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The Glitch & The Fix: Intentions versus results

September 27, 2021

An installer is asked to provide a system that supplies two zones of fin-tube baseboard and two zones of floor heating.

Truck of the Month: Living the dream

Koz Heating & Cooling | Shelby Township, Michigan

Nicole Krawcke

September 27, 2021

Known as “The Temperature Experts,” Shelby Township, Michigan-based Koz Heating & Cooling was founded just eight years ago — the culmination of Michael Kosmalski’s dream to one day own his own HVAC company.

'American Plumber Stories' aims to fix the trades' labor shortage

Pfister’s new docuseries promotes plumbing as a fulfilling and rewarding career

Nicole Krawcke

September 17, 2021

What do street drag racing, stock car racing, a senior basketball team and kite surfing have in common? They’re all hobbies of professional plumbers. Pretty cool, right? Pfister certainly thinks so, as the bath and kitchen manufacturer has launched a new docuseries featuring the lives of plumbers throughout the U.S.

The real value of snow-melt systems

Why you should add snow- and ice-melt systems to your projects

Kolyn Marshall

September 15, 2021

There’s a saying in the environmental health and safety industry: “There are no accidents.” Basically, the idea is this that all accidents can be avoided.

Dave Yates: Oh, my aching back!

Considerations for designing and installing radiant snow-melt systems

Dave Yates

September 7, 2021

Snow is coming, and my back recoils in fear at the thought. I should have added snow-melting for our driveway, but I was 30 years younger when we built our forever home.

Truck of the Month: The brand with the mystery man

Morgan Miller Plumbing- Grandview, Missouri

Nicole Krawcke

August 23, 2021

After working together at a national plumbing franchise, Jeff Morgan and Bob Miller knew there had to be a better way to treat plumbers. So, in 1997, they decided to leave and start their own company, and Morgan Miller Plumbing was born.

2021 Mechanical Contractor of the Year: Murray Co.

Employee-owned Rancho Dominguez, California-based firm takes care of each other, and its clients.

Nicole Krawcke

August 10, 2021

Murray Company (MC) has spent more than 100 years establishing a rock-solid reputation as one of the premiere mechanical contracting firms on the West Coast. With a commitment to safety, the employee-owned firm has earned distinction as Plumbing & Mechanical’s 2021 Mechanical Contractor of the Year.

RIDGID's RP 350 Press Tool Tour goes global

August 9, 2021

The global tour kicked off in Germany in May and concludes in September in Romania.

Nicole Krawcke: Overcoming the negative stereotype

Plumbing manufacturer launches new docuseries promoting the plumbing industry as a financially rewarding career.

Nicole Krawcke

August 9, 2021

The skilled trades are certainly no stranger to the difficulties amidst a labor shortage. The most experienced trade pros are nearing retirement, and when you combine that with the lack of high school graduates entering the trades, the skills gap continues to grow.

Guest Editorial: When to use PVC duct for your project

The benefits and limitations of PVC ductwork.

Mark Ligon

August 6, 2021

PVC, or polyvinyl chloride, is a durable material used in a variety of construction projects. It’s lightweight and easy to transport, making it the preferred material for many contractors. PVC duct, however, does have some limitations and cannot be used in certain applications. Read on to learn more about the uses of PVC duct.