July 2022

Weekly Product Gallery: WaveCel, Lochinvar, GF Piping, Knipex, Brass Knuckle, Keen

June 29, 2022

This week's gallery spotlights a 360-degree shock-absorbing hard hat, a commercial fire-tube boiler, ductile iron push-on fittings, a compact pliers wrench, anti-fog safety glasses...

2022 PHCC Super Foremen Workshop at Viega's NH training facility.

Viega Sponsors PHCC Foremen Workshop

June 28, 2022

Attendees learned the value of pre-planning, duty to contribute to the success of the company.

Johnson Controls Backs Call on G7 to Consider New Carbon Prices

June 28, 2022

The signatories have come together under the banner of the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI)—a collection of more than 400 CEOs.

How High-Performance Technology Can Help Alleviate the Water Crisis

June 28, 2022

It’s not about how much water is used, it’s how the water is used, and the innovative efficiencies that evolved through testing and design.

Christos Ruci, Limbach's new Chief Information Officer.

Limbach Holdings Appoints Christos Ruci to CIO

June 28, 2022

Ruci has begun to partner externally with Limbach's customers to drive the company's digital solutions go-to-market strategy.

Water Crisis Costs US Economy $8.5 Billion per Year

June 28, 2022

New report provides an in-depth analysis of the costs and benefits of extending water and sanitation access to every home in the United States.

Fire Protection From Afar

June 27, 2022

A new standard—NFPA 915 Proposed Standard for Remote Inspections—looms.

Since 1903, Dallas Plumbing Co. has been serving the Dallas/Fort Worth community.

Air Pros USA Acquires Dallas Plumbing Company

June 24, 2022

In business since 1903, Dallas Plumbing Company specializes in plumbing, air conditioning, and heating solutions.

From left to right, Tunnel to Towers Foundation representative Andrew McClure receives a check for $25,000 from Taco Comfort Solutions’ Benjamin White, Manager, Supply Chain, and John White, III, Sr. Vice President, OEM Sales.

Taco, Wales-Darby Team Up to Benefit Tunnel to Towers Foundation

June 23, 2022

Tunnel to Towers Foundation supports families of fallen and severely injured military and first responders.

Water Demand Calculator Published as Standalone Document

June 23, 2022

The document is a direct extract from Appendix M of the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code, which was developed via an ANSI-accredited development process.

Student Innovators Compete to Solve Global Water Issues

June 23, 2022

High school and university students from 51 countries compete to claim the $20,000 prize purse in the Xylem Ignite Global Student Innovation Challenge.

NTI Launches Immersion Program for a Fast-Track Career in the Trades

June 23, 2022

First-of-its kind program offers specialized online training with enrollment open to students anywhere in the United States.

Harris Products Group presented a $25,000 donation to Sisu in May. Pictured from left are Amy McMillan, Michelle Kuhrt, Carla Baker, Greg Doria (president of Harris), Daphaney Teaver, Melissa Nolan and Gloria Farrell. Baker, Teaver and Farrell are Sisu employees.

Harris Supports Children’s Non-Profit Sisu with $25,000 Donation

June 22, 2022

The organization brings educational, therapeutic, nursing and support services to children with special needs in 16 counties in northeast Georgia.

IAPMO R&T Registration Services Rebrands as SCB

June 22, 2022

The rebrand as Systems Certification Body signifies the next phase of the organization’s growth.

Weekly Product Gallery: Taco, Kallista, Mikrofill, Festool, Wright Tool, SmartFaucet

June 22, 2022

This week's gallery highlights a high-efficiency circulator, a distinctive bathroom faucet, a commercial building pressurization unit, a ratchet container system, a slip-free ...

Manhattan Mechanical Services, East Chicago.

Manhattan Mechanical Launches ESOP

June 22, 2022

Leading merit-shop contractor will transfer 20% of the company to its employees.

CEDIA Expo 2022 Announces Keynote Speaker

June 22, 2022

Greg Durkin, founder and CEO of Guts+Data, will talk about entertainment technology as part of the connected home experience.

BDR Announces SPARK 2023

June 22, 2022

Contractor learning and networking event heads to Tucson, Arizona in January 2023.

The mystery expansion tank is discovered at last.

Eureka!

June 21, 2022

Once you find something in an unusual place, you start wondering why it was installed there.

Reedy Industries Acquires Vorpagel Service

June 21, 2022

Growing HVAC, plumbing, and building controls platform expands mechanical service offerings and service density in Wisconsin.

The Prescription is an Examination and Diagnosis

June 21, 2022

The steps used by the medical community are identical to the steps plumbers should use on a service call... Start with the exam. Move to the diagnosis. Make a prescription.

Virginia Technical Institute (VTI) at SkillsUSA Virginia Championships. First row (kneeling), first from the left is Bob Hefner, VTI plumbing instructor, third from the left is Brett Hall, Dean of Instruction at VTI and fourth from the left is Gabriel Sacco, the nation’s best plumber in 2021.

Saniflo USA Donates to Virginia Technical Institute

June 21, 2022

VTI received $3,000 in tuition donations, as well as product donations to be utilized in its plumbing program.

A Nose for News: A Rare Skill in the Trades

June 20, 2022

Here are some tips to help you determine if your information is newsworthy or if it’s merely the kind of material that would only interest employees.

Heartland Home Services Acquires the Thielmann Group

June 20, 2022

The addition of Thielmann creates an extension into a core Midwestern market of Wisconsin, allowing Heartland to serve more customers every day.

AI is Transforming the Construction Industry

June 17, 2022

AI can streamline operations in construction engineering management in multiple ways.

Andres Caballero Appointed President of Uponor North America

June 17, 2022

Caballero has extensive leadership experience, including more than a decade at Honeywell International Inc.

Is Full Electrification of the Built Environment the Only Solution?

June 16, 2022

Flicking a switch from fossil fuels to electric in the built environment could backfire due to increased electric loads, stressing an already overworked system.

How Risk Mitigation is Changing Fleet Management

June 16, 2022

For many fleet managers, there are too many safety areas to cover from distracted driving to improper training, and it can be challenging to know where to begin.

How Subcontractors Can Avoid Construction Disputes

June 15, 2022

There are ways to mitigate risks and protect your business in the event a dispute arises.

Unique Indoor Comfort Makes Seventh Acquisition

June 15, 2022

Acquires metro-Atlanta area A-Total Plumbing.

A typical scene in downtown Sturgis, SD, during the first week of August.

Rasmussen Mech. Keeps the Beer Cold in Sturgis

June 15, 2022

Radiant cooling application in the Oasis Bar keeps the customers happy while preventing waste.

Construction Input Prices Are Up 21% Y-O-Y

June 14, 2022

Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 2.3% for the month.

Viega Fittings Meet Highest Seismic Standards

June 14, 2022

The fittings were tested at the Structural Engineering and Earthquake Simulation Laboratory (SEESL) at the University at Buffalo in December 2021.

The Uponor Hutchinson Manufacturing facility.

Two Uponor Campuses Honored with Governor’s Safety Awards

June 9, 2022

Since 1934, the annual Governor’s Safety Awards program measures safety performance against national averages in a company’s respective industry.

Some of the winners of the first annual Backflow Testers of Tomorrow Scholarship from Watts.

Watts Awards 10 Backflow Tester Certification Scholarships

June 9, 2022

Each scholarship covers the cost of the backflow certification course(s) and exam.

4th Annual Business Uncensored Conference to Take Place in Atlanta

June 9, 2022

The New Flat Rate's two-and-a-half-day event will take place at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center, Oct. 3-5.

Keep the Heat on With Maintenance Programs

June 9, 2022

Regular servicing boosts efficiency and improves customer satisfaction.

Why AI?

June 9, 2022

How can AI help the architecture, engineering, and construction—AEC—industry?

Weekly Product Gallery: Decked, General Pipe Cleaners, Delta Faucet, Malco, Siemens, Durasein

June 8, 2022

This week's gallery highlights a sliding bed platform for pickup trucks, a gas-powered water jet, a two-in-one showerhead, a line of magnetic hex drivers, HVAC piping packages...

Heartland Home Services Acquires Air Master Heating and Air Conditioning

June 8, 2022

The addition of Air Master creates more density in the premier Detroit market, allowing Heartland to serve more customers every day.

Redwood Services Announces Investment in Plumbing & A/C Medic

June 8, 2022

Latest partnership is Redwood’s sixth platform investment overall and second this month.

NIBCO Promotes Dawn Bloch to VP Customer Engagement

June 7, 2022

Bloch joined NIBCO in 2000 as a customer service representative.

Bookkeeping Tips for Plumbing Business Owners

June 7, 2022

Knowing how much money your business spends and where it’s spent is the key to making strong financial decisions.

PMI CEO Kerry Stackpole Named to Federal Advisory Committee

June 7, 2022

His appointment to the committee will help amplify the collective voice of plumbing manufacturers on important international trade issues.

Email Marketing Best Practices

June 6, 2022

Email marketing is one of the best marketing channels for plumbing business owners because it complements the human and personal nature of running a small business.