In
addition to former
NFL great Darrin Smith's inspirational keynote, other topics covered included social
media, contractor and businesses evolution, employee problems, OSHA, and tips
to boost service profits.
Omega
Flex Inc. launched www.csstfacts.org, a website for the plumbing, gas and HVAC
industries about the benefits of corrugated stainless steel tubing.
The
PPI for inputs to construction industries - a blend of all materials used in
every type of construction, plus items consumed by contractors such as diesel
fuel - rose 1.4 percent and 7.1 percent, respectively.
Nine
students out of 109 applicants have been awarded scholarships ranging from
$1,000-$6,000 to pursue education in preparation for careers within the
plumbing, HVAC and electrical industry.
DeWalt
recently launched its 2011 Knockout Challenge, which includes a series of
competitions taking place at selected Home Depot stores nationwide from May 5-June
17.