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Taco Names Cheryl Merchant as New President

December 6, 2018

Merchant has spent the last 19 years as the president and CEO of Hope Global Industries, based in Cumberland, Rhode Island.

Hansgrohe Supports Local Community Through "Masco Million Differences" Campaign

December 5, 2018

The company is giving to two nonprofits: LaAmistad, via a $25,000 cash grant, and The Atlanta Women’s Foundation, through sponsorship of its “Numbers Too Big to Ignore” luncheon.

Unified Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary

December 5, 2018

Group discussed ways to find, hire and retain workers in the skilled trades.

Uponor Wins Tekne Award for Phyn Plus

December 5, 2018

The Minnesota High Tech Association recognized Uponor for introducing water management to the Internet of Things with its water monitoring and shutoff system.

PlanGrid Announces Powerful New Integration Capabilities and Expanded Partner Ecosystem

PlanGrid Announces PlanGrid Connect

December 5, 2018

Launch of PlanGrid Connect, new product APIs and direct pre-built software integrations will strengthen collaboration between office and field.

Contractor of the Year

Cannistraro’s Lean Approach to Modular Construction

Among many accomplishments, the mechanical contractor opens The FID, a 157,000-square-foot multitrade prefab center.

December 5, 2018

Steve Smith

Among many accomplishments, the mechanical contractor opens The FID, a 157,000-square-foot multitrade prefab center.

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The Secrets to Increasing Back-Office Efficiency

How plumbing businesses use GPS tracking to save time and money.

December 5, 2018

In order to reach the highest level of productivity, it’s imperative to do away with manual process back at the office, as well as with being effective out in the field. Using GPS-tracking technology to automate processes and implement new fleet management methods allows plumbing businesses to work more effectively than ever before.

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How Caring for Customers Can Increase Ticket Sales

Train CSRs and technicians in the art of upselling.

December 5, 2018

Money is the name of the game in the home service business. But are you winning every dollar you can? Every service call represents an opportunity to increase ticket sales beyond the original job. Tack on $50 or $100 in additional services or products per ticket and it adds up quickly.

Legal Pipeline

Forget the Forum, Forget the Arbitration

Insight into how a court might deal with an incomplete arbitration agreement.

December 5, 2018

Steven Nudelman

Every now and then a case with national implications pops up right here in my own backyard (New Jersey). No, we are not talking about a case affecting immigration policy, gun control or the midterm elections. Instead, we are talking about the less glitzy subject of arbitration agreements.