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Steve Smith

Steve Smith

Steve Smith served as the editorial director of Plumbing Engineer in the 1990s, and brings 20 years of experience covering the plumbing, piping and radiant heating markets. From 1996 to 2009, Smith helped grow two industry magazines’ monthly editorial content, including adding seven supplemental publications. He has traveled throughout the U.S., and abroad to Japan, China and Europe to meet with industry leaders and represent various magazines. He can be reached at 847-564-1127 or steve@phcppros.com.

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Thousands of Plumbers Expected to Rally at Texas Capitol

Thousands of Plumbers Expected to Rally at Texas Capitol

June 11, 2019

Concerned plumbers want governor to call for a special session to implement state plumbing regulation before the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners is abolished.

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Plumbing

Teenage Plumber Timothy Girouard Heads to Russia For WorldSkills Competition

WorldSkills USA team member will go for gold at international trade skills contest.

June 4, 2019

WorldSkills USA team will go for gold in Russia at international trade skills contest.

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Plumbing

Q&A with David F. Chic, Program Director for Quality Service Contractors and Construction Contractors’ Alliance

A conversation with the new chief at the QSC’s recent Power Meeting in Kansas City.

June 4, 2019

We finally had the chance to meet David Chic, who, shortly after last year’s PHCC CONNECT, became program director for the Quality Service Contractors as well as the Construction Contractors’ Alliance.

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Plumbing

Bringing High Tech to Water Conservation

Water-monitoring program helps Santa Fe restaurants reduce water waste.

June 4, 2019

Leak detection grows as crucial concerns over water conservation and home insurance protection increase.

Texas Legislature Votes Down State Plumbing Agency

By September, Anyone Can Be a Plumber in Texas

May 30, 2019

Plumbers call for special session after the Texas House ended the state plumbing code and a plumbing regulation agency.

Texas Legislature Votes Down State Plumbing Agency

Texas Legislature Votes Down State Plumbing Agency

May 28, 2019

Lawmakers want to fold the board into the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, an agency that oversees more than two dozen professions.

Study Claims 43 States Expose Millions to Toxic Compounds in Drinking Water

Study Claims 43 States Expose Millions to Toxic Compounds in Drinking Water

May 10, 2019

Roughly 19 million people across the country are being exposed highly toxic fluorinated compounds called PFAS.

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Feature

Johnson Controls Partners with Lincoln Tech to Train Next Generation

Plans are to open 10 classrooms in key locations throughout the national trade school's campuses.

May 7, 2019

Partnership between Johnson Controls and Lincoln Tech promoted vocational training.

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Feature

Searching for the Next Generation

We recently asked what our readers are doing to recruit and train the next generation of techs.

May 7, 2019

PHC News contractor readers share tips on hiring and training the next generation of service technicians.

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Feature

The Rise of the ConTech?

Latest survey from JBKnowledge shows technology’s promise, but construction firms are still slow to invest.

May 7, 2019

Contractors are buying into the idea of construction technology, but not necessarily funding it.

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