Over time, many if not all employees eventually become comfortable in their work environment. I don’t think this can be helped, be-cause with routine comes contentment.

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The Benefits Of A Software Development Consultant

Small-batch HVAC solutions still make sense.

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

March 2, 2015

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Back around 2002, I came up with this idea based on a perceived need to have commissioning software available for me to write functional performance test (FPT) documents.

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The Pitfalls Of The Longtime Employee

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

February 2, 2015

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Over my 50 years in the HVAC industry (OMG … 50 years!) I made it a point to change jobs approximately every seven years to continue to improve my knowledge of the HVAC industry.

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ASHRAE Winter Meeting & AHR Expo: What’s In It For Me?

Events past and present show why you should get involved.

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

January 1, 2015

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Back in 1980, I attended my first ASHRAE winter meeting, and yes, I am aware that some of you readers weren’t born then, but I digress.

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More On First-Time Managers

Showing the group the big picture and tailoring skill sets to the workload can pay off.

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

December 1, 2014

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With this year coming to an end and a new business year starting next month, this is a good time for a first-time manager to stop and take one last look at her first year business plan and assess how things went relative to the company’s goals; the employees within the group’s goals; and the group’s sales, revenue, and operating budget.

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Third-Party Troubleshooting Review - Part 2

Mapping out the system and walking to conclusions will go a long way in solving mechanical errors.

Howard McKew, P.E., C.P.E.

November 1, 2014

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Continuing on with Part 2 of the discussion on troubleshooting problematic HVAC systems and buildings, I want to get a little more detailed with how to grasp the big picture when starting out with problem solving an installation.

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