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The real value of snow-melt systems

Why you should add snow- and ice-melt systems to your projects

September 15, 2021

There’s a saying in the environmental health and safety industry: “There are no accidents.” Basically, the idea is this that all accidents can be avoided.

Dave Yates: Oh, my aching back!

Considerations for designing and installing radiant snow-melt systems

Dave Yates

September 7, 2021

Snow is coming, and my back recoils in fear at the thought. I should have added snow-melting for our driveway, but I was 30 years younger when we built our forever home.

Truck of the Month: The brand with the mystery man

Morgan Miller Plumbing- Grandview, Missouri

Nicole Krawcke

August 23, 2021

After working together at a national plumbing franchise, Jeff Morgan and Bob Miller knew there had to be a better way to treat plumbers. So, in 1997, they decided to leave and start their own company, and Morgan Miller Plumbing was born.

2021 Mechanical Contractor of the Year: Murray Co.

Employee-owned Rancho Dominguez, California-based firm takes care of each other, and its clients.

Nicole Krawcke

August 10, 2021

Murray Company (MC) has spent more than 100 years establishing a rock-solid reputation as one of the premiere mechanical contracting firms on the West Coast. With a commitment to safety, the employee-owned firm has earned distinction as Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2021 Mechanical Contractor of the Year.

RIDGID's RP 350 Press Tool Tour goes global

August 9, 2021

The global tour kicked off in Germany in May and concludes in September in Romania.

Nicole Krawcke: Overcoming the negative stereotype

Plumbing manufacturer launches new docuseries promoting the plumbing industry as a financially rewarding career.

Nicole Krawcke

August 9, 2021

The skilled trades are certainly no stranger to the difficulties amidst a labor shortage. The most experienced trade pros are nearing retirement, and when you combine that with the lack of high school graduates entering the trades, the skills gap continues to grow.

Guest Editorial: When to use PVC duct for your project

The benefits and limitations of PVC ductwork.

Mark Ligon

August 6, 2021

PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a durable material used in a variety of construction projects. It’s lightweight and easy to transport, making it the preferred material for many contractors. PVC duct, however, does have some limitations and cannot be used in certain applications. Read on to learn more about the uses of PVC duct.

Dave Yates: This way to egress

The key to success is having an exit strategy in place.

Dave Yates

August 3, 2021

PT Barnum had a real problem with patrons who lingered in his museum a bit too long, which limited the crowds and cut into profits. He needed a way to get people to leave and replaced the exit signs with “This Way to Egress.”

Dan Holohan: My favorite radiator stories

The things we are taught when young stay with us for a long time — even if they are not always the right things.

Dan Holohan

August 2, 2021

So, I’m visiting a wholesaler in an old town on Long Island where my Uncle Tony worked when he was still on this side of the lawn. You would have liked him.

Pfister launches ‘American Plumber Stories’ docuseries

August 2, 2021

“American Plumber Stories” aims to promote the plumbing trade to the next generation of professionals. The show highlights the stories of plumbers around the nation, including how they got started in the plumbing trade and the passion they have for their profession.