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  • EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - THE IMPACT OF AWARENESS
  • EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - REPAIRS THAT IMPROVE SYSTEM OPERATING EFFICIENCY
  • GREYSTONE ENERGY JOINS BACNET®
  • REGISTER ONLINE FOR TRIANGLE TUBE PRODUCT TRAINING
  • CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2010 DESIGN/BUILD AWARDS
  • JOIN US AS WE GIVE BACK TO THE LOCAL BALTIMORE COMMUNITY DURING HVAC COMFORTECH
  • REGISTER ONLINE FOR YOUR FREE HVAC COMFORTECH PRODUCT SHOWCASE+ PASS
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  • This Week At Contracting Business Interactive June 16, 2010
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    EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - THE IMPACT OF AWARENESS

    It’s killing your sales. In fact it may be the single greatest barrier to the growth of your company. It’s prospect and customer ignorance about the products and services you offer.

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    EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - REPAIRS THAT IMPROVE SYSTEM OPERATING EFFICIENCY

    With the recent shift in attention from HVAC equipment efficiency ratings to operating system efficiency ratings, my office has been bombarded with inquiries from contractors, utilities, researchers and government entities searching for the “silver bullet” to make installed HVAC systems work better. The hunt is on for that one magic repair that can make an installed system immediately perform perfectly.

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    NEWS & EDITORIAL

    GREYSTONE ENERGY JOINS BACNET®

    BACnet International, Atlanta, GA, has announced that Greystone Energy Systems, Inc. one of North America’s largest ISO-registered manufacturers of HVAC sensors and transducers for Building Automation Management Systems, is now a member of BACnet International.

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    REGISTER ONLINE FOR TRIANGLE TUBE PRODUCT TRAINING

    Triangle Tube, an industry leader in high efficiency boilers and hot water heating systems, is pleased to announce the availability of on-line product training registration. The ability to select and register for courses on-line makes the process extremely efficient. Triangle Tube’s Prestige boiler training programs have trained thousands of installers.

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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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    JOIN US AS WE GIVE BACK TO THE LOCAL BALTIMORE COMMUNITY DURING HVAC COMFORTECH

    HVAC Comfortech, along with LG Commercial Air Conditioning, has teamed up for Comfortech Gives Back on Saturday, September 25th. We will be working with Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake on one or two new homes in the Baltimore area.

    We are looking for volunteers to join us for this special event. The day will include breakfast, lunch, transportation to and from the jobsite, and a T-shirt. Tools will be provided by Habitat for Humanity. Registration is limited to the first Fifty (50) volunteers.

    Please consider putting a meaningful end to your Comfortech experience and join us for Comfortech Gives Back on Saturday, September 25th. For more information and to register, please click here.



    MEET YOUR 2010 HVAC COMFORTECH FACULTY

    HVAC Comfortech provides our conference attendees with the best education available. We strive to have the perfect mix of contractors and industry consultants as part of the faculty each year.

    So, without further ado, we’d like you to meet the 2010 HVAC Comfortech faculty. You’ll see some familiar faces and some brand new ones too. The seminar line-up is outstanding, with something for everyone.

    Meet your speakers right here.

    Several seminars, with more to come, have already been announced. Please click here. to see the latest.





    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

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

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    Simple tags can prevent mistakes when identifying refrigerants, and stress the need to reclaim refrigerant. Tag systems you install and service with a label that attaches to the charging port on the condensing unit or heat pump. Affix with zip cable ties, and laminate if you prefer.

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