Articles Tagged with ''contractors''

Waldinger's acquisition of Project Design and Piping brings all 42 employees into its ranks, marking a strategic move into the Indiana market while maintaining local leadership and operations under the PDP name.

Each year, Milwaukee Valve presents this award in honor of the late VP of Sales, Terry Sherman. 

Jobs like yours are dangerous. You knew when you started your career that you and your crew would be at risk of injury most days. But you were willing to take the chance anyway because you love what you do. As a contractor, you also know that without proper safety training, everyone on your team is a sitting duck waiting for a life-changing injury.

Sustainable leadership in home services focuses on long-term success by investing in people and processes. Companies with this approach see 47% higher revenue growth and 36% greater profitability, while those offering professional development enjoy 94% higher employee retention.

Jane Withers' character, “Josephine the Plumber,” in Comet commercials was popular in the 1960s and 1970s. However, women remain underrepresented in plumbing, which faces a shortage of service plumbers. Recruiting more women could help address this shortage.

Mary-Anne Bowcott, owner of Westcom Plumbing and Gas Ltd. and known as "The Lady Plumber," defies gender norms in the plumbing industry, sharing her journey of resilience and becoming a mentor for aspiring tradespeople.

The Texas plumbing industry came together on Tuesday for the inaugural Texas Plumbing Industry Day, an event aimed at connecting stakeholders with policymakers to discuss key industry priorities. 

Applications are available now for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC) Educational Foundation 2025 scholarship program. 

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has announced its sponsorship of Construction Safety Week 2025, which will take place May 5-9, as a call to action for the entire contracting community to commit to a safer industry. 

 The new program includes exclusive offers and pricing, custom product and shipping discounts, and points back from purchases that can be cashed in for a range of prizes.