It was an honor to be invited to participate in the 51st annual AIM/R conference, but it’s even better when you’re asked back a second time by popular request!

The proper prevention of bacteria growth is achieved by proper system design, system maintenance and added system solutions. However, the effectiveness of these treatments, solutions and processes can vary with the different types of buildings and applications. They can have negative effects if applied incorrectly. Read on for tips on applying these solutions.

Looking back to a case from 1973, Steven Nudelman explains this negligence claim where a contractor was forced to pay for additional materials and labor because of an architect’s errors and omissions.

Current codes call for the installation of fire sprinklers in many instances in new construction, but there are still many cases where sprinklers are not required. 

Does brand matter in our industry? When a consumer enters a showroom, are the decisions made based on the brand they want or the style?

Check out Heather Ripley’s column and learn how  customer reviews are a great tool to build your home services business — even bad reviews. Customer comments or reviews that go unanswered can damage your reputation and create problems for your business.

When considering whether to add a new trade to your company, you need to ask yourself if your company is the one people think about when they want top-notch work in the trade(s) you work in. Master this before adding another focus to your business.

Earnest Machine imports, distributes and manufactures fastener products for agriculture, construction equipment, heavy transportation, mining, structural construction and wind industries. 

Plumbing engineers must consider many things when designing a high-rise building’s hot water heating and supply system. Understanding the different piping systems and using industry best practices will assist in a successful project.

In the second part of this series, we look at the essential elements and equipment of fire protection design, such as standpipe systems, fire pumps and pump controllers. Preplanning and coordination are crucial to minimize delays and reduce change orders when constructing a fire sprinkler system.