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Opening a Door (and Keeping it Open) to the Trades

How Valerie Butler became one of plumbing’s most visible advocates to promote the skilled trades to the next generation.
September 1, 2026
Steve Smith

We planned to talk to Valerie Butler earlier in the day when we headed to see her at P.I.P.E. Inc., a contractor specializing in commercial plumbing and fire protection in the Indianapolis market and where she’s worked since 2020.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Let Consumers Know You Exist

Contractors using word of mouth, networking, websites, local outreach and clear vehicle branding build awareness for their companies without irritating potential customers through intrusive or annoying sales tactics.
September 1, 2026
Richard DiToma

There is an age-old question that every business owner has to contemplate: Should I grow my business? 


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Studies Find Plumbing Industry Drives $442 Billion in Economic Impact

August 18, 2026

Two new studies highlight the plumbing industry’s economic impact while warning of a projected shortage of 550,000 plumbers by 2027.


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Strickland Tudor Joins CAMP Digital as Chief Revenue Officer

August 7, 2026

A respected industry leader with more than 30 years of experience, Tudor will lead CAMP’s revenue organization and help accelerate the company’s continued growth/ 


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Contractor Profit Advantage

The Spirit of Business

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.
July 1, 2026
Richard DiToma

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.”


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Bradford White Sparks Interest in Skilled Trades With New Children's Book

June 2, 2026

Bradford White  announces the launch of "No Hot Water!? Plumber Paige to The Rescue!," a children's book written by Paige Knowles and illustrated by Rhiannon Duch.


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Uponor Honors Local Tradespeople at Target Field With Thank a Tradesperson Day

June 1, 2026

Uponor and the Minnesota Twins will honor plumbers, contractors, builders and emerging tradespeople during Thank a Tradesperson Day at Target Field on June 24.



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Contractor Culture

The Trades Don’t Have a Price Problem. They Have a Buying Problem.

Why low-price buying keeps hurting margins, relationships and long-term results.
June 1, 2026
Frank Favaro

Discover why choosing the lowest bid often hurts margins and relationships, and how shifting to lifetime cost comparisons protects long-term project results.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

New Construction Vs. Service Business Operational Costs

Plumbing and HVAC contractors must treat each segment as a separate profit center and use precise cost analysis to ensure balanced, profitable operations.
June 1, 2026
Richard DiToma

Plumbing and HVAC contractors must analyze precise operational costs to separate new construction from service segments and maximize distinct profit centers.


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Daily Wellness and Nutrition Habits for Trades Professionals

Five practical, evidence-based strategies to support daily wellness and nutrition for trades professionals.
June 1, 2026
Sonia Rana

Professionals in the trades industry perform physically demanding work that involves strength, endurance and sustained concentration.


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