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Contractor Stories

'It’ll Never Work'

Converting an old church’s steam system to hot water involves patience — and math.

October 8, 2018

The job was at an old church, built in 1895, in historic Lemont, Ill. Its steam boiler had failed, leaking from the sections like a sieve. I must do the math and trust the math to make sure my design will perform up to, and beyond, expectations.

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Eight Ways to Drum Up Business during Slowdowns

Don’t just sit by the phone; be proactive.

October 8, 2018

In summer, cooling is hot. In winter, heating is hot. In between, however, business for HVAC companies can be lukewarm at best.

Momentum Building Marketing

Use Current Events to Boost Your Business

Studies show earning media coverage is a powerful marketing tool.

October 8, 2018

Heather Ripley

Sometimes the phone doesn’t ring, no matter how hard you try. That’s when it’s especially important to get your name and face in front of the public. The only way to catch the attention of customers or decision-makers is to be visible.

Business Uncomplicated

The Ride-Along, Part 1

Help your team members be successful and reach their goals.

October 8, 2018

Ellen Rohr

Do you ride along with your techs on a regular basis? When I hear a contractor say, “My techs always (do something, such as wear booties, offer financing, refer to the customer by Mr./Ms.),” I think, “You have no idea what they are doing on every call.”

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On the Move

Plumbing and heating companies find demonstration trucks more than pay for themselves by generating new leads and increasing sales.

October 8, 2018

The benefits of these rolling sales displays and demos extends beyond the truck’s four wheels as the companies that operate them realize solid returns on their investments through satisfied and knowledgeable customers, new customers and increased sales.

PHCC Names International Code Council as Newest Corporate Partner

October 5, 2018

Through this alliance, PHCC members will have increased access to I-Codes books and training, potentially through the PHCC associations.

AIMR Manufacturer Advisory Council Meeting Held During ASPE Convention

AIM/R Manufacturer Advisory Council Holds Meeting During ASPE Convention

October 4, 2018

Annual council meeting brings together the AIM/R Executive Committee, board members and industry manufacturer participants to review the channel partnership, relationships and critical issues facing the industry.

New Non-Sewered Sanitation Systems Standard ISO 30500 Helps Support Safety and Global Sustainability

October 4, 2018

New standard supports better and safer toilets in areas where infrastructure such as sewers, plumbing and electricity are not available.

UA Members Donate to Navajo Nation Plumbing Challenge

IWSH Offers Ambassador Program at Navajo Nation CPC

October 4, 2018

Experience will give participants a look at this year’s project and provide an opportunity to engage with colleagues from industry and government to discuss how we can better work together to solve America’s water and sanitation crisis.