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September 2022

Volume: 22
Edition: 8

The Digital Classroom: Chris West Plumbing uses simulation training to accelerate learning and get techs up to speed quickly.

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The Digital Classroom
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The Digital Classroom

Chris West Plumbing uses simulation training to accelerate learning and get techs up to speed quickly.
September 5, 2022
Steve Smith

Plumbing and HVAC contractors use Interplay Learning’s simulation platform to accelerate learning and get techs up to be speed quickly.


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On The Road to The ‘New Normal’

PHCP manufacturers see reignited interest in mobile demonstration trucks that were parked during the pandemic.
September 5, 2022
Ronnie Wendt

PHCP manufacturers see reignited interest in mobile demonstration trucks that were parked during the pandemic.


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Q&A with Incoming PHCC President David Frame

The fourth-generation family business owner from Indiana will officially start his term at PHCCCONNECT2022.
September 5, 2022
Steve Smith

David Frame, a fourth-generation family PHC business owner of Bob Frame Plumbing Services will officially start his term at PHCCCONNECT2022


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Ferguson and Explore the Trades Team Up to Promote PHC Careers

Skills Labs open at four tech schools to introduce future PHCPPros to career path in plumbing and HVAC.
September 5, 2022
Steve Smith

Explore The Trades Skills Labs by Ferguson open at four tech schools to introduce future PHCPPros to career path.


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Digitization and the Rise of Intelligent Plumbing Systems

These systems raise the bar on what we should expect from building water systems and how we approach water management.
August 5, 2022

To continue improving the built environment, plumbing designers must consider smarter systems to take advantage of innovations in the market. 


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Changing Seasons Call for Mechanical Room Maintenance

Offering customers tips for quick, easy reference can help streamline maintenance and keep water heaters and boilers working in top condition.
September 5, 2022
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A New Formula to Estimate Peak Water Demand

Next-generation plumbing fixtures require next-generation technology — and next-generation calculations.
August 5, 2022

Hunter’s Curve has been the industry standard for engineers when estimating a building’s peak water demand. 


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Inspiring Confidence for 90 Years

Inspiring consistency, reliability, and dependability, Gerber Plumbing Fixtures reflects on its history and path for the next 90 years.
July 4, 2022
Ruth Mitchell

Maxwell Gerber, a Polish immigrant, wanted to make his mark in his new country by manufacturing tried & true plumbing products, and do so with a commitment to partnerships — the backbone of the business. 


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A History of CPVC in Residential Plumbing

September 5, 2022

How CPVC grew over the years to more than 13 billion feet of plumbing pipe installed in the United States alone — enough to wrap the circumference of the earth almost 10 times.


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Connecting the Dots on District Energy Systems

As these developments continue to gain traction in the U.S., the mechanical industry needs to adapt.
September 5, 2022

As district energy systems continue to gain traction in the U.S., mechanical contractors need to adapt.


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Plumbing & Showrooms

Preparing for Your Showroom’s Future Starts Now

A high growth point is the best time to evaluate the space and make the changes that will bring your showroom into the next phase.
July 4, 2022
Stephanie Azran

Despite supply chain issues and labor shortages, decorative plumbing showrooms see growth in their futures. 


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Cannabis Grow Facility Design 101, Part 3: HVACD and Air Distribution

A detailed discussion with the owner’s lead grower or cultivation team is the first step in understanding how to properly size and select equipment.
September 5, 2022

Part three of a four-part series on cannabis facilities design. This article describes heating, ventilation, air conditioning and dehumidification systems and air distribution, with a focus on the cultivation side of an indoor facility. 


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Meet Louise Prader

Here to Stay: Meet Louise Prader

July 14, 2022
Nicole Meyer
In our July Women In PHCP spotlight, we invite you to meet Louise Prader, senior director of product management at Bradford White Corp.!
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Alternative Energy

Missing the Forest for the Trees

Is the transition fuel fossil?
September 5, 2022
Max Rohr

With our level of energy use, no one single renewable energy source can provide all the energy needed in U.S. homes. However, wood-burning boiler systems can be a sustainable energy resource — much more prevalent in many areas than solar or wind energy.


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The 7-Power Contractor

Lessons Learned as a Contractor in a COVID-19 World

Tips for navigating the new work normal.
September 5, 2022
Al Levi

The new work normal will likely be a hybrid model where those with certain job positions can work from home sometimes and in the office at other times. Read on for tips to successfully move to this model in your company.


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Contractor Profit Advantage

The Difference Between Success and Failure

Being in business requires that you constantly take care of business.
September 5, 2022
Richard DiToma

Once you decide to open a business, you become an entrepreneur. You also took on an incredible responsibility to ensure the business stays profitable — whether you stay as a one-person shop or hire employees. 


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How to Boost Service Calls

Strategies to optimize not only each ticket, but improve overall profitability, customer service and employee satisfaction.
September 5, 2022

Strategies to optimize not only each home service call, but improve overall company profitability, customer service and employee satisfaction


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Legal Pipeline

Consumer Protection Statutes Protect General Contractors, Too

If corporations acting through authorized representatives are not careful, they face exposure to enhanced damages.
September 5, 2022
Steven Nudelman

Subcontractors should be aware of state consumer protection laws as they can be used against them in a breach of contract situation. Read on for the result of a Connecticut case where a subcontractor defrauded a general contractor out of a 30 percent deposit.


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Contractor Stories

Mod-Cons and the Significance of Flow

A lesson about fire-tube heat exchangers, water-tube heat exchangers and hydraulic separation.
September 5, 2022
Stephen Minnich

Read on to find out about modulating-condensing boilers, fire-tube heat exchangers, water-tube heat exchangers, hydraulic separation, pumping away/pumping toward, and keeping hydronic systems clean.


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MOMENTUM BUILDING MARKETING

Be Your Market’s Expert

Thought leaders drive business growth.
September 5, 2022
Heather Ripley

Establishing yourself as a plumbing expert, hydronics expert, HVAC expert or solar/geothermal expert requires keeping your company name top of mind for local journalists and trade press editors. Read on to see how to be an expert in your home services field.


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Construction Technology

Executive Project Reviews: Helping Projects Move from Risk to Recovery

Use this process to identify risk and address it using a collaborative, actionable approach that ultimately keeps everyone out of harm’s way.
September 5, 2022
James Miller

If a project seems at financial risk, it’s crucial to evaluate the project and focus on discussing the known risks, challenges and opportunities. Make sure to follow up and ensure the recovery plan is moving forward. 


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The Future is Now

Green Energy in the Land of the Free

Modern projects demonstrate that we can create buildings and communities with autonomy while still connecting to the main grid.
September 5, 2022
BF Nagy

As we try to deal with the colossal challenges of outdated infrastructure challenges and climate change, there is a trend toward building and living in smaller, more self-reliant buildings and communities— while still enjoying the benefits of connecting to the grid. 


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