Articles by Bob Miodonski

New MCAA president Mark Rogers sees education as key to members’ success.

Contractors report success and disappointment on projects funded by federal stimulus money.

Top trends and topics we’ll be covering in PM in 2011.

The 2009 International Residential Code that makes fire sprinklers mandatory in new home construction takes effect this month.

Ajita RajendraIn mid-November, PM interviewed Ajita Rajendra, president of A. O. Smith Water Products Co., about issues facing the water-heater industry. Rajendra joined A. O. Smith Water Products as its

When They Need You In A Hurry

One principle of lean manufacturing is to do something right the first time.

A solar hot water system with a propane tankless water heater backup yields the lowest annual energy costs for homeowners, according to a recent study of 11 types of water-heating systems.

Being green is no longer a political issue but a business issue.

As a contractor, you understand better than anyone the value of a good wholesaler.