Steve Smith

Finally, Some Good News … Mario is a Plumber Again

March 6, 2018

At press time, no official word on Mario’s brother, Luigi. But we’ll vouch for his plumbing cred.

2018 AHR Expo Breaks Records

World’s largest HVACR event soars to new heights in visitor and total attendance, exhibitors, exhibit space and countries represented.

February 20, 2018

Sharon Rehana and Steve Smith

The editors of PHCPpros took to the show floor to gather the most comprehensive show coverage.

Navien Celebrates One Million Condensing Units Sold in North America

February 13, 2018

Steve Smith

Company builds its success on a commitment to wholesale distribution and professional installation.

Ingrid Mattsson Earns Carlson-Holohan Award

February 7, 2018

Steve Smith

Uponor’s director of brand management becomes the 7th recipient and the first woman to receive the coveted honor for dedication to wet heat.

A Push for Prefab

Hospitality giant Marriott expands prefabricated modular construction initiative with the intention of one day building 50,000 rooms a year using the time-saving approach.

January 26, 2018

Steve Smith

Prefabricated modular construction initiative saves time and costs for hotel giant.

Plumbing & Heating Thoughts

The Stupidest Idea of 2018 Is …

… also the stupidest idea of all time as shoppers can’t wait to buy bottles of ‘raw’ water – untreated, unfiltered, unsterilized and often out of stock – all for $15 a gallon.

January 25, 2018

Steve Smith

People are actually spending money to buy ‘raw’ water. Why?

Equity Plumbing Annual Meeting Sets Attendance Record

Members learn about the latest programs and attend networking meetings with peers and suppliers.

January 4, 2018

Steve Smith

Archdiocese of Chicago’s Energy-Saving Plan

Strategy aims to not only save energy, but also be the country’s first archdiocese to benchmark results through the EPA’s Energy Star Portfolio Manager.

January 3, 2018

Steve Smith

OSHA’s Silica Rule Survives Legal Challenge

December 29, 2017

Steve Smith

However, one possible argument against the standard remains, which could be used in particular by the construction industry.

ServiceTitan Holds Dispatch 2017

More than 30,000 techs have relied on the company’s software to get them to the right job at the right time for 9 million service calls valued at $7 billion.

December 11, 2017

Steve Smith

ServiceTitan's Dispatch 2017, first ever user conference, acknowledges the contractors who have taken a chance on the company to help them grow their businesses.