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Articles Tagged with ''contractors''

Setbacks are next level setups
THE BLUE COLLAR COACH

Kenny Chapman: Setbacks are next level setups

Setbacks are a perception.
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Kenny Chapman
January 4, 2022

Whether you’ve been in business for a week, a year or a decade, you have undoubtedly experienced more than just a few setbacks. We’ve all had major setbacks in our lives and businesses, and we generally respond to setbacks with our world-conditioned responses involving pain. We have pain, we have trauma, and we have turmoil, challenges, etc.


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ERIC PRUSSING Field supervisor Four Seasons Plumbing, Asheville, North Carolina

Plumber of the Month: Eric Prussing

December 21, 2021

 “Eric’s daily duties include facilitating weekly training sessions, observing and coaching field staff through site visits and ride-alongs, and supporting field staff with technical assistance.


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Jimmy Hiller Honored with 'Most Admired CEOs and Their Companies' Award

December 20, 2021
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Company leaders tackle communication, recruitment, cost control and more during Owners’ Forum

December 20, 2021

Owners, presidents, CEOs and more leaders from 23 Unified Group member companies nationwide flew to Puerto Rico to take part in the informative sessions and enjoy the opportunity to reconnect with friends and meet new members in a beautiful island setting.


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Linn Benton Plumbing | Albany, Oregon

Truck of the Month: A little retro representation

Linn Benton Plumbing | Albany, Oregon
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Nicole Krawcke
December 20, 2021

What do logging and plumbing have in common? Jon Hatch for one. After a friend told him about a plumbing apprenticeship opening 15 years ago, Jon Hatch made the jump to the plumbing industry. 


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2022 plumbing industry forecast

Market predictions and expected trends for the year ahead.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 13, 2021

After the past two years, the entire world — plumbing industry included — is waiting for things to return to normal. This past year gave us some normalcy with a return of in-person meetings and events; however, with this latest spike in COVID-19 cases and the continuing supply chain issues and rising material costs, normal may be a bit further away than we hope.


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Supply chain issues

Nicole Krawcke: Cheers to a new year!

Challenges lie ahead in 2022, but so do opportunities.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 10, 2021

December has always been my favorite month of the year. And it’s not just because it’s my birthday month! It’s also not because of the holidays — though I do enjoy spending time celebrating with family and friends. 


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Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical acquires America’s Plumbing & Sewer

December 9, 2021

In October, Hiller launched the newest of its 14 locations in Chattanooga. With this expansion, Hiller’s coverage area includes the entire state of Tennessee and operations in its fourth state, Georgia.


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Tom Grandy: Determine how your profit will be spent ahead of time

Part 1 of a two-part series.
December 9, 2021
Aging in place

Julius Ballanco: Plumbing for aging in place

Plumbing codes, design layouts and plumbing fixtures have been adjusted to accommodate the aging population.
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Julius Ballanco P.E., CPD
December 8, 2021

The baby boomer generation is reaching retirement age, and many are planning to age in place. As the body ages, the use of plumbing fixtures changes. The aging body no longer has the strength and flexibility of the younger body.


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