Technology for Contractors - Articles - Page 43

Survey finds concern with use of mobile devices while driving

Employers continue to be concerned about the risk and liability posed by employee use of mobile devices while driving on the job.

May 29, 2013

Employers continue to be concerned about the risk and liability posed by employee use of mobile devices while driving on the job.

Pipe Layout iPhone App

March 15, 2013

Calculated Industries introduces its newest app, the Pipe Trades Pro Advanced Pipe Trades Math Calculator for iPhones and iPads.

Electronic Water-Management System

March 15, 2013

Willoughby’s WMSII system takes plumbing fixture water control from inmates and puts it back in the hands of prison officials, which can result in water/sewage usage reduction of up to 50%.

Geothermal System with Variable Technology

March 15, 2013

GeoStar introduces the Sycamore Series geothermal comfort system, which combines a variable-capacity com-pressor with a variable-speed blower motor and a variable-speed loop pump to provide energy-efficient comfort while protecting the environment.

Energy-Efficient Circulator

March 15, 2013

Grundfos’ MAGNA3 circulator pump is at the forefront of smart pump technology. It is an energy-optimized variable-speed wet-rotor circulator that features a permanent magnet motor design.

Wireless Circulator System

March 15, 2013

Bell & Gossett’s ecocirc wireless is the newest addition to Xylem’s line of hot water circulators.

Mike and Jeanne Petri of Petri Plumbing, Brooklyn, N.Y.

Many plumbing and heating contractors seeing their highest profitability in history

A likely reason might be surprising — Internet marketing and search engine optimization.

Dean Iodice Josh Nelson

March 10, 2013

According to recent data from Sageworks, profitability for private companies is at the highest level in a decade. The largest sector of business happens to be construction, which comprises plumbing and heating contractors. The primary reason for this increased profitability? A growing number of plumbing and heating businesses have finally embraced the Internet.

PM Profile: Grundfos sees a competitive advantage for the U.S. economy with a shift to new technologies

Pump industry needs efficiency standards to use energy wisely.

Bob Miodonski

February 13, 2013

Plumbing & Mechanical last month interviewed Grundfos North America President and CEO Jes Munk Hansen on issues facing the pump industry.

Fleet Management Mobile Field App

February 13, 2013

NexTraq’s new NexTraq Connect mobile app is a fully integrated application that allows users to record clocking in/out times and break times, communicate job status, view job locations and directions, assign drivers to vehicles and track vehicle maintenance records.

Project Management Software

February 13, 2013

Maxwell Systems’ ProContractorMX construction project management software delivers seamless capabilities all online and available in a single solution.