CAD and the HVAC contractor. (computer-aided design systems)

From: Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News | Date: January 20, 1992| Author: Llewellyn, George M. | Copyright information

CAD and the hvac contractor

* From the draftsman all the way to the installers at the job site, computer-aided design holds the promise of increased productivity, greater accuracy, and a better bottom line.

Only a few years ago, contractors considered a facsimile machine a pricey toy for "big money" companies with more budget than sense. Now it's difficult to find a contractor without a fax machine; offices frequently have more than one.

Prior to the f...

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