My house has a living room with a vaulted ceiling and a loft area above it. That means in summer, the temperatures can get a little uneve So out of curiosity, I asked ChatGPT a simple question

There are certain movies that come on television, and no matter how many times you have seen them, you stop and watch. For me, one of those movies is Rocky III. I have probably seen it 50 times. Maybe more. But recently, as I was watching it again, I connected the dots.

Most of the plumbing contractors I know got into the business because they love the trade itself. They enjoy working with their hands. They are passionate about problem-solving. They like making a difference in the lives of their customers.

For many building owners and occupants, touchless plumbing technology is already part of everyday life. 

One of the issues I often write about is the necessity for you, the contractor, to properly identify and calculate the true operational business costs you incur to run your business — in total and as those costs pertain proportionately to any given task.

When I was first given the charge to help bring the Radiant Professionals Alliance back into a more active role, I knew right away that the timing was right. Honestly, it has become a labor of love.

Fall heating season is here. What market forces are changing how we do business? What does the future business and technical climate look like for the PHC contractor? 

The first modular boiler room I walked into had four small boilers. My immediate reaction was, “Why would anyone buy four boilers when two larger ones would do the same job?” 

Nobody said 2026 would be easy.  The refrigerant transition that reshaped purchasing patterns last year did not simply resolve itself when the calendar turned.

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