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Navigating RDS Requirements in Residential Split and Packaged Systems
Starting this year, contractors will need to understand a whole new standard of protocols required for A2L refrigerants.
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PHC News
January 2025
Volume: 25
Edition: 1
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Six Ways BIM and AI May Reduce Construction Disputes
Integrating BIM and AI offers the potential to eliminate conflicts well before they can affect other aspects of the project.
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Spokane Schools Opt for Extreme Energy Efficiency
Professional Piping Inc.’s hydronics work earns an A+ on two projects for Mead School District.
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NIBCO Opens Museum
Named after Rex Martin, chairman emeritus, interactive museum offers a treasure trove of milestones and mementos.
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The Digital Wrap
How to grow your contracting business by digitizing your customer experience.
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Is Artificial Intelligence the End of Local SEO as We Know It?
How AI is changing the way customers discover your PHC business.
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Transform Your Sales Pipeline into a Revenue-Generating Machine
The key to scaling a home service business is building systems that multiply efforts.
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Should Contractors ‘Own the Home?’
Homeowners are increasingly looking for one-stop-shop solutions to more than just plumbing and heating.
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2025 AHR Expo Preview
The annual HVACR event heads to sunny Orlando to learn about new industry products and trends.
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Insurance Rates and Leaking Water Heaters
One Hawaii contractor works to promote the WAGS valve to stay ahead of insurance nightmares for property and homeowners.
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2025 Construction Outlook
Factors resulting in 2024’s challenging conditions may soon give way to others working to bolster future construction spending.
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My Heat Pump Water Heater Tour Across America
Travels took me to a number of stops to those at the vanguard of carbon-cutting ways to heat water.
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Geothermal HVAC
An Update on the IRA and Geothermal Systems
The legislation made the Investment Tax Credit and Production Tax Credit more valuable and expanded the types of qualifying projects.
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2025 Technology Resolutions: Riding the Wave of the Gartner Hype Cycle
It’s important to make thoughtful technology decisions to effectively navigate the ever-changing innovation landscape.
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CONTRACTOR STORIES
Wishing You a Whiteboard Winter
Document the system components needing attention but that won’t affect its ability to provide heat; follow up on these items in the spring.
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Legal Pipeline
Online Agreements to Arbitrate: What Plumbing Professionals Should Know
When using digital contracts, know what to look for and follow best practices to better protect your rights.
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Contractor Profit Advantage
The ‘Cost and Effect’ of Unapplied Labor on Home Services Contracting Businesses
Understand how to properly calculate your labor and overhead costs per technician hour to ensure profitability despite fluctuations in business activity.
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The Future Is Now
New Year, New Fuel: A Hydrogen Story
With every advancement and safety standard, we’re preparing for a future where hydrogen and other water-sourced energy solutions play central roles.
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