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Investments

The Zen Financial Advisor

I have no control over what the markets will do; I only control how I will respond.

November 5, 2018

The inherent message of the Zen Farmer is that one can never really know where the winds of prosperity will blow or even how they will chart one’s course — or how those winds may guide one’s future.

Inventory Management

Turning Branch Managers into Business Managers

Teach financial skills to make successful leaders.

November 5, 2018

Jason Bader

Over the past several years, I have focused on helping distributors become more profitable than they ever thought possible. In this mission, I realized how important the operational managers are to the success of the organization.

Business Management

Be the Primary Supplier

This simple strategy can be difficult to implement but is crucial in an increasingly online world.

November 5, 2018

Rich & Jen Schmitt

The primary supplier is the customer’s go-to supply house, much like the coffee house visited at the start of every day. In our industry, the primary supplier gets the first stop, the first call, the first web visit and the last look when the job is being quoted.

Feature

The Building Research Establishment’s Green Plan

UK-based group adds to its sustainability options for the United States.

November 3, 2018

Steve Smith

The UK-based Building Research Establishment, or BRE, has teamed up with global architecture, engineering and design firm HOK and plans to release the standard in January.

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Water Hammer and Emergency Shower/Eyewash Piping Systems

Don’t overlook these systems during the design phase; they are essential in an emergency.

November 3, 2018

In the world of mechanical and plumbing engineering, piping layouts can range from the basics to the overly complicated. Even in the most basic sites, piping considerations for emergency eyewash and shower equipment tend to become an afterthought, often overshadowed by more operation-critical components.

We’re Adding To The Number

November 2, 2018

Ashlei Williams

PHCPPros announces new Digital Media Associate, Nicole Meyer.

Unified Group’s BIM Process Forum Highlights Technology and Communication

October 29, 2018

Forum included a visit to Tebarco Mechanical, who hosted the session, for a first-hand Trimble demonstration at the company’s Atlanta Zoo jobsite.

DDI System Webinar to Showcase New Functionality for Showroom Dealers and Distributors

October 26, 2018

Webinar will help distributors impress clients with content-rich proposals including images and product description.

Challenges, Solutions of the Future Discussed at Aquatherm's BIGGEXCHANGE

October 18, 2018

Inaugural event draws more than 270 participants from around the world.

OSHA Clarifies Position on Employer Safety Incentive Programs, Post-Incident Drug Testing

October 17, 2018

Employers are still permitted to implement safety incentive programs and require post-incident drug testing, provided that the actions are taken to promote workplace safety and health and not to penalize employees for reporting work-related injuries or illnesses.