Wow! As I reflect on my first trip to Europe and my first time at the ISH trade show, or trade fair as our German friends call it, wow is the first thing that comes to mind. Last week I had the honor to accompany a great group of boiler engineers from the US market Read more
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ASHRAE Publishes Revision of Ground Source Heat Pump Book ATLANTA – When ASHRAE’s original book on ground source heat pumps was published 17 years ago, such systems were used mainly in residential settings and designers who used them were seen as risk takers. Today, the technology is much more widely used having been recognized for Read more
We’ve all heard the adage, “If you want something done right, do it yourself.” Wouldn’t it be great to have 5, 15 or 100 of you out and about working for your business? That way you’d know at all times things were getting done, and up to your standards. Why not clone yourself? Oh the Read more
It’s no secret that the trades are desperate for skilled workers. Part of the problem in recruiting young people to the trades lies in the manner in which tradespeople are perceived. A select few have made it their mission to update the perception of tradespeople. Mike Rowe’s TV Show “Dirty Jobs” highlights important trades jobs Read more
It happened again. Another 5-alarm fire at an apartment complex leaving nearly 450 people without a roof over their heads. This is a direct quote from the news report: “Nassau County Assistant Chief Fire Marshal Michael Uttaro says firefighters found plumbers tools in the building in a vacant apartment where the fire is believed to Read more