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Tool Tips: Avoiding valve replacement

Tool Tips — December 2019

December 17, 2019

This tool tip made my co-worker and our customer so happy that he made one and wrote my name on it.

Nicole Krawcke: Be exceptional at customer service

It can make or break your business, so make it a priority with your employees.

Nicole Krawcke

December 16, 2019

As I sit here writing this column, the holiday season is in full swing. Where I come from, that means not only celebrating the holidays, but also six family birthdays — including my own.

Truck of the Month: Hopping to it

bluefrog Plumbing + Drain | San Antonio, Texas

Nicole Krawcke

December 16, 2019

As a third generation plumber, Eric Carter has been around the plumbing industry his entire life.

Maximizing efficiency and economics on small-diameter piping projects

Preferences for piping materials have evolved, and joining solutions need to keep pace.

Kurt Gobreski

December 10, 2019

Piping material is a top consideration for every commercial HVAC construction project. Since the choice of piping material impacts project efficiency and economics, it is important to factor in material costs, as well as the expenses associated with installation and maintenance when determining the best solution.

Matt Michel: 8 things you should include in your employee recruiting brochure

Travel brochures are designed to entice you to take action; a recruiting brochure should do the same.

Matt Michel

December 10, 2019

It is harder than ever to recruit plumbers, which is why you need to pay extra attention to your recruiting brochure. You do have a recruiting brochure, right? No? Well, here is why you need one and the eight things to include.

Dave Yates: Déjà vu

Do your customers a favor by educating them on the issues of PB piping.

Dave Yates

December 9, 2019

For you younger tradesfolk who have entered into a mechanical career within the past 20 years, you may never have encountered PB (polybutylene) tubing and fittings.

Chase Center specifies Sloan as part of state-of-the-art design

Engineered to achieve LEED Gold-certification, the facility has adopted numerous eco-friendly practices.

Patrick Boyle

December 4, 2019

Officially opened on Sept. 6, the new state-of-the-art venue is a sports and entertainment hub and a beacon for the entire Bay Area.

Plumber of the Month: Mike Flynn

November 25, 2019

Why he’s PM’s Plumber of the Month: “Mike does amazing boiler and pipe installation work. He can take a mess of a situation and make it look like gold. He is extremely talented and takes great pride in his work and it shows. His technique and drive is to always aim for perfection.