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Safety Tech for Jobsites

How technology can help protect your employees on the job.

January 6, 2020

No one goes to work expecting to be seriously injured — or worse — but, unfortunately, it happens. In the latest figures released (for 2017), 5,147 workers died during their duties on jobsites.

Professional Snowboarder and Plumber Jonathan Cheever Endorses Viega

December 20, 2019

When Cheever snowboards in World Cup races this winter, he'll have the Viega logo on his uniform. When he installs hot water heaters this summer, he’ll have Viega fittings in his toolbox.

IAPMO Seeks Technical Subcommittee Members for Development of Z1167 Standard

IAPMO to Hold Presentation on Indoor Cannabis Cultivation Facilities

December 19, 2019

The full-day presentation will cover plumbing, mechanical, building, fire, energy, state regulations, and limited electrical codes.

ASHRAE Releases Revised Version of Data Center Standard

December 13, 2019

Energy Standard for Data Centers establishes the minimum energy-efficiency requirements for the design and operation of data centers, with special consideration to their unique load requirements compared to other buildings.

ACCA and LifeSaver Mobile Announce Exclusive Member Benefit

December 13, 2019

An exclusive ACCA membership rate has been established so more ACCA members can help mitigate risk in their companies.

Emerson Promotes Leadership within Professional Tools Business for Pipe and Electrical Solutions Group

December 13, 2019

Justin King has been named vice president of engineering and Rob Trefz has been named vice president of marketing.

Contractor Gets Jail Sentence for Trench Deaths

December 13, 2019

Steve Smith

Otto and Atlantic had two prior Occupational Safety and Health Administration violations in 2007 and again in 2012 for failing to utilize trench safety precautions

HVR Magazine Names Armstrong Pump Manager "Product of the Year"

December 11, 2019

This marks the second year in a row Armstrong product solutions have captured the award.

Teaching Girls They Can Be Plumbers Too

December 10, 2019

SupplyHouse.com featured Tools & Tiaras Inc. in a unique episode of their Trade Life Series focusing on teaching girls about the trades through a one-week summer camp program.

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Plastics Industry: Don’t Turn Clock Back on Innovation

Three trade groups share concerns over ‘unsubstantiated offensive’ on plastic piping.

December 9, 2019

Plastic pipe began as a technical innovation of the 1950s, used to rebuild Europe after World War II. These materials advanced, gained acceptance and then became the norm.