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Greenbuild exhibitors<br />
get down to business<br />
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BY ROBERT P. MADER<br />
OF CONTRACTOR'S STAFF<br />
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TORONTO — The exhibits at the annual Greenbuild<br />
Show continue to become increasingly practical and<br />
pragmatic, much like the university competition that<br />
is the Solar Decathlon in Washington that wrapped up<br />
earlier in<a title="November 2011 page 1" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=1">www.contractormag.comA Penton Publication </a> www.contractormag.comA Penton Publication <a title="November 2011 page 2" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=2">For information circle 240 </a> For information circle 240 <a title="November 2011 page 3" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=3">— Industry News —Calif. Gov. vetoes rainwater </a> — Industry News —Calif. Gov. vetoes rainwater <a title="November 2011 page 4" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=4">For information circle 202-*EMgflFrom October</a> For information circle 202-*EMgflFrom October<a title="November 2011 page 5" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=5">— Industry News —Emotion trumps rationality in</a> — Industry News —Emotion trumps rationality in<a title="November 2011 page 6" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=6">— Industry News —California Governor vetoes r</a> — Industry News —California Governor vetoes r<a title="November 2011 page 7" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=7">For information circle 204The new degree of comfo</a> For information circle 204The new degree of comfo<a title="November 2011 page 8" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=8">— Industry News —Rheem Team launch 'Chasing t</a> — Industry News —Rheem Team launch 'Chasing t<a title="November 2011 page 9" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=9">SNAP IT !SIMPLEONE-TOUCHDigitalRIDGID</a> SNAP IT !SIMPLEONE-TOUCHDigitalRIDGID<a title="November 2011 page 10" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=10">DiscoverHiddenProblemsBefore They Take aChill</a> DiscoverHiddenProblemsBefore They Take aChill<a title="November 2011 page 11" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=11">1 </a> 1 <a title="November 2011 page 12" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=12">— Industry News —Mass. is listed as most ener</a> — Industry News —Mass. is listed as most ener<a title="November 2011 page 13" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=13">OUR LEGACY OF INNOVATION CONTINUES WITH NEW ANDR</a> OUR LEGACY OF INNOVATION CONTINUES WITH NEW ANDR<a title="November 2011 page 14" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=14">Ñ Management by Al Schwartz Ñ PLUMBING CONTRACTOR</a> Ñ Management by Al Schwartz Ñ PLUMBING CONTRACTOR<a title="November 2011 page 15" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=15">What’s thesmart move?Efficient. 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Ea<a title="November 2011 page 16" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=16">— Forum/Letters —PERC provides drainline carr</a> — Forum/Letters —PERC provides drainline carr<a title="November 2011 page 17" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=17">Iron Pipe Gas Pip</a> Iron Pipe Gas Pip<a title="November 2011 page 18" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=18">— Alternative Fuel Vehicles — I </a> — Alternative Fuel Vehicles — I <a title="November 2011 page 19" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=19">“BusinessLink dealers get to offer a unique, valu</a> “BusinessLink dealers get to offer a unique, valu<a title="November 2011 page 20" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=20">— AFVs —Comfort Solutions. “During t</a> — AFVs —Comfort Solutions. “During t<a title="November 2011 page 21" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=21">— Alternative Fuel Vehicles — </a> — Alternative Fuel Vehicles — <a title="November 2011 page 22" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=22">— Plumbing by Dave Yates —PLUMBING CONTRACTOR</a> — Plumbing by Dave Yates —PLUMBING CONTRACTOR<a title="November 2011 page 23" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=23">�����™ � �����™������� �������������Smart ci</a> �����™ � �����™������� �������������Smart ci<a title="November 2011 page 24" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=24">Fire at will.The GREAT STUFF PROTM Foam Dispen</a> Fire at will.The GREAT STUFF PROTM Foam Dispen<a title="November 2011 page 25" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=25"> WHETHER YOUR WINDOWS LOOK OUT ON BIG SKIES </a> WHETHER YOUR WINDOWS LOOK OUT ON BIG SKIES <a title="November 2011 page 26" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=26">— Technology by William & Patti Feldman — compute</a> — Technology by William & Patti Feldman — compute<a title="November 2011 page 27" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=27">For information circle 221SIZEDOESATTERWe'v</a> For information circle 221SIZEDOESATTERWe'v<a title="November 2011 page 28" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=28">— On Law by Mike Callahan — CONSTRUCTION ATTORNEY</a> — On Law by Mike Callahan — CONSTRUCTION ATTORNEY<a title="November 2011 page 29" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=29">lower cost-of-ownership.</a> lower cost-of-ownership.<a title="November 2011 page 30" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=30">— Finances by Irv Blackman — TAX AUTHorITYA</a> — Finances by Irv Blackman — TAX AUTHorITYA<a title="November 2011 page 31" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=31">Introducing Sprint Direct Connect.Shorten alread</a> Introducing Sprint Direct Connect.Shorten alread<a title="November 2011 page 32" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=32">For information circle 224— PDreopjeacrtmMeanta</a> For information circle 224— PDreopjeacrtmMeanta<a title="November 2011 page 33" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=33">THE FAST WAYTO EARN GREAT PRIZESTHE CONTRACTOR </a> THE FAST WAYTO EARN GREAT PRIZESTHE CONTRACTOR <a title="November 2011 page 34" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=34">— Hydronic Systems by Carol Fey — CONTROLS AUTHOR</a> — Hydronic Systems by Carol Fey — CONTROLS AUTHOR<a title="November 2011 page 35" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=35">Take your pick and we'll </a> Take your pick and we'll <a title="November 2011 page 36" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=36">— Columnists —Software for here, there and ev</a> — Columnists —Software for here, there and ev<a title="November 2011 page 37" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=37">— Superior Sediment Filtration — Micro Z Filtra</a> — Superior Sediment Filtration — Micro Z Filtra<a title="November 2011 page 38" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=38">— Best Practices by Howard W. Coleman — PRINCIPAL</a> — Best Practices by Howard W. Coleman — PRINCIPAL<a title="November 2011 page 39" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=39">Energize your sales. Out</a> Energize your sales. Out<a title="November 2011 page 40" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=40">— Industry News —OESP offers free six-month m</a> — Industry News —OESP offers free six-month m<a title="November 2011 page 41" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=41"> For the fifth straight year, Brad</a> For the fifth straight year, Brad<a title="November 2011 page 42" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=42">— Forum —PERC provides drainline carry resear</a> — Forum —PERC provides drainline carry resear<a title="November 2011 page 43" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=43">3-speed UPS������� �������������The right pum</a> 3-speed UPS������� �������������The right pum<a title="November 2011 page 44" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=44">— Industry News —Nexstar members learn to tur</a> — Industry News —Nexstar members learn to tur<a title="November 2011 page 45" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=45">NOT ALLFITTINGSARE CREATEDEQUALImitation may</a> NOT ALLFITTINGSARE CREATEDEQUALImitation may<a title="November 2011 page 46" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=46">— Industry News —Greenbuild exhibitors get do</a> — Industry News —Greenbuild exhibitors get do<a title="November 2011 page 47" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=47">— Industry News —turing 0.8-gpf technolo</a> — Industry News —turing 0.8-gpf technolo<a title="November 2011 page 48" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=48">— Industry News —Most efficient products take</a> — Industry News —Most efficient products take<a title="November 2011 page 49" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=49">— Literature Showcase — USE CIRCLE NUMBER FOR MO</a> — Literature Showcase — USE CIRCLE NUMBER FOR MO<a title="November 2011 page 50" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=50">— Green Products — FOR MORE INFORMATION </a> — Green Products — FOR MORE INFORMATION <a title="November 2011 page 51" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=51">— Products —editor's choiceTHE 2012 DODGE RA</a> — Products —editor's choiceTHE 2012 DODGE RA<a title="November 2011 page 52" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=52">— Products —▲ THIS 14" ABRASIVE C</a> — Products —▲ THIS 14" ABRASIVE C<a title="November 2011 page 53" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=53">CLASSIFIEDSPRODUCTS FOR SALE</a> CLASSIFIEDSPRODUCTS FOR SALE<a title="November 2011 page 54" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=54">— Editorial by Bob Mader — EDITOR-IN-CHIEF</a> — Editorial by Bob Mader — EDITOR-IN-CHIEF<a title="November 2011 page 55" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=55">It's the law of the Pro: Less time spent on one j</a> It's the law of the Pro: Less time spent on one j<a title="November 2011 page 56" href="http://viewer.zmags.com/publication/7d0b52a7?page=56">Paired Systems ProvideMaximum Performance</a> Paired Systems ProvideMaximum Performance