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<br /> www.contractormag.com MAY 2013<br /> A Penton Publication XXX 2013<br /> PLUMBING | PIPING | HYDRONICS | RADIANT | BATH/KITCHEN | TECHNOLOGY | TOOLS | TRUCKS | GREEN | MANAGEMENT<br /> 2013 Book of Giants<br /> should expand<br /> by 3%-6%,<br /> it's being held<br /> back by political<br /> uncertainty over<br /> feBdYerSaTlEbVuEdgSePtAULDING OF CONTRACTOR'S STAFF<br /> and tax policy and<br /> an uncertain energy<br /> policy. We need to figure<br /> out how to get out of our<br /> own way before the economy<br /> will expand at the rate that it should.<br /> Our Book of Giants coverage begins on page 18.<br /> ClimateMaster rooftop units. 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