An administrative law judge on April 22, 2005, upheld the decertification of the California Apprenticeship Council, effectively stripping its right to certify apprentices. The approval process will now be handled at the federal level.

Computer-Savvy Contractors An exclusive software survey from Plumbing & Mechanical

June 1, 2005

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More and more plumbing and heating service companies are computerizing their businesses, especially office management systems.

Recruiting For The Trades Series Hiring Immigrant, Ethnic Workers

May 1, 2005

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Part 1 of a three-part series on finding new avenues to recruit skilled workers into the industry.

'Give The Clients What They Want'

May 1, 2005

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Master Bath & Tile's Pros Reveal What They've Learned About The Business Of Showrooms.

QSC Takes On Taxes And Lawsuits, Rolls Out Maintenance Program

April 1, 2005

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Lawsuit protection and tax reduction strategies, low-cost/high-response lead generation, recruiting and retaining immigrant/ethnic workers, leadership and life-balancing skills - these were just some of the topics covered at the recent Quality Service Contractors' Power Meeting XXII in Savannah, Ga.

Plumbing Trends: Universal Design

March 1, 2005

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Universal design is the future for creating bathrooms for an aging population.

2005 ISH Frankfurt To Cover Renewable Energy, Spa/Wellness Sectors

February 1, 2005

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Watch for updates and highlights for this year's ISH Frankfurt trade show, March 15-19, in Frankfurt, Germany.

A Family Affair

February 1, 2005

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Tips on maneuvering through the minefield that is a family business.

Plumbing Trends: Powder Room Make Over

February 1, 2005

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Tips on transforming a half-bath to a roomier, more stylish space.

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