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Rules for improved cash flow

Money is to your business like blood is to your body. Putting it bluntly, without proper blood flow you die. Without proper cash flow your business fails. It is up to you, and you alone, to utilize proper ... >> More

Is there a Star in you?

I recently attended the holiday program at Willard Elementary School. My nephew, Jackson, is a fourth-grader. This year his class put on a production of “Elfis.” Elfis, as you might guess, is an elf who ... >> More

Despite world turmoil, PVF markets set to soar

The 2012 PVF sector’s performance potential is poised for the best record ever generated by this energy, power and expansion-anticipated flow control infrastructure. ... >> More

Hydronics forecast: Looking ahead to 2012

As we’re in the process of closing out 2011 here at Foley Mechanical, I took some time to reflect on 2011. We’re ending the fourth quarter on an upswing and had a positive year. Gross revenues stayed ... >> More

Example project: Combi 101 retrofit in Canoncito, N.M.

Existing hydronic (hot water) home heating systems represent a largely untapped market for solar heating installation. Solar retrofits are especially attractive for the following reasons: ... >> More