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NCI Photo of the Month – Nov 2010

OK, the one to the bedroom goes up, around, and over, and the kitchen is down, across, and... no wait. More tape! Photo submitted by Bryan Weesner, Holt Plumbing & Heating Submit your worst HVAC system photos to robf@ncihvac.com for the December Photo of the Month...

NCI Photo of the Month – May 2013

No lock can prevent the pursuit of indoor comfort Photo submitted by: Al Tibbs of Closer Look Inspections Submit your worst HVAC system photos to robf@ncihvac.com for the Photo of the Month contest.

NCI Photo of the Month – May 2011

For some reason I get these headaches every time I take a sauna... Photo submitted by: Corey Hickman - Comfort Matters Heating & Air Submit your worst HVAC system photos to robf@ncihvac.com for the June Photo of the Month contest.

NCI Photo of the Month – May 2010

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...

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...