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Summit 2010 Pre-Conference Training Sessions

Maximize your Summit learning opportunity by attending our Pre-Conference Training sessions. Taught by NCI industry professionals, these innovative sessions will show you new techniques in analysis, field testing and system renovation. Combine these sessions with our Exclusive Business Training; and launch all areas of your business to new heights in performance and profitability. Re-certify your staff and jump-start your business year with NCI's Pre-Conference Training!

Summit 2010 Exclusive!

The Future of Field Testing with CommonCents™ and ComfortMaxx™
Tuesday April 13 and Wednesday April 14

Spend a day with Tim Hanes learning how this software can multiply your field productivity and advance your HVAC system diagnostics ability overnight. Simply follow the prompts of the program as it guides you through the home as you collect essential test data. After years ofdevelopment and refinement, CommonCents™ is now ready to become part of your company's testing and diagnostic processes.

Learn to automate your field testing and deliver consistent test protocol and diagnostic results as you test and input your data into CommonCents™. Let this advanced program infuse the full body of NCI knowledge into your test results and diagnostics on every job at the push of a button. Tim will walk you through what it takes to participate in the program and the benefits it will provide your company and customers day to day. Learn to use the software to educate your customers and help them become aware of the need for, and the benefits of system renovation.

We'll show you how to turn your testing information into a scope of work your installers can use as they renovate the system. This program collects data for Advanced HeatMaxx™ and CoolMaxx™ testing as well as Advanced PerforMaxx™ test-in and test out reporting. Learn how to achieve ComfortMaxx™ system certification through CommonCents™.

- All NCI Members and NCI Certified Contractors
Qualifies for Residential Air Balancing 2-Year Recertification
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Business Development

Business Management Basics
The NCI Performance-Based Business Model™ with Nita Brooks
Wednesday April 14

Having trouble understanding why your business just isn't producing the net profits you expect? You'll never look at your business in the same way after this training. In this one day session, you'll learn how to manage your business by creating and applying Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to each facet of your contracting company. Learn every benchmark and how each one affects production and profitability by department. Understand how to hold others accountable for KPI performance and regain control over your company's performance and profitability. The road to Performance-Based success starts here!

- NCI Members Only
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High Performance Contracting
Managing Performance by KPIs with Bob Wilkins
Tuesday April 13 and Wednesday April 14

This Business Leadership exclusive two-day class, has been designed to teach you how to manage your company using the key performance standards learned from Business Management Basics. In this session, you will learn practical applications that will help you develop a Performance-Based culture throughout your company. Learn how to build a stronger, more successful business by implementing NCI's Performance-Based Business Model™. This session will help you attain your targeted goals for Performance-Based success and build a loyal customer following through NCI's lead generation and marketing methods. This is one pre-conference session you won't want to miss!

- Business Leadership Members Only
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Technical

Redesigning HVAC Systems
to Maximize Performance with Rob Falke
Tuesday April 13 and Wednesday April 14

Combining live system testing with industry design standards has allowed us to develop advanced design methods that have not previously been available to the HVAC industry. Attend this one day training session to learn NCI's method of selecting a system fan that matches a duct system designed to meet real field conditions. This design method can be easily taught your sales team, service techs and installers, and implemented in the field. Learn how to select equipment from manufacturer's data based on local weather data and the desired comfort parameters selected by the customer, not the manufacturer.

- All NCI Members and NCI Certified Contractors
Qualifies for Residential Air Balancing 2-Year Recertification
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Advanced CO Combustion
with Jim Davis
Tuesday April 13 and Wednesday April 14

Join Jim Davis and get the latest information and techniques on combustion analysis and CO testing in this session. Jim will keep you current with test procedures and diagnostics, as well as effective troubleshooting methods. He'll also show you the best way to utilize NCI's exclusive and updated SafeMaxx™ testing procedure. Take this opportunity to make sure you are maximizing income opportunities in your business, and providing the greatest safety and peace of mind for your customers. Improve and fine tune your skills and knowledge as you qualify for NCI CO and Combustion Recertification.

- All NCI Members and NCI Certified Contractors
Qualifies for Residential CO/Combustion 2-Year Recertification
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