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Kenny Chapman: Lack of training and systems can be disastrous

Structure your business to serve you, your team and your clients.

April 10, 2019

When I say “the lack of training and systems can be disastrous,” it might sound a bit dramatic to you. I can assure you, however, that the quality of your training and systems can truly make or break your business, your reputation, the level of service you offer, safety on the job and your overall profitability.

AEC BuildTech highlights education

The inaugural event takes place April 30-May 2.

Jen Anesi-Brombach

April 10, 2019

The plumbing and mechanical industry is changing quickly, and the biggest catalyst of that change is technology. New products are coming to market, the Internet of Things is influencing product design, and connectivity is becoming less of a novelty and more of a commodity.

Dan Holohan: Crank it down?

A quick guide to the three most profitable words in my vocabulary.

Dan Holohan

April 10, 2019

In 1989 when we started our business, The Lovely Marianne asked me what I was going to do to make money for her and our four daughters. I told her I was going to write books, but it would take some time to do that.

John Siegenthaler to host modern hydronics educational session

April 9, 2019

The educational event runs from 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 22 at Landmark College in Putney, Vermont.

Industry legends to present at AEC BuildTech

Educational sessions will offer Continuing Education Units.

Nicole Krawcke

March 26, 2019

The inaugural event is scheduled for April 30-May 2, in Rosemont, Illinois, and will showcase the latest design and building processes, products and emerging technologies.

Christoph Lohr: One-on-one meetings with managers can solve retention challenges — Part 2

Data and examples show the effectiveness of one-on-one meetings

Christoph Lohr

March 25, 2019

Last month, I presented information about challenges companies face to retain and develop their employees.

AEC BuildTech will offer Continuing Education Units

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March 14, 2019

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World Plumbing Day underscores need to train next generation of plumbers

March 11, 2019

American Standard and GROHE supported the Somerset County Vocational and Technical High School in Bridgewater Township, New Jersey. By providing the latest plumbing innovations, LIXIL aims to help students receive the proper training necessary to pursue a plumbing career in today’s modern world.

One-on-one meetings with managers can solve retention challenges — Part 1

Retaining high-knowledge workers is key as baby boomers retire.

Christoph Lohr

February 25, 2019

The U.S. is seeing about 10,000 baby boomers (those born between 1946 and 1964) retire per day. That means every day we lose knowledge from our industry due to retirements. The fact that so much of the construction industry is experience- or knowledge-based work makes this fact especially sobering, but the challenges don’t end there.