It’s easy for plumbers to complain about the national shortage of qualified technicians, a byproduct of retiring Baby Boomers and younger people...
Education/Training Articles
Editorial
Taking the Steps to Start a Training Program
By now most children — from kindergarten to college — are back in the classroom and learning everything they can for their...
Online Exclusives
Navajo Nation Launches New Plumbing Training Program
In preparation for the start of the Navajo Nation's first dedicated plumbing training program launching soon, the International Water, Sanitation and Hygiene...
Online Exclusives
Program Educates Girls About Trades Career Opportunities
A New York City plumber is working hard to educate young girls about the opportunities available in the trades.
After initially having aspirations...
Online Exclusives
Successware Introduces New Glossaries for HVAC, Plumbing Technicians
Successware, a business management software company for the home service industry, has launched a glossary feature online and in its mobile app designed to help...
Online Exclusives
Service World Expo Planned For October
Service World Expo is coming in October to Tampa, Florida.
To help home service contractors continue to grow and become more profitable, the...
Online Exclusives
Dispelling Tankless Water Heater Myths
With the rivalry between tank and tankless water heaters building ever since the introduction of tankless units, Rinnai America Corporation, a top seller...
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Business-Coaching Group Amps Up Company’s Growth
When Brady Jolly took over the management of Jolly Plumbing in 2014, the company — based in Wilder, Kentucky, just across the...
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High School Senior Signs Letter of Intent to Work for Plumbing Company
It’s that time of year where, with another school year ending, you typically see high school athletes holding ceremonies to sign letters...
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Video: Always Available Plumbing Cuts Through Gender Norms in Detroit
In a 2021 survey from the career website Zippia, females made up only 3.5% of the plumbing workforce. This video showcases the...
Videos
Webinar: Secret Strategies for Converting More Leads into Customers
In 2022, customer expectations are rapidly changing, and what worked before doesn’t necessarily work now. In this webinar, we’ll talk about how...
Online Exclusives
What You Should Know About Hiring Aspiring Plumbers From the Class of 2022
As a high school plumbing teacher at a technical school in Burlington County, New Jersey, I would like to provide some insight...
Online Exclusives
It Pays to be Dedicated to On-the-Job Safety Practices
There is no picture-perfect template for managing a safety program. Everything that makes your company unique provides a reason to develop a safety strategy...
Editorial
Industry News - May 2022
Jim Felker joins SJE as regional sales manager
SJE welcomed Jim Felker as its newest regional sales manager. A 20-year industry veteran, he will...















