Attracted to the industrial sector and craving tangible proof of work, Lisa Lyon found fulfillment at Webstone after leaving a dissatisfying job with a grueling commute. Seeing tradespeople making a meaningful impact each day, she was drawn to manufacturing and knew Webstone was the right fit for her.
Amy Hart of Continental Plumbing Services got into plumbing after her husband needed help with his business. She's passionate about apprenticeship programs and believes that representation is important to attract more women to the field. Her advice for women is to be confident and get involved in the industry.
Meet Alayna Chavez, plumber at Parker & Sons. She took advantage of free trade school opportunities and took the chance at plumbing. That was seven years ago and she hasn't turned back since.
Tracy Gawecki is the regional sales manager at Oatey. Discovering the plumbing industry at a college career fair, she was intrigued by its essential role in everyday life. Recognizing its stability and complexity, Tracy chose plumbing as her career, finding satisfaction in its continual learning opportunities.
Meet Katie Byrd, CEO of Clarksburg Plumbing. Formerly a pharmacy technician, she decided to stay home to raise her twin boys and help out with her family business. The rest is history.
The AHR Expo was held in Chicago's McCormick Convention Center from Jan. 22-24, 2024. Over 48,000 attendees interacted with 1,875 exhibitors across the North and South Halls, with 527,520 sq. ft. of space for products, technologies, and skill demonstrations.
The construction industry is often associated with strength, resilience and tough work. However, there has been an alarming rise in mental health challenges. MCAA is taking that to heart with the first-ever public release of its suicide prevention video.
Luxury bathrooms and kitchens have evolved, and the home improvement market is booming with IT-connected products. People want to control their heating, kitchen appliances, and plumbing products through apps.
As chief people officer for Neighborly, Kolar will be responsible for all aspects of the human resources function and drive strategies to optimize associate and business success.
When a plumbing contracting company wants to grow, it can expand its geographic area by opening a new location, adding a new trade, or buying out another business.