West Virginia HVAC Contractor (2023-10-05)

The third edition of the HVAC Duct Construction Standards – Metal and Flexible is intended primarily for commercial and institutional duct construction. This American National Standard contains tables and details for constructing ductwork for ½" to 10" wg positive and negative pressures. This edition improves upon the second edition with expanded pressure class tables, separate tables for TDC/TDF construction and expanded tables for round duct construction including 6" wg positive and negative pressure and sizes up to 96". New in this edition is an engineering and design chapter to provide additional information to design professionals, double-wall construction details, new casing construction details and additional accessory items. The standard is applicable for construction using uncoated steel, galvanized and stainless steels and a limited range of aluminum ducts. This standard has been adopted in the ICC International Mechanical Code.

Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning is the HVACR standard for a new generation of learner. It correlates to HVAC Excellence and PAHRA accreditation requirements to ensure complete coverage that prepares students for career success. This edition has an improved instructional design, improved assessments, enhanced content on fundamentals, such as electrical theory and troubleshooting, and new digital assets that help students master knowledge, hands-on applications, and diagnostic skills. The revision also helps prepare students for employment and careers with new lab activities and features. Prepare your students for careers with new learning materials based upon the original HVACR industry standard.
Follow-the-Heat™ Animations provide 63 short animations that introduce foundational concepts using simple, easily understood graphics and narrations.
Troubleshooting Activities create an interactive experience designed to develop and promote troubleshooting techniques and logical diagnostic skills.
New chapter on Electrical Troubleshooting, and expanded electrical coverage in the text and lab manual provide excellent coverage of essential information.
Soft Skills for HVACR features emphasize the importance of workplace skills.
Service Call Troubleshooting features present on-the-job service call situations.
Full-color Lab Manual includes 35 new lab activities – including activities focusing on basic electrical skills and sheet metal construction.

2018 IMC Turbo Tabs consist of clear plastic self-adhesive tabs that have key sections of the 2018 International Mechanical Code printed on them in an easy-to-read format. Can be used with either the 2018 International Mechanical Code or the 2018 IMC Code and Commentary.

2018 International Mechanical Code establishes minimum regulations for mechanical systems using prescriptive and performance-related provisions. The code was developed with broad-based principles that make possible the use of new materials, methods, and design.

"The NASCLA Contractors Guide to Business, Law and Project Management" is divided into three primary segments:

The first segment delves into the initiation and planning phases of your enterprise. It offers guidance on crafting a business strategy, selecting an appropriate business framework, navigating the complexities of licensing and insurance, and acquiring fundamental skills in management and marketing.

The second segment explores essential knowledge required for managing a thriving construction enterprise. It encompasses topics such as cost estimation, handling contracts, scheduling, overseeing projects, adhering to safety and environmental regulations, and fostering positive relationships with workers, subcontractors, and clients.

The third segment furnishes crucial insights for managing your business's administrative tasks. It addresses financial oversight, fundamentals of taxation, and the intricacies of lien laws. Proper management of these business aspects is critical to avoid significant issues.

ACCA's latest update of the Manual N light commercial method, Wrightsoft's Right-N is a simple, clear, logical, yet very sophisticated program to help you compute your calculations quickly and accurately.