In This Edition:
  • EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - FREE STUFF FROM THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBSITE (PART II)
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  • EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - HOW TO DETERMINE REQUIRED RETURN GRILLE AIRFLOW
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  • NATE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE THE CONSUMER, ELEVATE THE CONTRACTOR
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  • MCAA RELEASES UPDATED CHANGE ORDER PUBLICATION
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  • ROGERS JOINS ACCA STAFF
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  • CATCH UP ON CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBINARS YOU MISSED
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  • HVAC CONTRACTORS: CB PROJECT DETAILER MAKES PUBLICITY A BREEZE
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  • FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
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  • OUR SPONSORS
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    This Week At Contracting Business Interactive March 16, 2011
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    EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - FREE STUFF FROM THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBSITE (PART II)

    This is the second part of a continuing series that highlights the free Service Roundtable downloads available from Contracting Business Magazine. Each month Contracting Business Magazine presents a free business tool prepared by the Service Roundtable that anyone can download from the magazine’s website. Below you will find another half-dozen freebies you might have missed from past issues. Read the description and click the links to any you want to download

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    EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - HOW TO DETERMINE REQUIRED RETURN GRILLE AIRFLOW

    When designing or redesigning an HVAC system, many contractors have asked how to determine the amount of airflow a return grille should pull from the conditioned space. Supply airflow is determined by ACCA Manual J or by some other accepted method depending on the heat loss or heat gain of each room. Here’s a quick and simple method to establish return grille required airflow that works every time.

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    NEWS & EDITORIAL

    NATE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN TO EDUCATE THE CONSUMER, ELEVATE THE CONTRACTOR

    North American Technician Excellence (NATE), the nation’s largest non-profit certification organization for HVACR technicians, is kicking off a campaign to educate homeowners throughout the country about the importance of selecting contractors who hire NATE-certified technicians.

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    MCAA RELEASES UPDATED CHANGE ORDER PUBLICATION

    The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) released a major update to its construction management publication, Change Orders, Productivity, Overtime—A Primer for the Construction Industry.

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    ROGERS JOINS ACCA STAFF

    The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), the nation's largest association of indoor environmental systems professionals, has announced that Emily Rogers joined the national staff as the Director of Energy Policy on March 14, 2011.

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    CATCH UP ON CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBINARS YOU MISSED

    Contracting Business recently offered free webinars. If you missed any, they're available in archive so you can attend them at your convenience. Topics for webinar sessions included:

    * Ceiling-Mounted Air Conditioners: A Cost-Effective Solution for Server Rooms
    * VFDs: An Emerging Sustainability Imperative
    * Cash is King - Tips for Improving Cash Flow

    Plus much more!

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    HVAC CONTRACTORS: CB PROJECT DETAILER MAKES PUBLICITY A BREEZE

    ContractingBusiness.com has made it easy for residential and commercial HVAC contractors to obtain publicity for recently completed comfort projects. It's the CB Project Detailer (CBPD), now online. Click below for details.

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