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Q & A with Rick Root, AIM/R President

A look inside the AIM/R organization, and how it remains relevant to the changing needs of its members.

August 8, 2019

We asked Rick Root, principal at Bailey Sales & Associates and the current AIM/R president, to discuss the industry, and how AIM/R continues to be the go-to resource for rep excellence.

Business Management

Using Demographic Data, Business Analytics Effectively

Many of the business trends we will face in the future are reasonably evident as we study the demographics of the situation.

August 8, 2019

Rich & Jen Schmitt

We recently returned from this year’s Southern Wholesaler’s Association (SWA) meeting held on Amelia Island in Florida. As always, the SWA meeting was well-attended and included an excellent program with many opportunities for business, social and family activities.

MCAA Responds to DOL Proposal to Create IRAPs

August 7, 2019

Although the construction industry is currently exempt from the proposed DOL rule, MCAA is concerned that the exemption may not be permanent.

Bee+Hive Members Build Sustainable Hotels

August 5, 2019

The not-for-profit association that unites hotels and partners committed to sustainable tourism experiences has announced its most innovative design hotels, which also offer sustainable experiences.

Kitchen and Bath Market Index Shows Sustained Industry Expansion in Second Quarter

August 5, 2019

The report reveals that increases in consumer spending are being driven primarily by rising material and labor costs, as opposed to customer discretion.

ASHRAE Resources Can Help Reduce the Risk of Legionella

August 2, 2019

In 2018, ASHRAE published a revised edition of Standard 188, which designers and building operators can use to help establish water management plans specific to the systems in particular buildings, campuses or health care facilities.

Registration Open for 2020 International Builders' Show

August 1, 2019

IBS will return to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Jan. 21 - 23, where it will again co-locate with NKBA's Kitchen & Bath Industry Show for the seventh annual Design & Construction Week.

2019 ASPE Tech Symposium Announces Exciting New Speakers on Trending Topics

August 1, 2019

Forty professional development sessions are available at this year's event for individuals at all levels, providing numerous opportunities for career growth.

2019 Edition of ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 16000 Now Available

August 1, 2019

Series 16000-2019 provides minimum performance criteria, identified by industry consensus, for plumbing inspectors, mechanical system inspectors, plumbing plans examiners and mechanical plans examiners.

Empowering Women in Industry to Host Awards Gala After 2019 Conference

July 30, 2019

Empowering Women in Industry will be honoring 11 inspiring women at the gala in several categories, including Engineer of the Year, Tradeswoman of the Year, and Mentor of the Year.