Congress approves GHP tax credits The tax credits will be retroactively reinstated February 16, 2018 The reinstated GHP tax credits are retroactive to Jan. 1, 2017, and extended to Jan. 1, 2022.Read More
Survey: 79% of consumers expect plumbers to be tech-savvy Consumers won’t rehire a service provider who doesn’t know their way around technology, survey shows February 13, 2018 Two out of three consumers won’t use a home service professional again if they aren’t technologically savvy.Read More
PM's Julius Ballanco receives Higgins Medal from ASME The award recognizes an individual's contributions to plumbing standards and codes February 7, 2018 The Medal was established by the Board on Standardization and Testing to honor Patrick J. Higgins. Read More
Trimble acquires e-Builder Acquisition will expand company's construction management solutions February 7, 2018 The e-Builder business will be reported as part of Trimble's Buildings and Infrastructure Segment.Read More
Sloan executive inducted into Chicago PCA Hall of Fame Chicago Area Plumbing Contractors Association honors Charles S. Allen February 7, 2018 Charles S. Allen is a third-generation descendant of William Elvis Sloan.Read More
Specialty construction drives January employment growth Specialty construction dominated construction job growth with 26,300 positions added. February 7, 2018 Residential specialty contractors filled 13,900 jobs in January.Read More
The Manufacturing Institute launches Heroes MAKE America Heroes MAKE America is a full-time, 10-week career skills program February 1, 2018 Heroes MAKE America gives manufacturers direct access to qualified veteran candidates with workplace skills. Read More
Pipe Wrench Plumbing wins 2017 Best of Knoxville Award Company also voted "Top 10 Place to Work" through Nexstar Network February 1, 2018 Tom Cambron founded Pipe Wrench Plumbing, Heating and Cooling in 1998 in Knoxville, Tenn.Read More
Report: Trumps ask Guggenheim for painting, receive golden toilet offer instead The solid 18k gold toilet has been on display in a public restroom at the Guggenheim Museum January 31, 2018 The toilet had just been taken off display at the museum, where it had been available for public use.Read More
Harrington Industrial Plastics relocates Phoenix branch New facility features 20,000 square feet of space January 30, 2018 The company new 20,000-square-foot branch location is energy-efficient and conveniently located. Read More