Plumbing & Mechanical Contractor

How payment strategies can help trades workers overcome payment refusal and boost professionalism

May 31, 2019

While payment refusals can be rectified in small claims court, only 50% of small claims court cases are filed by businesses, and this path can be costly, complicated and time-consuming. The key is to develop a reliable payments system.

Anvil Intl., Smith-Cooper Intl. complete merger

May 29, 2019

Jason Hild, who served as CEO of SCI, will be the CEO of the combined company, and Tom Fish, who served as President and CEO of Anvil, will act as its chairman.

PMI applauds House Appropriations Committee

Plumbing Manufacturers International applauds House Appropriations Committee for support of EPA WaterSense program in house interior-EPA budget bill.

May 24, 2019

Plumbing Manufacturers International applauded the House Appropriations Committee for approving its fiscal year 2020 Department of the Interior-EPA spending bill.

McGuire names new national specification manager

May 22, 2019

Fogarty brings more than 15 years of specialized industry experience to McGuire.

PM Profile: Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group’s Mark-Hans Richer

Ed McMenamin

May 20, 2019

Moen made a splash this winter when it announced an investment in Silicon Valley-based startup Nebia.

Legendary contractor, columnist and author Dave Yates joins BNP Media Plumbing/Mechanical Group

May 16, 2019

BNP Media’s Plumbing & Mechanical Group, which includes the industry-leading business-to-business brands Plumbing & Mechanical, Supply House Times and PM Engineer, recently announced industry icon Dave Yates has joined the group’s all-star roster of columnists.

Hardware Report: Materials costs rise for 62% due to tariffs

Fictiv’s 2019 State of Hardware Report finds tariffs add cost and complexity for product teams already struggling to get to market.

May 15, 2019

To overcome these added challenges, the survey shows teams have instituted tariff engineering measures such as a reliance on local manufacturers for product assembly and new manufacturing platforms.

Kitchen and Bath Market Index forecasts strong growth and a positive outlook for industry

May 15, 2019

National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and John Burns Real Estate Consulting have partnered on the Kitchen and Bath Market Index (KBMI), a barometer of the business health of the industry.

Dodge Momentum Index dips in April

May 14, 2019

The Dodge Momentum Index fell 0.5% in April to 144.3 (2000=100) from the revised March reading of 145.1.

Success Group International reveals new performance management system at San Antonio Expo

Turnkey program developed to help member contractors retain the employees they have in a talent-deficient industry.

May 14, 2019

Success Group International (SGI) recently held its spring 2019 Expo at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio. Nearly 450 companies and 1,500 people attended the event.