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Articles Tagged with ''contractors''

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Matt Michel: The aging-in-place opportunity

Tips and tricks to help plumbing contractors meet an increasing demand.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
December 6, 2022

Ninety percent of seniors would rather remain in their own homes than move to assisted living, according to AginginPlace.org. Given the costs of assisted living, aging-in-place makes financial sense as well. Yet, many homes are not ready, which presents an opportunity for plumbing contractors.


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Dave Yates: Air-to-water heat pumps

New heat pump products pave the way for the shove to all things electric.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
December 5, 2022

Taco Comfort Solutions wins the AHR 2023 Innovation award for Sustainable Solutions with its System M. I fully expect to see a virtual explosion in the number of air-to-water heat pumps on display at the upcoming AHR Expo in February.


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Motivation is not about carrots or sticks

Kenny Chapman: Motivation is not about carrots or sticks

It’s time to move beyond these old approaches.
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Kenny Chapman
December 2, 2022

Motivation. It’s something we all need and want, but that’s where the commonality ends. Each of us needs different things to motivate us to get things done. That means that when you talk about motivation, you need to know what kind of motivation your specific team member is interested in and what they will best respond to.


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Trimble, Hilti announce product integration to help contractors streamline tool tracking and job cost allocation

November 21, 2022

Integration automatically and accurately allocates tool and equipment costs to job costs, reducing worker down time and manual data entry.


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Trucks built for the trades

Contractors are looking for durability, dependability and increased safety features.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 15, 2022

A key part of the success of PHVAC contracting businesses is the ability to get plumbers and technicians to the jobsite on time. That means having reliable wheels carrying all the tools and parts that may be needed to get the job done.


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social and environmental problems

Nicole Krawcke: Recruiting the next skilled trades workforce

Plumbing industry uniquely suited to offer environmental impact that Gen Z and millenials want.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 11, 2022

As I write this month’s column, I’m attending Plumbing Manufacturer’s International annual Manufacturing Success conference in Louisville, Kentucky. PMI has done a great job with its programming content this year, especially with keynote presenter Andrew Winston, a corporate environmental strategist and author, who discussed how today’s companies are now expected to take a stand against the world’s social and environmental problems — and in doing so, earn a profit.


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Zaid Rahman: 3 credit card considerations for plumbing contractors

Evaluating the right credit card for your business.
Zaid Rahman
November 10, 2022

 While most plumbers may like to think that they’re mostly serving routine maintenance or installation customers, the most common nature of those calls is likely panicked customers with a burst pipe, a backed-up toilet or another emergency that needs a response ASAP.


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next generation of plumbers

Garrett Wilson: Promoting technology in the plumbing field

Attract the next generation of plumbers and new customers by highlighting new tech.
Garrett Wilson
November 9, 2022

As anyone in the profession knows, the plumbing industry is rapidly changing. Demand for plumbing services is reaching unprecedented levels, but so too is competition.


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P1 Service Group announces partnership with Essig Plumbing & Heating

November 8, 2022

Since opening its doors in 1938, Essig Plumbing & Heating, a Nexstar member, remains a trusted name in Eastern Pennsylvania for HVAC service and plumbing repairs by sending the right person for the work required, delivering outstanding service, and providing ongoing training to its team.


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local plumber

Matt Michel: 8 steps to beating the big tech algorithm

Become the local plumber.
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
November 7, 2022

If you rely on search engine marketing for calls, you are putting your company at risk because you are relying on the unreliable. Here are eight steps to wean your company off big tech dependency.


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