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Articles Tagged with ''efficiency''

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Nexstar Network’s annual Super Meeting 2024

Leveraging AI can boost efficiency and profitability for plumbing, HVAC contractors

Technology is changing every aspect of the home services industry.
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Nicole Krawcke
December 3, 2024

The home services industry is rapidly adopting artificial intelligence (AI), as showcased at the Nexstar Network Super Meeting. Experts like Rocky Ozacki stress the urgency of AI integration, while companies like SafeAire and Avoca AI demonstrate how these technologies enhance operations and customer interactions.


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PHCC participates in High Performance Buildings Week

August 5, 2024

HPBC is one of many coalitions in which PHCC is involved to promote the policy priorities of plumbing and HVAC contractors before industry stakeholders and federal policymakers.


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The Blue Collar Coach | Kenny Chapman

How organizational charts accelerate team efficiency

A game plan for success.
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Kenny Chapman
July 2, 2024

Our training at The Blue Collar Success Group focuses on three crucial areas: scorecards, processes, and organizational charts. These components are essential for clarity, motivation, and accountability. This month, we will focus on organizational charts.


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STRATEGIC PLUMBING INSIGHTS

Christoph Lohr: The plural sector and plumbing

An important driver of change in the construction industry.
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Christoph Lohr
March 3, 2023

In terms of civic engagement, younger generations have been voting and volunteering at higher rates than previous generations. Regardless of one’s political beliefs, I think we can all agree that politics has become a much bigger portion of daily life. Whether on social media or at our local coffee shop, we all are spending more energy talking about the bigger picture.


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Armstrong launches mobile app to optimize pump performance

August 10, 2022

Leveraging the advanced intelligence and connectivity of Armstrong Design Envelope pumps, Pump Manager is a cloud-based service that provides industry-leading pump analytics and performance insights along with alerts and notifications. 


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Plumbing Group Pipeline: June 3, 2022

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Nicole Krawcke
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
June 3, 2022

In this new weekly feature, Plumbing Group Chief Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster highlight the industry’s latest news stories.


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Biden Administration proposes new commercial water heater efficiency rules

May 18, 2022

If implemented within DOE’s proposed timeframe, the new standards would come into effect in 2026.



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How prefabricated radiant panels are revolutionizing commercial construction

Greater installation efficiency and accuracy allow contractors to meet tight schedules and budgets.
Kim Bliss
May 5, 2022

By now, everyone has heard the message that prefabrication is the answer to greater job-site productivity, installation consistencies and project profitability. However, there’s a new trend beginning to take hold that offers even better results for large commercial projects looking to maximize smart building design with radiant heating and cooling systems.


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Business is all about finding a balance.

Kenny Chapman: Is efficiency and customer service killing profits?

Business is all about finding a balance.
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Kenny Chapman
April 4, 2022

We’ve all been taught that the most important things we can do in business are taking the best possible care of our customers and running the business operations as efficiently as possible, right? 


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Ford’s new 2022 E-Transit

Electric vehicles creating a buzz for contractor customers

Supply chain shortages affecting new vehicle lead times for commercial vehicles.
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Nicole Krawcke
November 11, 2021

A contractor’s fleet is one of its most important assets. These are more than just vehicles — they are mobile billboards for advertising, storage for parts, tools and other accessories, and ensure the technician arrives at the job in a timely, professional manner.


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