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Why technical skill alone isn’t enough to build a profitable contracting company — and how disciplined pricing, sound math and business judgment separate real operators from those merely getting by.
If you search the Internet for the definition of the word “business,” you’ll find a version of this idea:
“Business is an organization that provides goods and services to the community in exchange for money, with the goal of becoming profitable.”
Industrial cooling safety is entering a new era shaped by stricter environmental requirements, new refrigerants, and rising expectations for equipment safety under real operating conditions.
Since launching the initiative in 2010, Sonnhalter’s Tool Drive has raised $603,000 in donations to support Habitat’s mission of providing safe, affordable housing opportunities throughout Northeast Ohio.
Watts has announced the appointment of Rich Gardner as senior product manager for shutoff valves, connections, and plumbing specialties for the Americas.
Streaming platforms and AI tools have made TV advertising accessible, but getting results demands strategy, patience and consistency.
June 1, 2026
Most plumbing businesses invest in fairly predictable marketing: Google Search ads, a Facebook or Instagram presence, maybe a yard sign at a job site and a wrapped truck.
As AI tools reshape how homeowners find contractors, plumbing companies that build a strong digital footprint will have the edge in AI-generated search results.
June 1, 2026
Discover how AI search is reshaping how homeowners find contractors, and why digital PR must lead the strategy to build crucial online credibility and authority.
Discover how mechanical contractor Cox Engineering uses creative social media marketing to bridge communication gaps, build trust, and successfully recruit the next generation of tradespeople.
Cullen McCarthy explores the blessing, burden, and undeniable strength of a multi-generational family business
June 1, 2026
How three generations of McLaren reps built an enduring family legacy by prioritizing deep relationships and unmatched tenure in a rapidly changing industry.
A practical look at the habits, emotions and everyday needs that drive contractors to choose one supplier over another — and how counter teams can earn that choice again tomorrow.
The free virtual event on June 4 will feature AI education, Spanish-language programming, major product updates, and recognition of the next generation of trades leaders.