In This Edition:
  • EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - EVEN MORE FREE STUFF FROM THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBSITE
  • EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - WHY MANY HVAC EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AREN'T WORKING-PART 1
  • CARRIER CORP.'S MEXICO FACTORY RECEIVES LEED® GOLD CERTIFICATION
  • GREEN HOME BUILDING PASSES 10,000 LEED-CERTIFIED HOME MILESTONE
  • HVAC COMFORTECH UNVEILS LOWEST REGISTRATION RATES EVER!
  • CALL FOR ENTRIES: QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARDS
  • CATCH UP ON CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBINARS YOU MISSED
  • HVAC CONTRACTORS: CB PROJECT DETAILER MAKES PUBLICITY A BREEZE
  • FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
  • OUR SPONSORS
  • This Week At Contracting Business Interactive April 6, 2011
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    EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - EVEN MORE FREE STUFF FROM THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS WEBSITE

    This is the third 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 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 - WHY MANY HVAC EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AREN'T WORKING-PART 1

    More and more successful HVAC contractors are choosing not to participate in government and utility HVAC efficiency programs across the country. Also, a significant number of these programs are being shut down by their sponsors because they have not saved adequate energy to warrant their existence. So, what’s driving the changes in these programs and what can be done to improve them in the future?

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    NEWS & EDITORIAL

    CARRIER CORP.'S MEXICO FACTORY RECEIVES LEED® GOLD CERTIFICATION

    The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recognized Carrier Corp. for its commitment to environmental sustainability, awarding the Monterrey, Mexico Commercial factory with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®)* Gold certification. The Carrier facility is the first HVAC factory in the world to receive LEED Gold certification.

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    GREEN HOME BUILDING PASSES 10,000 LEED-CERTIFIED HOME MILESTONE

    More than 10,000 homes across the U.S. have earned LEED certification through the LEED for Homes program, according to the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED-certified home projects span the residential market, from multi- and single-family, to market rate and affordable housing.

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    HVAC COMFORTECH UNVEILS LOWEST REGISTRATION RATES EVER!

    September 21-23, 2011 – Indiana Convention Center – Indianapolis, IN.

    HVAC Comfortech is widely regarded as the best event in the industry... and now its more affordable than ever!!

    We are happy to offer the lowest full conference rate we have had - $395 - to our attendees as a thank you for 16 years of incredible support. Group rates are even lower (see website for details), so register today and enjoy the full Comfortech experience for less.

    Of course, our Product Showcase+ option is still free (online only, $20 onsite) and gets you access to the HVACR WEEK product showcase featuring aisles and aisles of the latest products and technology in the HVACR industry. All the top manufacturers and service providers will be there and so make plans and join us in Indianapolis. Your Product Showcase+ registration gets you more than just on the show floor. You also get access to:

    * HVACR WEEK Opening Keynote Event - 9/22 @ 9:15am
    * Innovations & Opportunities Sessions - 9/22 @ 3:45pm
    * HVACR WEEK Friday General Session - 9/23 @ 10:00 am

    To see the latest list of exhibitors, click here.

    Online registration is available right now by clicking here.

    Keep updated on the full event schedule here.

    THE SEMINAR LINE-UP STARTS TO COME INTO FOCUS

    HVAC Comfortech offers our seminar attendees the best education in the industry, hands down. 2011 will be no different. Once again, our faculty will focus on four (4) curriculum tracks dedicated to providing attendees the tools and tips they need to instantly improve their business management approach:

    Sales & Marketing
    Business Management
    Technical
    Service Management

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





    CALL FOR ENTRIES: QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARDS

    It's time to share your best work with the rest of the HVAC industry! ENTER THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARDS!

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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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