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Many companies keep employee pay shrouded in secrecy while other employers make such information known to their workers. So, what are the...

Problem: Jim Mitchell, a retired automotive engineer from General Motors, and his wife Mary faced a challenging plumbing-drainage situation in their home....

Problem: A plumber in San Diego, California, often faced delays while securing pipe brackets in tight spaces, such as under kitchen sinks...

The integration of technology can be seen in almost every aspect of a construction project — from planning to site work and...

Franklin Electric signs agreement to acquire Barnes de ColombiaFranklin Electric has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Barnes de Colombia S.A., a...

Pete Peterman launched Peterman Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning in 1986 in Indianapolis. Twenty-five years later, when son Chad joined the company,...

Entry 396233 NIBCO Webstone E-X-P ultra-compact tankless water heater kitsNIBCO’s new end connections for its line of Webstone E-X-P ultra-compact kits for tankless...

Every offering of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s popular Essentials of Project Management class seems to develop a...

Even before the ravages of the California wildfires and the devastation of Hurricane Helene as far north as Tennessee and North Carolina,...

Plumbers are exposed to hazards such as chemicals, falls, and musculoskeletal injuries caused by lifting heavy objects. In some cases, they are...

Maintaining and servicing manholes and sewer mains is a critical responsibility for sewer cleaning professionals. For service plumbers who typically don't deal...

In industries like HVAC, plumbing, and other home service sectors where trust is paramount, few things can generate customer loyalty quicker than...

Housecall Pro, a software platform for over 45,000 home service companies, has announced the winners of its 2025 Trade Academy Scholarship program. A...

IAPMO has released Peak Water Demand Study: Full Study, a comprehensive analysis redefining water supply system sizing for residential and multi-family buildings. Based...

In today’s labor market, retaining employees is almost as challenging as hiring new workers. Companies don’t want to lose any employees to the...

When a hazard is recognized at work, who has the authority to stop work and address the hazard? The manager, supervisor or...

The northeast United States is old. Crazy old. So if you’re looking for advice on how to drill a hole through a...

The submission window is open for the 2025 Jobber Grants program. Now in its fifth year, this initiative celebrates excellence in home service...

With the plumbing industry facing an acute shortage of technicians, Tim Rausch — owner of Tim Rausch Plumbing in Appleton, Wisconsin —...