Contractor Magazine

Security means more than just downloading antivirus software

If you want your plumbing business to stay safe from the online cybercriminals that are growing in prominence by the day, it’s going to take more than simply having antivirus software....More

Jan 30, 2015

News

Contractor

Green growth, innovation could mean big things for manufacturing

The economy hasn’t made it easy for contracting or manufacturing businesses to grow in recent years, but the St. Louis Post-Dispatch is reporting that green growth, sustainability and innovation could all help the manufacturing industry in the near future....More

Jan 30, 2015

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Contractor

Faced with a huge business problem? Reductionism works!

Been a real chore to write lately, actually impossible, and the cause happened literally overnight. One day I'm fine, the next I wake with tremendous pain, can barely walk, and been in-'n-out of the hospital for what the docs call Osteoarthritis, a fancy way of saying my effin' back caved. So, now I have a new “job” — taking care of my ol’ bod, managing pain, and keeping from getting depressed....More

Jan 30, 2015

Article

Mr. Rooter Named Top Franchise in Franchise Business Review

Franchise Business Review released its annual list of the Top 200 Franchises, naming Mr. Rooter Plumbing a leader in the home service category for 2015....More

Jan 29, 2015

News

Contractor

Plumbing accident gives great reminder to keep on top of safety

A recent plumbing accident in New Jersey is a reminder for contractors to always put safety first....More

Jan 29, 2015

IdeaXchange

Your marketing strategy for 2015!

The New Year is here; 2015 has arrived and it’s time to make sure that you are putting your best foot forward from an online marketing perspective....More

Jan 28, 2015

blog

Success at Design & Construction Week and AHR Expo

Since Monday, Jan. 20, I have been on the road attending two of the largest trade shows for plumbing and hydronic contractors....More

Jan 28, 2015

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Best of AHR 2015: Trucks and Vans

Trucks and truck manufacturers had a strong presence at AHR Expo 2015.

Jan 28, 2015

Article

William Smith, FASPE, named ASPE’s new Executive Director/CEO

The American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE) is pleased to announce the appointment of William M. Smith, FASPE, as the Society’s new Executive Director/CEO....More

Jan 27, 2015

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Best of AHR 2015: Apps and Applications

With every passing year the AHR Expo sees more and more software manufacturers represented.

Jan 27, 2015

Article

Uponor Commercial PEX Piping System Display

Contractor's Candace Roulo gives us a look at the company's latest commercial piping product line....More

Jan 27, 2015

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Weekly Product Gallery: New from AHR Expo 2015

This year's AHR Expo has been a showcase for a host of innovative products from across the plumbing, heating and HVAC industries.

Jan 27, 2015

Article

ECR International Unveils New Heat Exchanger

Check out the new Helix VLT vertically mounted stainless steel condensing heat exchanger....More

Jan 27, 2015

Article

Ron Kline Celebrates 50 Years at Mansfield Plumbing With Perfect Attendance Record

On January 30, 2015, Mansfield Plumbing employee Ron Kline reaches a career milestone most people would never dream of — 50 years with the same company — and with a perfect attendance record....More