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IAPMO Seeks Technical Committee Members

November 8, 2018

Members will work toward the development of the 2021 editions of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code and Uniform Solar, Hydronics and Geothermal Code.

Successful Navajo Nation CPC Concludes in Thoreau, New Mexico

November 8, 2018

The CPC’s focus was the Navajo Water Project, an initiative of the U.S.-based nonprofit organization DigDeep that was among the 2018 recipients of the U.S. Water Prize.

InSinkErator Opens New $34 Million Global Headquarters

November 8, 2018

Corporate parent Emerson is also investing $29 million to make improvements to its facility in Racine, the previous headquarters for InSinkErator.

Selecting drainage for construction projects

November 7, 2018

With the advances in floor screed technology, floor build-ups are getting more shallow, often resulting in challenges for plumbers unable to connect up to the pipework using the standard drainage products. This article explores why residential construction projects need a versatile shallow depth drainage solution.

Xylem partners with Water Well Trust to restore clean water to North Carolina neighborhood

November 7, 2018

In response to the rural community’s water crisis, an effective and lasting solution is developed for the Holly Ridge subdivision in Candler, North Carolina.

PHCC Recognizes Daniel Judd as 2018 Plumbing Apprentice of the Year

November 6, 2018

From an early age, Judd was exposed to the plumbing industry by shadowing his father – master plumber David Judd – and credits his dad with inspiring him to pursue the trades.

PHCC Recognizes Jeff Hux as 2018 Plumbing Contractor of the Year

November 6, 2018

Hux is the president of the Hampton Roads chapter of PHCC of Virginia and a member of the state board.

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Wearable Tech Offers Lee Company’s Techs Real-Time Support

Whether it’s smart glasses or a mobile app, technology helps crews run efficiently and provide up-to-date information to customers.

November 6, 2018

Steve Smith

Data routinely captured by Lee Company techs has helped the service contractor better serve its customers and deal with the industry’s labor shortage.

Business Uncomplicated

The Ride-Along, Part 2

Ten tips to make the most of your windshield time, and when you are on the job together.

November 6, 2018

Ellen Rohr

Ride-alongs are humbling. Just because you tell your techs to do something doesn’t mean it’s happening. Or even understood. Talking ain’t training. I’ve experienced that brutal reality many times myself.

Contractor Profit Advantage

Calculate Overhead in Dollars and Cents

A set percentage most likely will not cover your true cost of overhead expenses.

November 6, 2018

Richard DiToma

Except for pure luck, using set percentages does not reflect actual cost. Percentages should not be used as a formula to arrive at your overhead cost.