Articles by Jim Olsztynski

We Protect The Contractor's Interest<br>Jim Olsztynski

November 4, 2003
There are some bad apples in the industry, but it's not PM's job to draw attention to them.
Read More

The Few To Whom We Owe So Much<br>Jim Olsztynski

October 7, 2003
PM will recognize those whose sacrifices largely get ignored.
Read More

Hydronic Heating Lives!<br>Jim Olsztynski

September 2, 2003
PM is bringing the I=B=R Schools back to life.
Read More

Reverse Auction Bidding<br>Jim Olsztynski

August 1, 2003
The good, the bad, the ugly of bid shopping.
Read More

Licensing Laws Need Rethinking<br>Jim Olsztynski

July 15, 2003
Licensing is a sacred cow to the PHC industry, but comes with unintended consequences.
Read More

Closing The Circle<br>Jim Olsztynski

June 1, 2003
What are we to make of all the buybacks from consolidators and utilities?
Read More

Plumbing Franchises Go Branding<br>Jim Olsztynski

May 1, 2003
Mr. Rooter is spending $2 million on TV ads; Ben Franklin launches an audacious experiment.
Read More

PM/Viega ISH Tourists Have A Grand Time

May 1, 2003
Warm weather and plenty of cold beer made it a pleasant journey for more than 30 travelers who spent a week in Germany, March 23-30.
Read More

What's A Water Heater Worth?<br>Jim Olsztynski

April 1, 2003
Our market economy has a way of skewing perceptions of value.
Read More

Our Age Of Enlightenment<br>Jim Olsztynski

March 1, 2003
Jobsite safety results from a mindset, and from economic incentives.
Read More

Multimedia

Videos

Image Galleries

DEWALT media event at Stanley Black and Decker University

The DEWALT media event was hosted at the Stanley Black and Decker University in Towson, Md.
Photos by Mike Miagza

3/13/13 2:00 pm EST

Prepared to Navigate the New Lead-Free Laws?

AVAILABLE ON DEMAND Sail through lead-free law compliance. When piping a potable water system, the bronze valves you’re using have an expiration date –January 4, 2014. Find out what US Senate Bill S.3874 is about, how it compares to previous standards, and most importantly — how it will affect you.

THE MAGAZINE

Plumbing and Mechanical

PM May revised

2013 May

Check out the newest issue of Plumbing & Mechanical magazine! You can also view our Ad Index here.

Table Of Contents Subscribe

PM Poll

As we approach mid-year, how do your sales compare to last year? Sales are:
View Results Poll Archive

The Plumbing and Mechanical Store

M:\General Shared\__AEC Store Katie Z\AEC Store\Images\Plumbing\new sites\valve-handbook.gif
Valve Handbook

Revised to include details on the latest technologies, Valve Handbook, Third Edition, discusses design, performance, selection, operation, and application. This updated resource features a new chapter on the green technology currently employed by the valve industry, as well as an overview of the major environmental global standards that process plants are expected to meet.

More Products

Clear Seas Research

Clear Seas ResearchWith access to over one million professionals and more than 60 industry-specific publications,Clear Seas Research offers relevant insights from those who know your industry best. Let us customize a market research solution that exceeds your marketing goals.

Truck of the Month

Truck of the month

Are you proud of how your service truck looks? Do the graphics give people whiplash as they drive by? Have your calls increased because people remember your truck — and your company name? If so, we’d like to see it, too! Click here to find out how your service truck could be chosen as PM's Truck of the Month.

 

STAY CONNECTED

Connect to PM on Facebook Connect to PM on Twitter  Watch PM on YouTube