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March 2025

Volume: 25
Edition: 3

Building Awareness of Safe Driving Habits: Federated Insurance DriveSAFE program cuts down on all-too common driving hazards for traveling techs at Bob Frame Plumbing.

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Beyond the Blueprint: Mastering Plumbing Design for Behavioral Health Facilities

The role of a plumbing engineer in these environments goes far beyond traditional design and installation.
October 2, 2024

Behavioral health facilities help patients with mental health issues, lifestyle challenges, addictions and more. Read on to discover insights and guidelines for mastering plumbing design in these health-care sites, focusing on safety, budget constraints, patient populations, regulatory challenges and emerging design trends.


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Dominate Local Search

A plumbing and heating contractor’s guide to a compelling Google Business Profile.
March 3, 2025

In a digitally driven world, standing out as a plumbing and heating contractor requires more than excellent service.


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Q&A with Ashley Martin, president and CEO, NIBCO

‘We need to always keep our operations as efficient as possible because we are competing with the world to sell our products.’
March 3, 2025
Steve Smith

We caught up with Ashley Martin, president and CEO, NIBCO, after she officially opened the company’s new Rex Martin NIBCO Interactive Museum last Nov. 12th


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How to Improve Employee Retention

Reduce turnover by focusing on total compensation, including profit-sharing and equity programs, and fostering a positive workplace culture.
March 3, 2025

As the home service industry retirement rate continues to outpace new talent entering the space, independent business owners in the home service industry can feel increasing pressure to keep their best employees happy and retain them for the long term.


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Building Awareness of Safe Driving Habits

Federated Insurance DriveSAFE program cuts down on all-too common driving hazards for traveling techs at Bob Frame Plumbing.
March 3, 2025
Steve Smith

David P. Frame, CEO of Bob Frame Plumbing Services Inc., a four-generation-old contractor in South Bend, Indiana, has always done as much as he can to keep his techs safe on the job. 


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Watts Launches Nexa

Water management solution for commercial buildings offers real-time monitoring, alerts and insights.
March 3, 2025
Steve Smith

Last August when we attended Watts Water Technologies’ 150th birthday, the company unveiled Nexa, its latest product that at the time was so new, Watts didn’t even have a press release to hand out.


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Heat Pump Water Heaters Projected to Become Dominant Water Heater by End of the Decade

Changes to policies and appliance standards are projected to help sales to increase by the end of the decade.
March 3, 2025
Joseph Wachunas
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The Future is Now

Fluoridation Nation

With greater understanding, we can make informed decisions about fluoride removal and ensure safe drinking water for future generations.
March 3, 2025
John Mullen

Fourth-generation plumber John A. Mullen delves into the growing trend of removing fluoride from municipal drinking water and its broader implications.


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Green Ideas

CanGEA Acquired by Geothermal Rising, Soon to be Geothermal Rising Canada

This strategic acquisition aims to enhance collaboration and efficiency in the geothermal sector.
March 3, 2025
Mimi Egg

In mid-January, news emerged that Geothermal Rising, a U.S.-based organization, acquired the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association.


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MOMENTUM BUILDING MARKETING

Beyond Google: Building a Positive Offline Reputation with PR

A strong presence in the community increases brand awareness and customer loyalty, and provides a buffer during business crises.
March 3, 2025
Heather Ripley

For the home service industry, marketing your plumbing company means that you need awesome truck wraps and you must appear on the first page of any local Google search result.


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Contractor Stories

New Year, New Shop

You can plan, start the work early and do everything in your power leading up to a move, but there will still be headwinds and aggravation.
March 3, 2025
Tom Soukup

When the ball dropped to usher in 2025, we had just moved into our new location. “Auld Lang Syne” still rang in my ears as we shoved the last piece of pipe into the shelves at our new shop


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