Remodeling

Contracts, negotiations in 2011 and beyond

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 16:00:00 +0000

AL SCHWARTZ PLUMBING CONTRACTOR

The marketplace today has changed so drastically, and in so many ways, that it is difficult to form a complete list. The one constant though, is that contractors still exist (at least for the immediate future) and subcontractors still engage in commerce with them.

$31,000 check from WaterFurnace sets record as largest single donation to USO of Indiana

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 18:34:00 +0000

Proceeds from 23rd Annual Supplier Golf Outing contribute to record donation

Soefker Services LLC uses software package to offer energy services

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 18:45:00 +0000

Steve Spaulding Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

MEMPHIS — Soefker Services LLC had a problem. Its parent company, W.A. Soefker & Son, had been in the general construction business since 1944. In 1990 it started Soefker Services LLC as a dedicated services company.

BrassCraft Manufacturing Celebrates Its 65th Anniversary

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 20:59:00 +0000

BrassCraft Manufacturing Company, a pioneer in the development of plumbing products, is celebrating its sixty-fifth anniversary.

D.C. energy efficiency world gets murkier

Wed, 31 Aug 2011 00:26:00 +0000

At first I was going to begin this posting by saying I’m stunned, I’m surprised, this situation is ridiculous and stupid. But then I remembered that I’m writing about the government. As reported on page 1 of CONTRACTOR magazine's September 2011 issue, ...

As I See It

Bienvenu says PHCC members must stay up-to-date on technologies, take part in politics

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:36:00 +0000

CANDACE ROULO Of CONTRACTOR’s staff

FALLS CHURCH, VA. — It’s no surprise Keith Bienvenu will become president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association this September at CONNECT 2011, Minneapolis.

Murphy Company Welcomes Steve Vangyia as Service Account Manager

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 15:49:00 +0000

Murphy Company, one of the nation’s top mechanical contractors, welcomes Steve Vangyia as a service account manager.

WARMBOARD-R RADIANT HEATING PANEL

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 20:45:00 +0000

THE WARMBOARD-R RADIANT HEATING PANEL is a 13/16"-thick structural panel that provides the same performance as the company's 11/8"-thick radiant subfloor panel. The slimmer profile makes it ideal for remodels and renovations where the full structural ...

New Online Training Course Helps Construction Professionals Leverage Tax Incentives

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:31:00 +0000

A new online training course from the Propane Education & Research Council (PERC) is designed to help construction professionals understand how propane appliances and systems can contribute to higher scores on green building rating systems.

Overcoming copper thieves, mold and deadly bacteria

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 20:21:00 +0000

Special to CONTRACTOR

KILLINGTON, VT. — Plagued with Legionella bacteria infestation, copper looting and unabated mold growth, the 97-room Cortina Inn here was in need of an overhaul. Among the needs: an entire heating and domestic water supply makeover.