Articles by Nicole Krawcke

Finding, training, and retaining employees will continue to be a challenge moving into next year. With many homeowners still feeling the pinch of inflation, contractors will notice that more potential customers are price-shopping.

ServiceTitan made waves earlier this year when it announced new cutting-edge AI solutions, allowing its customers to automate, predict and optimize across their businesses during Pantheon 2023.

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke spoke with Chad Salge, vice president of virtual design and engineering at The Brandt Companies about its digital transformation journey.

Plumbing and HVAC contractors need to market themselves to potential employees just like they market to their customers.

Skilled trades offer an excellent opportunity for veterans to build a successful and fulfilling career enabling them to transition to civilian life.

Jonathan Cristino's knowledge and experience in new heat pump technologies, and his willingness to explore sustainable engineering designs and practices has earned him the distinction of being named PM Engineer’s 2023 Mechanical Engineer of the Year.

Whether a contractor has three employees or 300, one of the keys to success is a properly outfitted truck, that not only enable contractors to work efficiently but also contribute to a professional image.

Plumbing & Mechanical and PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke sits down with Legionella expert Dr. Janet Stout, PhD, to discuss best practice strategies in the plumbing industry for implementing risk assessments and Water Management Programs.

Plumbing and HVAC contractors can help alleviate financial worries by offering multiple financing options.

This month, PHCC — National Association President to Dave Frame, owner of Bob Frame Plumbing Services, South Bend, Indiana will pass the torch Joe Cornetta, third-generation co-owner of Elmont, New York-based Cornetta Bros.