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Not your father’s work truck

High-tech safety features help contractors reduce liability risk.

Nicole Krawcke

November 2, 2020

Perhaps one of the most critical parts of a plumbing and heating contractor’s business is its fleet.

Jones Stephens now offering PPE kits

September 29, 2020

Jones Stephens is responding to the overwhelming need for Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) during the COVID-19 pandemic by offering prepackaged PPE kits to contractors and other businesses, the company noted.

ICC releases recommended practices for remote virtual inspections

August 20, 2020

The publication is based on study, research and discussions from the Code Council’s membership, partners and industry experts.

Milwaukee neck gaiters

July 27, 2020

Milwaukee Tool is expanding its workwear line with the addition of a multi-functional neck gaiter.

ServiceTitan donates 100,000 masks to hospitals and contractors

May 14, 2020

ServiceTitan also recently made 70,000 surgical masks available to plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians and residential and commercial service professionals who continue to provide essential services to the public during the pandemic.

Michigan plumber services COVID-19-positive clients during pandemic

Royal Plumbing employees adhere to strict health and safety protocols while in the field.

Nicole Krawcke

May 13, 2020

Noah Klein has implemented strict employee protocols for working in the field during the global pandemic, and is personally involved in any calls with COVID-19 symptoms or diagnosis.

Dave Yates: From bourbon to hand sanitizer

Helping out in a time of need.

Dave Yates

May 13, 2020

I was intrigued by a post on Facebook from Jason Barrett.

ASA COVID-19 safety webinar: Getting back to work best practices

May 1, 2020

The ASA Safety Committee is hosting a special COVID-19 webinar that will contain critical information for building owners, contractors, suppliers and other key stakeholders in the supply chain on actions that can be taken to reduce the rate of illness once buildings are in use again.

Brooklyn plumber’s COVID-19 response ‘wouldn’t have happened’ without cloud-based services

Petri Plumbing & Heating provides home services to customers during coronavirus crisis.

Heather Ripley

April 22, 2020

Michael Petri spoke with me from the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak in the U.S. — New York City.

Nicole Krawcke: Coronavirus and impacts to the plumbing industry

Contractors should be prepared for any outcome.

Nicole Krawcke

April 14, 2020

As I sit here writing this column on March 12, 10 more cases of COVID-19 were just confirmed in my home state of Michigan, bringing the state total to 12.