Codes Corner: COVID-19 measures; IAPMO codes and standards The public depends on plumbing codes and standards to keep it safe. Hugo Aguilar, P.E. August 31, 2020 Since 1926, IAPMO has protected the public’s health and safety through its codes and standards activities. Read More
Matt Michel: Stop plumbing now Get out of the truck and build a business. Matt Michel August 28, 2020 Plumbing is what you do. It’s what you are good at. You are proud of that LMP designation, and should be. Now, it’s time to stop plumbing. Read More
Dave Yates: ABS or PVC? Better to be on the safe side. Dave Yates August 27, 2020 Forty-eight years ago, as a plumbing apprentice, we used ABS schedule 40 piping and fittings for DWV work. Read More
Kenny Chapman: Build a team of “in-home experts” Train your front line to understand the fact they are true experts. Kenny Chapman August 26, 2020 Right now, there is a lot of confusion in the world. People don’t necessarily know which “experts” to trust or what to believe. Read More
Dan Holohan: Sell what they ask for It’s not about you. It’s about them. Dan Holohan August 25, 2020 Each year, on the day after Thanksgiving, we celebrate Black Friday. Read More
John Siegenthaler: A persistent question “But what do I do about cooling?” John Siegenthaler, P.E. August 24, 2020 The versatility of modern hydronics technology allows designers to create systems that are “customized” to the needs — and constraints — of almost any building. Read More
AL Levi: What if I train them and they leave? Training is not optional for service contractors. Al Levi August 20, 2020 One of the most common things I see when I begin my work with a new contracting client is the resistance to train employees. Read More
Nicole Krawcke: Light at the end of the COVID-19 tunnel? Contracting market report shows spike in growth. Nicole Krawcke July 30, 2020 Normally, making it through July is nothing to celebrate, but given the year we’ve had so far, I’m celebrating the little wins when I can. Read More
Ray Wohlfarth: Tips for high-efficiency boiler replacement What could happen? Costly callbacks. Ray Wohlfarth July 28, 2020 It was such a simple project; replace the old cast iron boiler with a new condensing boiler. You knocked it out in a few days. Read More
Matt Michel: 7 simple steps to improve your plumbing business The importance of basic blocking and tackling. Matt Michel July 27, 2020 The coronavirus has captured most of the discussion in the trade press since the lockdowns began. It should have — it’s been the overriding event. Read More