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Hollywood often includes plot points hinging on HVAC systems. &#xd; But how often do they get the details right&#x3f; Heat]]></description><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2014 04&#x3a;00&#x3a;00 EST</pubDate><guid><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;25308&#x2f;HVAC-Movie-Stars]]></guid><dc:creator>Engineering360 eNewsletter</dc:creator><dc:subject>HVAC Blog</dc:subject></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where are the Techs&#x3f;]]></title><link><![CDATA[https&#x3a;&#x2f;&#x2f;cr4.globalspec.com&#x2f;blogentry&#x2f;25172&#x2f;Where-are-the-Techs&#x3f;from_rss&#x3d;1]]></link><description><![CDATA[Business is booming in the HVAC industry as efficient new designs, &#xd; wireless thermostat installations, upgrades to attain LEED &#xd; certification, and other tasks are keeping contractors busy. There&#x27;s &#xd; just one problem&#x3a; Finding qualified workers to install and service these&#xd;  systems. 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