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Articles Tagged with ''plumbing''

2014 Pipe Trades Giants: Positive outlook

Plumbing and mechanical contractors see good news for future business.
Kelly Faloon
August 15, 2014

Just over a third of respondents reported increased revenue last year from 2012.


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BrassCraft celebrates journeymen with complimentary tool bag

BrassCraft Mfg. Co. is helping to start off young careers right with a practical gift.
August 15, 2014

Recent plumbing graduates moving from apprentice to journeyman status can register to request the complimentary BrassCraft signature tool bag.


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Nexstar adds to business coaching staff

Nexstar Network recently added Jodie Deegan to its business coaching staff.
July 30, 2014

Deegan has been involved in the HVAC, plumbing, drain and electrical fields for more than 25 years.


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7 deadly sins your techs commit — Part 1

7 Power Blog
Al Levi
June 30, 2014

The thrill of fixing stuff at my own home left a long time ago. 


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Aquila Investment Group acquires Success Group International

Success Group International Includes Plumbers’ Success International.
April 25, 2014

SGI will continue to offer the proprietary tools including its innovative pricing guides, sales systems, and management tools.


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PM’s 2013 Best Contractor To Work For: CK Mechanical, Plumbing & Heating, Mills, Wyo.

Encouragement, recognition and respect are how this Wyoming contracting firm honors its employees.
Kelly Faloon
January 23, 2014

Kevin Maston, president and CEO of CK Mechanical Plumbing & Heating, started his company in 2004 out of his garage. His mission: To help people and provide top-notch service.


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Truck of the Month: Olin Plumbing, Tampa, Fla.

Eye-catching yet simple
Nadia Askar
Nadia Askar
January 23, 2014

Having started plumbing at age 14, Derek Olin began his career working for a meager $1.50 per hour. After receiving his Virginia Master Plumber license in 1983 and working in the business for 15 years, Olin decided he wanted to be his own boss. He passed his plumbers contracting test and started Olin Plumbing in Tampa, Fla.


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PM Profile: Viega’s Dave Garlow

New Viega CEO puts emphasis on training and product innovation.
January 23, 2014

Construction activity will increase as the need to attract young people to plumbing and heating trades grows.


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How to get 80% of your invoice in one day

Use factoring financing to boost your cash flow.
Kimberly Ainsworth Layne Ainsworth
January 23, 2014

One of the advantages of being a plumber is the independence that comes with the job. While you may have maintenance visits set to a regular schedule, more often it’s a job of emergency calls and unexpected situations. This type of job keeps away the monotony of a more structured career but also can leave plumbers in a pinch when an emergency call means an unexpected purchase of an expensive part.


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Julius Ballanco

Tips on controlling water pressure when needed

Too much pressure.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
January 23, 2014

One of the first things we learn in the plumbing profession is the allowable water pressure for a water distribution system. A maximum pressure of 80 psi was beat into my head at an early age. Some area of the country with high-rise buildings will allow up to 100 psi, while in other areas the pressure was lowered to 60 psi in an effort to conserve water.


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