In 2019, representatives from Bradford White completed a corporate signing of the Pledge to America's Workers.

The associations have announced a partnership that will strengthen the relationship between local workforce development boards and the sheet metal and air conditioning industry, with a mutual goal of supporting the workforce needs of the sheet metal industry across the country.

The resource illustrates how propane can solve common water heating challenges for contractors and commercial building owners of all kinds.

The LPG-Hawkins Endowment Fund was established in 2019 with seed money from David Hawkins of David L. Hawkins Design Group.

Asking showroom people how they handle pricing can lead to some interesting conversations. Many showroom professionals use a flat discount-off-list habit that has been common for ages. For some reason, we think consumers know that 25 percent off list is the “right” price. But why? 

There is an age-old adage in professional selling circles that says, “A customer with no objections is not a buyer.” I think it’s time we modify this saying to make it more 21st Century:  “A customer with no objections is not buying.”

The offerings include topics from commercial piping solutions to radiant design and LoopCAD.

The program provides financial assistance to plumbing apprentices.

The institute is introducing the Home & Accessibility Trade Specialist (HATS) program and the Living In Place Associate (LIPA) program.

The partnership will provide students with business development education, internships, mentorships and other opportunities.