Contractors take just as much pride in their service vehicles as they do their work. If first impressions matter in every business, in the home service business they arrive curbside.

For years, search has been one of the most reliable ways for customers to find information about services, products and companies. When someone needed an answer, they typed a question into Google.

When plumbing contractors talk about company culture, the conversation often turns to the things employees enjoy, such as company cookouts, team outings, bonuses or the occasional free lunch.

Those of us “of a certain age” will recognize the title reference. For those who don’t, a quick internet search will introduce you to a comedy classic.

One morning, when microbreweries were starting to pop up, a brewer called and asked if I knew brewery steam systems.

When considering water use, most of us initially consumption. For example many gallons a fixture is using or what could be to limit leak.

For many plumbing and heating professionals, the best teachers don’t retain college degrees from exorbitantly priced universities. On rare occasions, they even live under the same roof.

The NFL season is up and running. Those of us who enjoy watching football get to sit back in our easy chairs at home or join other enthusiasts at the local pub to view the games.

As generative AI drives greater demand for data center capacity, mechanical contractors are facing new challenges in designing, installing and maintaining the cooling infrastructure that supports these facilities.

For contractors and end consumers, a large price difference on refrigerant can be tempting, especially when costs are putting pressure on operating budgets. However, below-market pricing should also be a warning.