Happy New Year! I hope all of you are as thrilled as I am to be getting a fresh start this year. This time of year is always exciting because the year ahead is filled with possibilities and opportunities. Be sure to head over to Page 54 to find out more about what the coming year will bring from some well-known industry experts. 

In this column, I’d like to address an issue I’ve been hearing from several contractors all across the U.S., and that’s about licensure requirements. Some cities and states have been exploring laws and ordinances that would allow utility and excavation contractors to install private sewers and water services for commercial and industrial construction. Understandably, this is alarming for some plumbing contractors in these locations.