Implementing a Standard Costing System

Back to the E-Newsletter Archive To optimize resource allocation, control costs, and enhance decision-making, plumbing companies can benefit greatly from implementing a standard costing system.

02.04.2026

Residential and commercial plumbing news for industry leading contractors, franchisees and supply houses

Powerful “Bullet-Proof” Root 66 Anchors Florida Plumber’s Drain Cleaning Arsenal

Rugged General tools remain a key factor in forging customer satisfaction. Read more

Sponsored by: General Pipe Cleaners

Implementing a Standard Costing System

To optimize resource allocation, control costs, and enhance decision-making, plumbing companies can benefit greatly from implementing a standard costing system. Read more

Plumbers: March 11 Is Your Day

Every day, you connect communities to health, safety and prosperity. On World Plumbing Day, the spotlight is on you. Join plumbers in 70-plus countries celebrating how Plumbing Connects the World. Read more

Sponsored by: IAPMO

Product News: U.S. Boiler and NIBCO

Here are the latest product offerings for the plumbing industry. Read more

Unveiling February: Dive Into Our Latest Issue!

The February issue of Plumber is out, featuring Hoover Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Cooling of Troy, Michigan. When Gary Hoover established it in 1980, it only did electrical work. Since then, the company — owned by Hoover’s sons-in-law, Marcus Piwonski and Matt Hedges — has completely reinvented itself. Plumbing, sewer and drain cleaning are now the backbone. Watch preview

“People are all consumers who just need to get the job done and not be upsold on everything. Worse yet, if you’re honest and ethical, you may be outrun by a private equity firm’s sales rep, because the customer can think you’re missing something by quoting a lower price.”

From the article: Plumber Fights the Good Fight Against Private Equity