Items Tagged with 'efficiency'

Advancements in the plumbing industry are driven by U.S. Department of Energy regulations, with new efficiency standards for fractional horsepower pumps set for 2028. Plumbing & Mechanical's Nicole Krawcke discussed these changes and performance improvements with Becky Henderson from Grundfos Pumps.

Embrace AI to future-proof your team and enhance human connections in the workplace. AI is transforming industries by augmenting productivity and redefining job roles.

Enhance productivity and well-being by shifting from time management to energy management. Prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional energy can significantly improve your leadership and transform your organization. Recognize that your energy is your most valuable resource and manage it wisely.

The home services industry is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), as showcased at the Nexstar Network Super Meeting. Experts like Rocky Ozacki stress the urgency of AI integration, while companies like SafeAire and Avoca AI demonstrate how these technologies enhance operations and customer interactions.

HPBC is one of many coalitions in which PHCC is involved to promote the policy priorities of plumbing and HVAC contractors before industry stakeholders and federal policymakers.

Our training at The Blue Collar Success Group focuses on three crucial areas: scorecards, processes, and organizational charts. These components are essential for clarity, motivation, and accountability. This month, we will focus on organizational charts.

In terms of civic engagement, younger generations have been voting and volunteering at higher rates than previous generations. Regardless of one’s political beliefs, I think we can all agree that politics has become a much bigger portion of daily life. Whether on social media or at our local coffee shop, we all are spending more energy talking about the bigger picture.

Leveraging the advanced intelligence and connectivity of Armstrong Design Envelope pumps, Pump Manager is a cloud-based service that provides industry-leading pump analytics and performance insights along with alerts and notifications. 

In this new weekly feature, Plumbing Group Chief Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster highlight the industry’s latest news stories.

If implemented within DOE’s proposed timeframe, the new standards would come into effect in 2026.