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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 [email protected].

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Steve Murray Shares Knowledge at CPI Training Lab

Contractor and training veteran helps prepare the next generation at Washington State business.
May 6, 2022
Steve Smith

Contractor and training veteran, Steve Murray, helps prepare the next generation at CPI Plumbing & Heating, Mt. Vernon, Washington.


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‘Boiler Ben’ Launches YouTube Channel To Teach Boiler Operations

Ben Weekley, a low pressure steam heat pro, pivots during COVID to reach future operators the world over.
May 6, 2022
Steve Smith

Ben Weekley, aka Boiler Ben on YouTube, pivots during COVID to reach future operators the world over on low pressure steam heating systems.


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Keeping the Heat On

Oliver Heating & Cooling has been helping local families stay warm for 24 years.
April 1, 2022
Steve Smith

Now that many of us are in the shoulder season waiting for April showers to bring May flowers, we thought it would be a great time to profile Oliver Heating & Cooling, Morton, Pennsylvania.


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Digital Planning Pays Off in the Field

‘Prefab everything’ approach at Harris improves productivity and overall operations.
April 1, 2022
Steve Smith

We guess you could call the structure located at the corner of North 7th St. and North 19th Ave, just west of downtown Minneapolis a “garage.”


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PHCP Community Heads Back To AHR Expo

For the time since 2020, more than 30,000 people gathered for the 2022 return of the big show in Las Vegas.
February 22, 2022
Steve Smith

The AHR Expo returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, after show organizers had to cancel last year’s rendition.


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Pitt QB Kenny Pickett Wins Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award

Prestigious honor is presented annually by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation and A.O. Smith Corp.
February 7, 2022
Steve Smith

Pitt QB Kenny Pickett Wins Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award presented annually by the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Educational Foundation and A.O. Smith Corp.


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Q&A with Mark Olson, CEO, Caleffi North America Inc.

‘We're not even 20 years old yet in the North American market. We have more room to grow.’
February 7, 2022
Steve Smith

At some point in 2004, an executive recruiter called Mark Olson and asked him, “What does the word ‘hydronics’ mean to you?”


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How To Run a Showroom in The Age of COVID

Dan Callies kept customers out of his showroom, but still stayed in touch. Maybe more than before.
February 7, 2022
Steve Smith

Dan Callies, Oak Creek Plumbing, Kitchens & Bathrooms, Oak Creek, Wisconsin, figured out how to keep customers out of the showroom, but still keep in touch.


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High 5 Plumbing Gives High Fives to Denver Community

Contractor’s program has been helping local charities since 2018.
January 3, 2022
Steve Smith

High 5 Plumbing’s High 5 Cares program has been helping local charities since 2018.


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NextGen Prepares NextGen for the Trades

Chad and Tyler Peterman build on their dad’s business with more than just a new look.
January 3, 2022
Steve Smith

Chad and Tyler Peterman, Peterman Brothers, build on their dad’s plumbing and HVAC business with training for new techs and existing workforce.


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