| ZEN Industries' November 2012
e-Newsletter |
Effective e-News from ZEN
e-Newsletters You Can Use
At ZEN Industries, Inc., we know most e-Newsletters are a waste of
your time. You really don’t need to know what awards we’ve won, what
conferences we’re attending, or how the latest company party went.
That’s why we strive to bring you news you can use, especially
articles about working efficiently, saving money, and increasing your
profits. Then we archive those articles online so that you can access
them anytime, when that brilliant idea we talked about 6 months ago
finally makes sense for you to investigate.
This month we take a look at some of the most helpful articles over
the last couple of years. You could call this our “Best of” issue.
HVAC Industry Articles
 Spiral Duct - Superior Results with Lower Cost
Studies have shown that using spiral ductwork
results in cost savings across a range of markets. That's why spiral
duct's market share in North America continues to grow.
You too can lower production, installation, and maintenance costs with
Spiral Duct.
Read More…
Problems with "In-House" HVAC Fabrication
Times are changing. The long tradition of HVAC Contractors
manufacturing their own HVAC ductwork in-house is under increasing
scrutiny.
Is "in-house" control really a formula for higher quality and
successful projects, or as the science of HVAC progresses are we seeing
that dedicated fabrication shops are set to serve the industry best?
Read More…
Bad Estimating Methods Can Eat Your Bottom Line
In the world of HVAC, profit margins are slim and your bottom line
can be crippled by everyday variances in estimating.
The biggest problem is establishing a base unit that is both accurate
and consistent. With no industry-wide standard, each software system
uses its own approach, and this can cause some expensive problems.
Read More…
Field Work Tips
 Painting
Over Hot Dip Galvanized Steel
A common challenge in working with HVAC ductwork is painting
galvanized steel pieces. Whether the reason is corrosion protection or
architectural design, the challenge is the same.
Read More…
Slip Fitting vs. Flange Connecting System, Up to 50% Savings
When it comes to HVAC installation, there are two primary areas where
you can save money (and improve your profit margin): material costs and
labor costs. Nowhere is this relationship clearer than in the difference
between traditional slip couplings and a modern flange connecting
system.
Read More…
Pressure Loss with Duct Size Changes
By using the equation Quantity = Area X Velocity you can
calculate duct size changes while maintaining the same quantity (CFM)
and velocity (FPM) in the duct. Unfortunately, the equation does not
take pressure loss due to friction into account, but you have to!
Read More…
Business
Insights
 Top
10 Reasons Businesses Fail
A lot of information on why businesses fail has come from business
owners (it was the fault of the bank, the economy, the employees, etc.)
Unfortunately, the reasons for failure cited by the owners are
frequently off point.
Read More…
Prevailing Wage Rates in Construction
Up-to-date prevailing wage rates are available online for every
construction trade in over 400 US metro areas. Access is available
through a FREE account at the Construction Work Zone website.
Read More…
Lien Laws - Getting Paid for Your Work
No matter the circumstances, what do you do when you're told you're
not getting paid? When you're under contract to improve someone's
property, you have a right to be paid, regardless of their changing
circumstances. Mechanic's lien laws protect your rights.
Read More…
Saving Time,
Money, and Headaches with Software
 Putting
Manual Take Offs Out to Pasture
One thing a tough economy does effectively is shake out inefficient
business practices. In the world of HVAC estimating, this means putting
manual take offs out to pasture. Not a sales pitch for the latest
software, this is ZEN’s experience going digital and how it can help
you.
Read More…
EastCoast CAD/CAM for Duct Drawings
Learn how ZEN’s new M.E.P. service uses EastCoast CAD/CAM software to
deliver accurate detailing and reporting along with a clear
visualization of how the final ductwork will be installed. Our
experience - remarkably accurate, 50% faster, and less expensive.
Read More…
AutoCAD on the Web – Real Time Collaboration
An obstruction on site wasn’t considered in the shop drawings.
Notations are made in a field book and it’s back to the CAD engineer for
revisions and reprinting. But what if everyone had real-time
collaborative access to digital drawings? They can, today!
Read More…
No matter how big or small your project:
ZEN Industries provides all or part of your HVAC
needs. HVAC ductwork manufactured according to your schedule,
meeting 3rd Edition 2005 SMACNA standards. Contact Drew McCaffrey -
Sales & Estimating at 877-600-0274.
Contact ZEN Industries today.
Return to Top
|
