May's Photo: 80,000 Btu furnace with 9" ducts. This photo had to be a winner as soon as we saw it. The photo typifies the type of undersized duct systems that we all are secretly seeking. It appears to be an 80,000 BTU furnace with ONLY one 9" diameter round metal...
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NCI High Performance Contracting Overview – September Newsletter 2010
This month we feature a technical download and a marketing campaign consisting of four marketing pieces focused on Fall maintenance with HeatMaxx™. Nita outlines some great tips on dealing with change in your organization - a timely article in light of all the change...
NCI High Performance Contracting Overview – October Newsletter 2010
This month the newsletter is coming out a little late in part due to our October Performance Planning Retreat. And what a retreat it was! Performance Planning Retreat A Resounding Success Over half of NCI's Business Leadership members brought their key personnel to...
NCI High Performance Contracting Overview – May Newsletter 2011
This month we feature an exciting article from NCI's own David Richardson on HomeMaxx QuickCheck™, NCI's new initial Home Performance testing module developed by our sister company, ESI. The QuickCheck module which was unveiled at NCI's 2011 Summit in March was...
NCI High Performance Contracting Overview – May Newsletter 2010
This month we feature both technical and business-oriented articles focused on helping your Performance-Based business. Be sure to read Nita Brooks' article on Generation Gaps - it's a real eye opener! Rob takes a look at the importance of both Airside and...
NCI High Performance Contracting Overview – July Newsletter 2010
This month we feature three very informative articles for your technicians, sales people, and management. The first is by Jim Davis on how to test common vented appliances to make sure they're venting safely. It's recommended the procedures be performed by NCI...
NCI High Performance Contracting Overview – January Newsletter 2010
This month we have some great feature articles and downloads, including Rob's observations of the new Quality Installation Standards, and how NCI is building tools to help you implement the standards in the field along with the Performance-Based approach. We're also...
NCI High Performance Contracting Overview – February Newsletter 2011
This month we feature a guest editorial from one of our Technical Excellence Members who recently moved up to Business Leadership level, Bryan Lee of Lee's Accu-Tech. Besides running a successful HVAC company in Fresno, CA, he also teaches HVAC classes in his area. Be...
NCI High Performance Contracting Overview – December Newsletter 2010
This month we feature some great technical articles as well as a business feature on budgeting. You'll find each of these articles can be printed and shared with your staff members based on their roles. This month's sales download will help you close more sales by...
NCI High Performance Contracting Overview – August Newsletter 2010
Exciting Developments in Southern California Last December NCI was successfully awarded a 3-year training contract with Southern California Edison to bring Performance-Based HVAC training to HVAC contractors and energy professionals in their service territory -...