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ASA COVID-19 safety webinar: Getting back to work best practices

May 1, 2020

The ASA Safety Committee is hosting a special COVID-19 webinar that will contain critical information for building owners, contractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders in the supply chain on actions that can be taken to reduce the rate of illness once buildings are in use again.

COVID-19 tips for plumbing contractors: How to adjust your mindset and your marketing

Josh Smith

May 1, 2020

By following the tips below, you can mitigate the negative impact of COVID-19 on your business and lay some groundwork that will make your company more successful in the long run.

Michael Levin, Independent Pipe & Supply

Independent Pipe & Supply Salutes essential workers

May 1, 2020

At the first mention of the word, “essential” one would think of the doctors and nurses in the trenches. We honor them for immersing themselves in the effort to save those who have been infected.

Charlotte Pipe & Foundry thanks plumbers and other essential workers

April 30, 2020

Charlotte Pipe wanted to recognize essential workers, especially those in its own industry, to say thank you through a series of videos and ads.

SBA accepting only Paycheck Protection Plan loan applications from small lenders until midnight on April 29

April 29, 2020

The SBA put out notice that until 11:59 p.m. EST on April 29, it will only accept Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans from lenders with assets with less than $1 billion.

Ferguson announces trading update in response to COVID-19

April 29, 2020

Ferguson has released an update on how COVID-19 has impacted trading for the period of March 17 to March 31, 2020.

Brooklyn plumber’s COVID-19 response ‘wouldn’t have happened’ without cloud-based services

Petri Plumbing & Heating provides home services to customers during coronavirus crisis.

Heather Ripley

April 22, 2020

Michael Petri spoke with me from the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. — New York City.

IAPMO makes standards free to aid fight against COVID-19

April 20, 2020

By granting free access, IAPMO hopes to enhance public understanding of how the proper functioning of these systems protects the health of the people they serve.

Wave two of mechanical systems COVID-19 concern and action survey

Clear Seas Research releases responses from the April 2-6 survey, revealing how the mechanical systems industry is reacting to the pandemic.

April 15, 2020

BNP Media’s Clear Seas Research sector has completed the second wave of their Industry Perspective on the Challenges of Today research series. Wave two of the survey was conducted the week of April 2 covering the level of concern and actions taken by businesses among seven different sectors.

New ASA COVID-19 survey shows member company reactions to pandemic

Government assistance, workforce reduction and length of time before pre-COVID 19 conditions return among many topics broached.

April 15, 2020

The survey was part of a large-scale Industry Insights initiative that queried more than 30 associations spanning an assortment of industries. More than 1,500 responses to the survey were received, including those of ASA member companies.