In This Edition:
  • EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - DID HE REALLY SAY THAT?: IMPROVING TECHNICIAN COMMUNICATION
  • EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - BALANCING A ZONED SYSTEM
  • HVAC INDUSTRY EXCLUSIVE: THE ART OF HVAC SURVIVAL
  • RETROCOMMISSIONING: SET GOALS, REVIEWS SYSTEMS, TRACK ALL CHANGES
  • ROBERT WILKINS OF DANFOSS TO SERVE AS MODERATOR AT EE GLOBAL
  • ASHRAE SEEKS INPUT ON STANDARD 90.1
  • EMERSON E2 SELECTED FOR UNITED DAIRY FARMERS STORES
  • CHECK OUT THE NEW WHITE PAPER FROM MOVINCOOL
  • FREE REGISTRATION FOR THE HVAC COMFORTECH EXHIBIT SHOWCASE IS NOW AVAILABLE
  • FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
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  • This Week At Contracting Business Interactive March 10, 2010
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    EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - DID HE REALLY SAY THAT?: IMPROVING TECHNICIAN COMMUNICATION

    “Why can’t she understand,” the tech thought to himself. He was frustrated. He was trying to explain a problem to the homeowner, but this lady didn’t get it.

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    EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - BALANCING A ZONED SYSTEM

    Balancing a zoned system requires a few more steps than balancing a typical constant volume system. Let’s take a look at a zoned system balancing procedure and investigate the differences.

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    NEWS & EDITORIAL

    HVAC INDUSTRY EXCLUSIVE: THE ART OF HVAC SURVIVAL -- by Terry McIver

    One leading residential HVAC contractor calls it the worst downturn he’s ever seen. Another, with more than 20 years in the business, has used it as an opportunity to clean house and make some changes. But regardless of their methods, they all share one thing in common: they’re doing all they can to survive the economic downturn that’s hit the U.S. economy right between the eyes.

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    RETROCOMMISSIONING: SET GOALS, REVIEWS SYSTEMS, TRACK ALL CHANGES -- by Dan Slattery

    Retrocommissioning is the process of ensuring that all the mechanical systems in an existing building perform optimally. This is based on the contract documents, the design intent and the owner’s operational needs.

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    ROBERT WILKINS OF DANFOSS TO SERVE AS MODERATOR AT EE GLOBAL

    Robert Wilkins, president of Danfoss North America, will moderate an executive dialogue session during the Energy Efficiency Global Forum & Exposition (EE Global) 2010, May 10-12 at the Washington, D.C. Convention Center.

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    ASHRAE SEEKS INPUT ON STANDARD 90.1

    ANSI/ASHRAE/IESNA are seeking comments to help shape the technical requirements in Standard 90.1 is being sought through 21 proposed addenda, which could become part of the 2010 standard.

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    EMERSON E2 SELECTED FOR UNITED DAIRY FARMERS STORES

    Emerson Climate Technologies, a business of Emerson, announced recently that United Dairy Farmers (UDF) has selected the E2 Facility Management System, which is designed, manufactured and installed by Emerson Climate Technologies’ Retail Solutions Division, to reduce energy costs across their enterprise.

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    Using a building’s central air-conditioning system to cool an office data center can be costly. Installing a precision cooling system or mini-split can also be expensive, and in leased spaces, is usually prohibited. This paper examines the benefits of using portable spot air conditioners as a less-expensive, permanent solution.

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    FREE REGISTRATION FOR THE HVAC COMFORTECH EXHIBIT SHOWCASE IS NOW AVAILABLE

    Get on the Floor! Register now for FREE access to the Exhibit Showcase at HVAC Comfortech. All the top manufacturers and service providers will be on hand displaying the latest and greatest products in the industry.

    September 23 & 24, 2010: 11:15am – 3:30pm Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, Maryland

    To register for FREE click www.hvaccomfortech.com HVAC Comfortech is part of HVACR WEEK 2010.

    AMERICAN SPORTS LEGEND TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT HVACR WEEK
    Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the “Miracle On Ice” with an Opening Keynote Event at HVACR WEEK like no other. U.S. Olympic hockey team Captain Mike Eruzione will captivate the audience with uplifting stories on overcoming the odds, the benefits of hard work, and the belief that anything is possible. HVACR WEEK attendees will walk away inspired, moved and ready to take Mike’s message right back to their own businesses.

    Mike Eruzione is an American sports legend and icon. As captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic “Miracle on Ice” hockey team, Eruzione led the Americans past the heavily favored Soviet Union and Finland to capture the Gold Medal. Sports Illustrated rated the U.S. upset of the Soviets as the “#1 Sports Moment of the 20th Century”.

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    Mike Eruzione's keynote appearance is sponsored by Trane.

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