbury Machinery Shanghai opens Chinese Web site.(INTERNET News)
October 1, 2005... MOUNDRIDGE, Kan. -- Bradbury Machinery in Shanghai has opened a Chinese language Web site at www.bmschina.com. The new Web address offers information about the company and the roll-forming equipment it supplies. The Bradbury Group companies...

AHR Expo officials: exhibitors are signing up at high rate.(2006 AHR Expo)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... WESTPORT, Conn. -- More than 1,600 companies have already signed up to exhibit at the 2006 AHR Expo in Chicago. Approximately 350,000 square feet of exhibition space has been sold for the expo at McCormick Place Jan. 23-25. Last year's...

ACCA offers load calculation courses.(MEETINGS & Conventions)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has added new dates for its "Fundamentals of Load Calculation and System Design" training course. The three-day course teaches the concepts behind load calculation, equipment...

Alliance plans business forum.(MEETINGS & Conventions)(Construction Contractors' Alliance )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... The Construction Contractors' Alliance will offer a "Business Fitness Forum" during its Oct. 12-14 meeting at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead in Atlanta. "Lean" construction expert Dennis Sowards will begin the meeting with a presentation titled...

HydroTherm announces boiler training.(MEETINGS & Conventions)
October 1, 2005... WESTFIELD, Mass. -- HydroTherm announced its 2005 Commercial Boiler Training schedule of full-day courses on its latest technologies. The courses cover the KN Boiler, as well as boiler control panels, modular cast-iron boiler technology and...

Arzel Zoning opens 'Comfort College'.(MEETINGS & Conventions)
October 1, 2005... CLEVELAND -- Arzel Zoning Technology Inc. opened its training program for HVAC contractors, distributors and their customers called "Comfort College." The college curriculum is built on the Arzel Zoning Dynamics Laboratory, which has been...

Nexstar offers 'Money Masters' seminar.(MEETINGS & Conventions)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... WHITE BEAR LAKE, Minn. -- Business owners and CEOs will have the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of running a successful service business during Nexstar's Money Masters seminar. According to Nexstar, a professional training and...

PHCC course covers labor productivity.(MEETINGS & Conventions)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Participants in the "Essentials of PHC Project Management" program learned how supporting field labor and preplanning could reduce wasted time and save money on projects. The June 8-11 program, sponsored by the...

Lincoln Electric appoints executive managers.(PEOPLE in the News)
October 1, 2005... Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric recently announced the appointment of David M. LeBlanc to president of Lincoln Electric's Europe division. He replaces Ralph C. Fernandez, who will become president of Lincoln Electric in Latin America. ...

Thermo Manufacturing Inc.(PEOPLE in the News)(appointment of Russell W. Yoder )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Russell W. Yoder is the new president and CEO of Thermo Manufacturing Inc. Company founder and Chairman Darryl L. Snyder will now devote the majority of his time to research and development. Yoder assumes the role after seven years as vice...

Spiral Pipe of Texas Inc.(PEOPLE in the News)
October 1, 2005... Spiral Pipe of Texas Inc. promoted Reid Boydstun to president and CEO. He will be in charge of setting the company's direction as well as overseeing all facets of its daily operations. Boydstun served in the role of vice president of...

AMS Controls.(PEOPLE in the News)
October 1, 2005... AMS Controls, a provider of electronic machine controls, announced that Andy Allman has been promoted to president. Allman was vice president of engineering, where he had guided the technical aspects of AMS Controls and led recent expansion...

Mega Fabrications Inc.(PEOPLE in the News)(appointment of Dave Barber and John Doswell )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Mega Fabrications Inc. named Dave Barber president. Previously, Barber was president of Whitney. He now leads all functions for the Whitney, Piranha and Bertsch brands, including sales, marketing, manufacturing, engineering and customer...

Jackson Systems LLC.(PEOPLE in the News)
October 1, 2005... Indianapolis-based Jackson Systems LLC appointed Phil Kimble to the position of national sales manager. Kimble will focus his efforts on zone control and indoor air quality products. Most recently, Kimble was sales manager with Robertshaw.

Weil-McLain.(PEOPLE in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Weil-McLain recently made five new appointments within the company. Dave Walsh was named vice president of sales. Walsh has been with the company since 1988, and has held positions as training and technical manager and New England sales...

Colmac Coil Manufacturing's R & D Engineering.(PEOPLE in the News)
October 1, 2005... Dan Melvin is now a design engineer with Colmac Coil Manufacturing's R & D Engineering group. Melvin has 15 years of experience in metal and steel fabricating. He graduated from Eastern Washington University in Cheney, Wash., and interned at...

Dee Cramer Inc.(appointments of Valerie Warren)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2005... Valerie Warren, vice president of administration and safety for Dee Cramer Inc. in Holly, Mich., has been appointed by Michigan Gov. Jennifer Granholm to serve a two-year term on the Construction Safety Standards Commission. She was appointed...

Bassett Mechanical.(PEOPLE in the News)
October 1, 2005... Chris Linn has joined Bassett Mechanical in Kaukauna, Wis., as vice president of marketing and business development. Linn will be responsible for developing relationships with customers and general contractors, as well as marketing initiatives...

Easy Street Inc.(PEOPLE in the News)
October 1, 2005... Easy Street Inc. welcomed Sanjeev Sexena as one of its new computer programmers. He will help the company continue to improve its software, Total Office Manager. Saxena received his master's degree from Wichita State University and he has three...

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association.(PEOPLE in the News)
October 1, 2005... The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association elected a new board of directors. Keith E. Wilson from Miller Bonded Inc. in Albuquerque, N.M., was named president. Richard H. Cramer Sr. of Dee Cramer Inc. in Holly,...

'Closing the deal' means being a patient person.(SALES & Marketing)
October 1, 2005... In every class I teach, I spend time talking about how good personality traits help selling. Two traits that continually come up are patience and perseverance. They may not seem important, but more sales are lost because the salesperson...

Tax ruling could affect holiday gift giving.(CONTRACTOR Cents)
October 1, 2005... As the holiday season approaches, you need to be aware of an Internal Revenue Service ruling last year dealing with gifts between employers and their employees. Although the ruling does not directly impact anyone except the company...

A look at the future of contracting, from MCAA.(MIND YOUR Business)
October 1, 2005... Think back for a moment to 1988. What are some of the most dramatic changes that have taken place in your contracting business since then? Certainly there have been advances in materials, tools and equipment that have enhanced your...

ASHRAE: bans best way to deal with tobacco smoke.(INDOOR Air Quality)
October 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- ASHRAE has officially acknowledged the harmful effects of secondhand smoke--a move long sought by anti-tobacco activists. A 10-page document, released Aug. 5 by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning...