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  • EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - CUSTOMER DOG
  • EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - USE MANUFACTURER'S EQUIPMENT INFORMATION
  • DAIKIN MCQUAY OPENS SOLUTIONS PLAZA
  • DUPONT ANNOUNCES INTENT TO ACQUIRE INTEREST IN CHINA FORMULATOR
  • HVAC GETS SOME ATTENTION ON WALL STREET
  • REGISTER ONLINE FOR YOUR FREE HVAC COMFORTECH PRODUCT SHOWCASE+ PASS
  • CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2010 DESIGN/BUILD AWARDS
  • FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
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  • This Week At Contracting Business Interactive May 19, 2010
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    EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - CUSTOMER DOG

    Editor’s Note: In the last CB Hotmail, the article on “Pay Per Click Mistakes” is incorrectly attributed to Matt Michel. The article was written by the Service Roundtable’s Bob Viering.


    Over the weekend, I stopped by a pet store to pick up some dog food. Outside the pet store, one of the Animal Rescue Societies had set up, and was giving away dogs. I noticed a small dog, with long floppy ears. This was the goofy, lovable dog that seemed to have the traits of a half dozen breeds.

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    EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - USE MANUFACTURER'S EQUIPMENT INFORMATION

    While equipment manufacturer’s installation instructions contain essential “how to” information, engineering data contains “how much” information. Let’s take a look at what essential information is contained in this paperwork and how it can make life easier if we take time to use these installation and testing tools.

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    NEWS & EDITORIAL

    DAIKIN MCQUAY OPENS SOLUTIONS PLAZA

    The Daikin McQuay Solutions Plaza opened today in Jersey City, NJ. The facility is available to HVAC-related industry associations, building owners, specifying engineers, architects and contractors. It includes a state-of-the-art, interactive showroom displaying the latest Daikin and McQuay equipment, systems, solutions, and services.

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    DUPONT ANNOUNCES INTENT TO ACQUIRE INTEREST IN CHINA FORMULATOR

    DuPont, on May 18, announced its intent to acquire a minority share in Changshu 3F Zhonghao New Chemical Materials Co., Ltd. (Zhonghao), pending completion of definitive agreements and securing appropriate Chinese government approvals. Shanghai 3F New Materials Co., Ltd., is the majority owner of Zhonghao.

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    HVAC GETS SOME ATTENTION ON WALL STREET

    The HVAC industry got some attention in the financial press recently, as an article on the Dow Jones Newswires spotlighted the industry's growth as a result of consumer tax credits for energy efficient equipment.

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    REGISTER ONLINE FOR YOUR FREE HVAC COMFORTECH PRODUCT SHOWCASE+ PASS

    The HVAC COMFORTECH product showcase features aisles and aisles of the latest products and technology in the HVACR industry. All the top manufacturers and service providers will be there so make plans and register today. To see the latest list of exhibitors click here.

    Product Showcase+ registration is FREE and is available right now by clicking here.

    Your Product Showcase+ registration gets you more than just on the show floor. You also get access to:

    HVACR WEEK Opening Keynote Event – 9/23 at 9:15am

    HVACR WEEK Friday General Session – 9/24 at 9:15 am

    Innovations & Opportunities Sessions – 9/23 & 9/24 at 3:45pm

    Keep updated on the full event schedule at www.hvaccomfortech.com

    THE HVACR WEEK THURSDAY NIGHT EXTRAVANGANZA...LIVE FROM THE ESPN ZONE!

    For those of you who have been to Comfortech before, you know all about the Thursday Night Extravaganza. On September 23 @ 8:00pm, we will take over the ESPN ZONE in Baltimore for a night of fun and games you’ll soon won’t forget. Plenty of food and drink will be on hand too. If it’s Thursday night at Comfortech, you know it’s going to be special!



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    HVACR WEEK 2010 – September 22-24 – Baltimore Convention Center – Baltimore, MD

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    CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2010 DESIGN/BUILD AWARDS

    CONTRACTINGBUSINESS.COM is accepting entries for its annual Design/Build Awards.

    DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES: July 22, 2010.

    In addition to several categories honoring the finest examples of Design/Build work being done across the country, we will also accept for consideration outstanding examples of work done under the Design/Bid and Design/Assist delivery methods.

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