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Green Trends

Air Quality Becomes Major Factor In Cutting Carbon

State regulations to cut nitrogen oxide start to set zero-emissions standards that phase out fossil-fueled plumbing and heating products.
October 2, 2024
Joseph Wachunas

State regulations to cut NOx poised to phase out fossil-fueled plumbing and heating products.


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Contractor Culture

Communication Is Key for Skilled Trades Profitability

Perhaps the fiercest profitability killer lies silently right within your organization.
October 2, 2024

Poor communication, the fiercest profitability killer, lies silently right within many plumbing and HVAC home services organizations.


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Show Us Your Truck 2024

We ask. Our readers (always) deliver. Take a look at this year’s collection of service vehicle pics.
October 2, 2024
Steve Smith
Once again, PHC News readers shared pictures of their service vehicles that get them to and from plumbing and heating service calls, advertising and marketing their companies along the way.


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A.O. Smith: From Baby Buggies To Water Technology

After a century and a half, the international company continues to have an impact where ever water flows.
October 2, 2024
Steve Smith
A.O. Smith celebrates 150 years of water technology, including water heaters, water treatment and hydronic heating.


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MOMENTUM BUILDING MARKETING

Publicize Charitable Giving to Connect with Your Community

Be sincere; people want to know that your company’s giving program is based on true altruism, not self-motivation.
October 2, 2024
Heather Ripley

Tips and strategies for home services businesses to publicize their charitable giving efforts and connect with their community in a sincere and impactful way. Benefits include building a positive reputation, strengthening customer relationships, attracting talented employees, networking opportunities and improving employee morale.


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Evin Jarrett Teaches Skilled Trades at Philadelphia Elementary School

Former contractor teaches the basics to students in 4th through 8th grades.
October 2, 2024
Steve Smith
Evin Jarrett, former contractor, teaches skilled trades basics to students in 4th to 8th grades at Philadelphia’s only such CTE program.


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Time To Ditch Those Pesky Customers: Another Drain Cleaning Tools Survival Guide

October 2, 2024

OK, admit it. How often have you heard plumbing and drain cleaning pros blame customers for them not completing their work on time – or for simply not completing their work in a professional manner?


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Contractor Profit Advantage

The Surprises of Business

The inflated prices you must pay to keep your business running fluctuate with inconsistency.
October 2, 2024
Richard DiToma

Columnist Richard DiToma discusses the challenges that plumbing and heating contractors face in their business operations, particularly related to rising fuel costs, inflation, customer relations and profitability.


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SIM System Atop a Manhattan Car Dealer’s Roof Deck Parking Pad

For a forward-thinking dealership, the innovative solution to expensive real estate is to go up not out.
October 2, 2024
Dan Foley

For a forward-thinking car dealership, the innovative solution to expensive real estate is to go up not out with a radiant and snowmelt system that kept the roof deck parking pad free of snow and ice.


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CONTRACTOR STORIES

Family Businesses: Bringing in the Next Generation

Ensure a smooth transition by fostering open communication, trusting in their abilities and allowing them to take on responsibilities.
October 2, 2024
Tom Soukup

Columnist Tom Soukup discusses his plans for his mechanical contracting firm after retirement. He shares his philosophy about preparing his sons, Richard and Thomas, to take on leadership roles and eventually run the company.


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