Op-Ed

One Year Ago Today

Fri, 07 May 2021 08:18:00 -0400

If you’re paying attention to the news — and I wouldn’t blame you for turning it off and listening to some music — but if you are, you’ve noticed a theme of “One year ago today.”

PHCPPros January 2021 Millennial Roundup

Thu, 21 Jan 2021 19:13:00 -0500

Get a rundown of the millennial news, stories and trends that caught our attention last month!

Operating Commercial Buildings with Confidence in the Age of COVID

Mon, 04 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Mechanical contractor McKinstry discusses its “Return with Confidence” program to reopen commercial property closed during covid-19 lockdowns.

PHCPPros December 2020 Millennial Roundup

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 13:30:00 -0500

Get a rundown of the millennial news, stories and trends that caught our attention last month!

Remote Pennsylvania Facility Caters to Remote Workers

Tue, 01 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Fujitsu’s XLTH line heating system helps cater to those who prefer to work away from home during the pandemic.

PHCPPros November 2020 Millennial Roundup

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 17:08:00 -0500

Get a rundown of the millennial news, stories and trends that caught our attention last month!

Digital Exclusive: Survey — Trade School Perception Improves During Pandemic

Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:09:00 -0500

Trade school has long struggled to gain recognition as a worthy alternative to four-year college, but the pandemic is changing perceptions, with one-third of Americans now viewing trade school as a more favorable option than college.

PVF Market Sees Positive Signs in 4Q Projects

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating impact on the demand for energy, including electricity, oil, gas and liquid natural gas.

Moving Business Forward

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

The PVF Roundtable Board learned of some amazing ways our members are supporting their staff and giving back to communities near and far.

Epidemiology Changes Business Approach

Wed, 14 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Since the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, which causes the disease COVID-19, infested the United States in early March 2020, U.S. businesses have had to re-evaluate their ongoing business outlook and each company’s approach in their particular segment, whether they are large or small.

Op-Ed: Schools Face Heightened Risk of Legionella

Fri, 25 Sep 2020 10:46:00 -0400

As schools across the country work to reopen, Intellihot implores K-12 school administrators to take preventative health and safety measures.

Op-Ed: Miura Steam Boiler Technology Addresses User Requirements During COVID-19

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 10:34:00 -0400

The current pandemic has focused on the importance of steam boiler technology that can allow users to quickly expand or reduce steam requirements.

Digital Exclusive: Supporting a Successful Home Service COVID-19 Response

Mon, 18 May 2020 09:22:00 -0400

In challenging times like these, home service businesses need to be prepared to hold to their values and deliver the best service they can.

Digital Exclusive: Why Customer Loyalty Strategy is Crucial During Times of Economic Uncertainty

Wed, 06 May 2020 12:56:00 -0400

With forced business closures, unprecedented rates of unemployment, and major disruptions across supply-chains, an economic downturn due to the COVID-19 pandemic is inevitable, posing a threat to HVAC industry distributors, contractors, and engineers in the B2B channel.

Digital Exclusive: COVID-19 — Three Keys to Downsizing in a Period of Crashing Demand

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:23:00 -0400

Downsizing is one of the most important factors that can either weaken or strengthen your company — both during the crisis and for years after — depending on how you do it.

Digital Exclusive: COVID-19 — How to Manage your Supply Chain Shock Waves

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 16:00:00 -0400

Supply chains throughout our economy will experience volatile shock waves of product supply and demand over the next year or more. This will create chaos in both customer fulfillment and supplier replenishment unless managers adopt a completely different way of managing their supply chains.

Op-Ed: Handwashing Accessibility Increases Outside of the Public Restroom

Mon, 27 Apr 2020 17:11:00 -0400

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, frequent and thorough handwashing is critical to prevent the spread of the virus.

Connected Businesses Survive and Thrive During COVID-19 Pandemic

Thu, 23 Apr 2020 11:02:00 -0400

Here's how two home service companies are using cloud-based solutions to tackle challenges brought on by the pandemic.

Op-Ed: The COVID-19 Pandemic’s Impact on Plumbing Businesses The First 30 Days

Thu, 16 Apr 2020 20:59:00 -0400

Over the past 30 days, IAPMO, along with its partners and many other plumbing-related organizations, has worked to provide needed information and guidance to plumbers and tradespeople everywhere.

Op-Ed: The Commercial Restroom’s Fight Against COVID-19

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 09:49:00 -0400

The changes we’re starting to see now will have a permanent impact on infrastructure when this virus eventually passes — and the commercial restroom is no exception.

Digital Exclusive: 4 Ways to Keep Construction Projects Running Smoothly During a Pandemic

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:46:00 -0400

Never has it been more important to remain nimble and develop creative solutions as today.

Digital Exclusive: COVID-19 Health and Safety Practices for Plumbers

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 12:18:00 -0400

Practices to help keep yourself, your employees and your customers safe during the pandemic.

Op-Ed: COVID 19 — A Commercial Hand Washing Game Changer

Fri, 03 Apr 2020 14:34:00 -0400

The unprecedented spread of COVID-19 has placed a more intense spotlight on the importance of frequent and thorough hand washing with soap and water.

Op-Ed: My Thoughts On the COVID-19 Pandemic

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 16:55:00 -0400

I know that while this pandemic is in many ways the worst of times, it will also usher in the best of times.

Digital Exclusive: Toilet Paper Shortage During COVID-19 Pandemic Causing Sewage Headaches? Here’s the Remedy!

Fri, 27 Mar 2020 17:08:00 -0400

Without a change in human behavior, what can be done to prevent these sewage clogs? One solution is to install a dual-shafted sewage grinder in the sewer line.

Op-Ed: Heroes Don’t Always Wear Capes, #ThankAPlumber

Wed, 25 Mar 2020 10:00:00 -0400

They are not considered heroes, but plumbers walk into strangers' houses, unaware of any dangers that may exist due to COVID-19.

Understanding COVID-19 Exposure for Plumbing Professionals

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 12:44:00 -0400

It is likely that the COVID-19 coronavirus can be spread through building sanitary drainage systems; as long as the pandemic is still active, it should be assumed by anyone working on a sanitary drainage system that the virus is present.

Digital Exclusive: Coronavirus in Plumbing Systems — How Did the Outbreak Occur in Hong Kong and is There a Risk in the US?

Tue, 10 Mar 2020 13:10:00 -0400

Health officials in Hong Kong have determined that plumbing systems in certain high-rise buildings are implicated in recent cases of the COVID-19 coronavirus.