Small businesses can attract new talent by allowing employees to share in the company's success. Offering phantom stock and profit-sharing can help employees feel valued and invested, moving beyond just earning a paycheck.

This article revisits smart plumbing systems and the need for our industry to adopt monitoring and automation strategies like those in HVAC for improved efficiency. At the recent ASPE Convention in Columbus, OH, I discussed how integrating intelligence into plumbing can significantly enhance building occupant safety.