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Battling Legionella Bacteria

Using a multibarrier approach to protect healthcare facilities against opportunistic waterborne pathogens.

October 9, 2019

For several years, I’ve learned about the growing threat of legionella bacteria – the cause of Legionnaires’ Disease – from some of the nation’s top experts.

New Xylem "Solving Water" Podcast Spotlights Trending Issues

October 8, 2019

"Solving Water: A Xylem Podcast" wades into the trending topics, technology and behind-the-scenes stories of Xylem's work addressing water challenges around the world.

Lennox Delivers Heat on 10th Annual Feel The Love Program

Lennox Delivers Heat During 10th Annual Feel The Love Program

October 8, 2019

This year marked more than 1,300 total installations since the program’s inception in 2009, with more than 300 dealers donating their time this year to install systems,

Jim Steinle, Atomic Plumbing & Drain Cleaning, Receives PHCC's Col. George D. Scott Award

October 8, 2019

Inspired by PHCC’s inaugural president, Col. George D. Scott, the award acknowledges a PHCC member who has provided years of service and unselfish devotion to the association and to the industry.

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New Age Construction Technologies Expedite One of Kansas’ Largest Renovation Projects

October 8, 2019

Recent developments in building information modeling (BIM) allow today’s companies to manage construction projects more efficiently by establishing and maintaining best practices, reducing bottlenecks and delays, enhancing productivity and improving the bottom line.

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Store Experience or Experience Store?

The word “experience” has been over-used in describing successful retail practices, but how does it apply to lighting showrooms?

October 8, 2019

What is an in-store experience? How is an experience created that drives traffic into your showroom? What is the re-defined role of the showroom in 2020?

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Legacy in Motion

Celebrating 85 years in business, Metropolitan Pipe & Supply Co. combines personal, attentive service with quality products to pave the way for future generations.

October 8, 2019

Pamela Accetta Smith

Cover Story: Long recognized for its exceptional service and quality products at competitive prices, Somerville, Massachusetts-based Metropolitan Pipe & Supply Co., (fondly known in the industry as Met Pipe), is a family-owned and operated, fully-integrated independent wholesale distributor of plumbing, heating, pipe, valves, fittings, and industrial supplies.

PVF News

PVF Spending Through 2023

The industry to see slight decline over the next three years.

October 8, 2019

Spending among U.S. and Canadian companies on projects with requirements for pipes, valves, and fittings (PVF) is forecast to increase slightly in 2020, before gradually declining over the next three years.

Showroom Excellence

Showroom Selling Skills: Kindness

October 8, 2019

Jeff MacDowell

One thing that always grabs my attention when shopping in a retail environment is when an employee makes eye contact and delivers an authentic message about how he or she can help.

Beschloss Perspective

Debt-Ceiling Postponement a Two-Party Disaster

This rare consensus by both parties leaves the tax-paying American public holding the bag with no one to verbalize their contempt.

October 8, 2019

Morris Beschloss

While it appeared the U.S. debt ceiling, which had already surpassed the previous $20 trillion “top” by almost three trillion dollars at the end of July, would become a significant congressional confrontation, it was cast aside without a murmur.