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Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:44:07 EDT

A Closer Look at Fabrication Equipment

rking@accubid.com(By Ron King, Vice President, Product Management)

Last month, I wrote an article titled "Time to Start Prefabricating", which explained the need to maximize your profits through a proven technique of prefabricating. The article explained from a high level the different steps involved in the fabrication process. Today, I would like to talk more specifically about some of the work stations and the tools or equipment used in the process...

The Specialist
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:44:07 EDT

Will They Walk Through Fire for You?

gcabral@accubid.com(By Gil Cabral, Manager, Education & Training)

Portions of the following article are based on the book Just Listen by Dr. Mark Goulston. I recall a conversation I once had with a project manager who told me that he thought so highly of his boss – the owner of a large contracting firm – that he would 'walk through fire for him'. That statement left an impression on me, for it was truly sincere and uncommon...

Trainer's Corner
Tue, 9 Mar 2010 09:44:07 EDT

Accessing Company Data in Enterprise

jbarrett@accubid.com(By John Barrett, Instructor)

With most software these days, a relatively small investment of time on the front end can save you time and energy for when you need it most. It has been proven time and again that this approach promotes standardization and consistency. This practice transcends into all aspects of business. It is no different with your estimating software. Access to information needs to be quick and easy and most importantly, centralized...

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Associations

Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association

Founded in 1883, PHCCA is the oldest trade organization in the construction industry and represents contractors who work in the plumbing-heating-cooling industry. www.phccweb.org


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Mechanical Contractors Association of America

Representing more than 2,000 mechanical contractors, MCAA is dedicated to promoting excellence and committed to quality. MCAA members deliver construction that moves quickly and efficiently. www.mcaa.org


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Associated Builders and Contractors

ABC is the only national association devoted exclusively to the merit shop philosophy and represents nearly 23,000 contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and related firms from across the country and from all specialties in the construction industry.www.abc.org


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Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada

The Mechanical Contractors Association of Canada (MCAC) is a national, non-profit business association helping dedicated professionals work together for the promotion, improvement, and advancement of the mechanical contracting industry.www.mcac.ca


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Partners

Allpriser

Allpriser Ltd has been publishing the standard Plumbing and Heating pricing reference in Canada since 1919. www.allpriser.com


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Gastite

A division of Titeflex Corporation, Gastite is a world power in fluid and tubular piping systems, and a pioneer in fuel gas piping. www.gastite.com


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GTCO

GTCO is a world leader in computer input peripherals having pioneered the use of pen-based electromagnetic sensing technology currently utilized in interactive whiteboard, and digitizer product lines including the GTCO Roll-Up II. www.gtco.com


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Harrison

From industry-proven price books to internet-based update services and accounting tools, Harrison remains committed to providing the mechanical industry with its single most complete source of information. www.hph-e-office.com


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Trade Service

Trade Service is the leading provider of content and pricing solutions for the Electrical, Plumbing/PVF, HVACR, Industrial and Office Products industries. www.tradeservice.com


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