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December 2023

Volume: 23
Edition: 12

Contractor of the Year: James Lindsey, Lindsey Brothers Inc: Through faith and family (and plenty of both) ‘Mr. Lindsey’ never let the color of his skin or lack of education destroy his optimism or courage.

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Contractor of the Year: James Lindsey, Lindsey Brothers Inc.

Through faith and family (and plenty of both) ‘Mr. Lindsey’ never let the color of his skin or lack of education destroy his optimism or courage.
December 4, 2023
Steve Smith

Through faith and family (and plenty of both) James Lindsey, Lindsey Brothers Inc., Virginia Beach, Va., never let the color of his skin or lack of education destroy his optimism or courage.


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A California Resort in Dire Need of a New Hot Water System

Omni La Costa Resort & Spa switched to tankless water heaters, saving space, time, and money.
December 4, 2023

This resort property case study demonstrates that condensing tankless water heaters can be used in commercial buildings with high water demand.


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Maintain Or Feel the Pain

California contractor restores heating system after years of neglect.
December 4, 2023

Contractors know all about the importance of maintenance on home heating systems. Convincing some homeowners, however, is a completely different story. 


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Cooper New England Sales: Relationships, Not Transaction Sales

The manufacturers’ representative marks its 50th anniversary by reflecting on its core values of education, professionalism and customer service.
October 2, 2023
Ruth Mitchell

In the corridors of Cooper New England Sales, there’s a voice that resonates wisdom passed down from its founder, Gary Cooper...


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Show Us Your Mobile Trucks!

Manufacturers’ representatives showcase their mobile training trucks.
August 7, 2023
Ruth Mitchell

This month, we contacted plumbing and HVACR manufacturers’ reps to tell us about their mobile training vehicles. We received a huge response, but you can read about all the trucks here online.


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Water Efficiency Improvements Over the Years

A look at John Koeller’s career path, the impact of MaP testing and WaterSense certification, then and now, and what the future holds.
October 2, 2023

One factor in increasing water efficiency in toilets is MaP testing, a test to see how much waste (soybean paste) could be flushed without clogging up. This standard test put all models on a level playing field. Read on to discover how John Koeller and his team established this plumbing benchmark, and what he sees for the future of water-efficient plumbing.


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LAARS Marks 75 Years in Business

With a strong reputation for product innovation and customer support, Laars has evolved from the days of atmospheric boilers to electrified heat pumps.
December 4, 2023
Steve Smith

With a strong reputation for innovation and customer support, Laars Heating Systems has evolved from the days of atmospheric boilers to electrified heat pumps.


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Go West, Young Tradespeople!

Two Colorado residents founded their own businesses last year and stand ready to grow as a direct result of the burgeoning local economy.
December 4, 2023
Dan Vastyan

The number of remote, full-time workers in the U.S. has grown from pre-pandemic levels of 17 percent to 44 percent today.


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50 Years of Plumbing Progress

The industry has experienced more changes in the last half-century than at any other time.
October 2, 2023

Join IAPMO’s Pete DeMarco and Hugo Aguilar as they recall a half-century of milestones that have changed the plumbing industry more than any other time in history.


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Exploring Plumbing Innovations Through the Years

Plumbing manufacturers improve safety, convenience and water efficiency while keeping up with homeowners’ changing tastes.
October 2, 2023

Plumbing manufacturers have made great strides in product innovation over the last 50 years. PMI CEO/executive director Kerry Stackpole explains how these products have helped people globally.


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Alternative Energy

The Hydrogen Rainbow

What difference does a color make?
December 4, 2023
Max Rohr

Of the hydrogen hues, green hydrogen has the greatest possibilities in transportation. However, the industry needs more technology to make it a viable, cost-competitive fuel. Max Rohr explains the types of hydrogen fuel, focusing on green and blue hydrogen.


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Momentum Building Marketing

Why You Need a PR Pro to Create Your Strategy

A good PR strategy can mean the difference between struggling to increase revenue and attracting the right technicians to help you grow.
December 4, 2023
Heather Ripley

While many home service business owners may understand marketing, they may not understand public relations and how it differs. Marketing builds the messaging and brand; PR takes the message to create a positive image for the public and the industry.


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The Future Is Now

Mitigating Risk in the Past, Present and Future

Building professionals have a role to play in helping to accelerate the energy transition and decarbonize our buildings.
December 4, 2023
BF Nagy

The International Energy Agency notes that since 2010, improvements in energy intensity have averaged 1.7% a year, saving about 10 times as much primary energy as solar and wind additions. Energy efficiency programs are one way to help accelerate our energy transition.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

Why Does Your Business Exist?

Entering the game of business without knowing the purpose and the rules is a recipe for failure.
December 4, 2023
Richard DiToma

Consumers want value for their dollar. Contractors who are intelligent business people strive to deliver performance excellence. This is due, in part, to the correct calculation of costs, the application of a proper profit margin and the development of the correct selling price.


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Radiant Insider

Let’s Get Serious About Air Separation

Tips, tricks and ideas for hydronic technicians and designers.
December 4, 2023
Cody Mack

As hydronic designers and technicians, our priorities are increasing customer comfort and system efficiency — and air elimination should be at the top of our lists. If we implement best practices, our customers will have trouble-free and efficient hydronic systems.


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Mechanical

Meeting Building Performance Mandates with Effective Retrofitting

Current trends at the state and federal level make retrofits a worthy investment in building operations.
December 4, 2023

The pressure to implement building compliance standards is intensifying as the United States works to cut emissions by up to 52 percent by 2030. Plumbers, HVAC technicians and electricians play a crucial role in this endeavor. McKinstry’s Justin Lee discusses how industry tradespeople can retrofit buildings to comply with state and federal performance mandates.


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Contractor Stories

How Wet Will the Future Be?

As heating professionals, we need to lead with the hydronics option and explain how a wet system is the best for all application types.
December 4, 2023
Tom Soukup

The versatility of hydronic systems is well-known by hydronic contractors, but how about building owners or homeowners? The industry must do a better job of educating the public on the comfort and efficiency that hydronic heating and cooling systems provide.


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