Best Practices - Articles - Page 18

Contractor Profit Advantage

Stop Giving Estimates

Contract pricing allows contractors the opportunity to offer an upfront price that does not change for a described task.

August 7, 2019

Richard DiToma

Contract pricing defines the parameters of any task and allows contractors to package prices in a fashion to recover their costs.

Trimble MEP Basecamp Conference Designed to Improve Workflow, Productivity

August 1, 2019

The conference also includes computer labs, hands-on training, certification exams and thought leadership discussions.

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.

Digital Exclusive: Seven Ways to Strengthen Communication with Techs in the Field

July 24, 2019

Improve communication with your team with this advice from a former HVAC tech.

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Customer Empowerment is Key to Repeat Business

Create an environment that lets your customers subconsciously recognize they are in control.

July 8, 2019

Customers want to be in control and it has to be their idea. Telling someone they are empowered still leaves you in control. Now, let’s create an environment that empowers the customer.

Momentum Building Marketing

Go Live: Adding Video to Your Content Marketing Strategy

It can build brand identity, reach ideal audiences and boost SEO.

July 8, 2019

Heather Ripley

It may surprise you that in today’s crowded social media world, organic reach is not enough to effectively market your company.

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Dropping ‘Old School’ Processes for ‘New School’ Technology

Nebraska-based Holmes Plumbing and Heating Supply sees productivity and profitability increases with its newest ERP system.

July 3, 2019

To thrive in the plumbing and heating supply business for more than 50 years, you can’t be complacent. You must stay on top of technology and make sure you’re providing your customers with best-in-class solutions at competitive prices.

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Sustaining Value

Maintaining the same core values past leaders established Piping and Equipment celebrates 50 years in business.

July 3, 2019

Pamela Accetta Smith

Houston-based Piping and Equipment (P&E), a subsidiary of Fairmont Supply Co., a full-line industrial supplier of pipe, valves, fittings, flanges and other ancillary tools, sustained five decades of success by staying true to the established best practices of co-founder and former CEO Gary Cartright.

Plumbing & Showrooms

Making It Memorable

Inspirations to create drama in the kitchen and bath.

July 3, 2019

Linda Jennings

The secret to creating an unforgettable design space is all about the drama. The most memorable kitchens and baths all have an element of daring — a decisive “wow factor” that makes a lasting impression.