Nicole Krawcke: It’s all about compromise PHVAC contractors Nicole Krawcke January 1, 2021 Happy New Year! I hope all of you are as thrilled as I am to be getting a fresh start this year. Read More
Codes Corner: The benefits of the UPC and Installation Standards Installation Standards aid in the installation and inspection of plumbing products and assemblies. Enrique Gonzalez December 31, 2020 The Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) has a long history of providing useful information that is not offered by other model codes. Read More
Matt Michel: 29 things to post on social media Social media ideas to help your plumbing business. Matt Michel December 29, 2020 Sometimes plumbing contractors struggle with social media. What do you post? Read More
Dave Yates: Vented or vent-free gas logs and heaters Ensure your customers are aware of the advantages and disadvantages. Dave Yates December 28, 2020 Remember the wall-vented, gas-fired space heaters with standing pilots? Read More
Kenny Chapman: 5 simple strategies for keeping team members around Work to keep your employees engaged. Kenny Chapman December 24, 2020 As a leader, we have so many balls in the air; we might as well be professional clowns juggling chainsaws. Read More
Dan Holohan: How vacuum can cause steam problems Don’t learn the hard way. Dan Holohan December 23, 2020 Back in the old days when most folks burned coal, vacuum was just about everyone’s friend. Read More
John Siegenthaler: Chump change The minuscule cost of operating a well-designed hydronic distribution system. John Siegenthaler, P.E. December 22, 2020 Hydronic heating professionals often promote the concept that current generation mod/con boilers can operate with AFUEs in the range of 95% and above. Read More
Al Levi: Distance learning works Remote training presents advantages for service contractors. Al Levi December 21, 2020 I’ll admit it. I was skeptical that distance learning could be a worthwhile experience for service contractors. Read More
Letters to the Editor: December 2020 December 4, 2020 Check out Plumbing & Mechanical's letters to the editor for December 2020!Read More
Nicole Krawcke: ‘Tis the season Corporate giving improves company culture and employee engagement. Nicole Krawcke December 4, 2020 As I write this, I cannot believe next week is Thanksgiving, and after that, just a few short weeks left until Christmas. Read More