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When I first started working for Plumbing & Mechanical’s sister publication, The ACHR NEWS in 2014, I was often the only woman in the room at industry events. Those first few conferences were just a bit intimidating. In fact, it wasn’t until a HARDI annual conference that I first met other women in the industry — shout out to Colleen Keyworth, director of sales and marketing for Online-Access and immediate past president of Women in HVACR, for her immediate friendship then and for all the years since!

Sheridan is a Certified Association Executive with more than 30 years of association management experience. She most recently was the PHCC Educational Foundation’s COO, where she oversaw the development of innovative programs to help develop a highly skilled and well-educated industry workforce. 

As businesses and homeowners across the nation wrestle with inflation and stretching their dollars for maximum value, one area that can’t be overlooked is the heating system.

With increasing awareness on energy efficiency, natural gas bans, decarbonization and indoor air quality, the world has been undoubtedly changed, and the plumbing and HVACR industries continue to be on the frontlines of these challenges.

The technology of Hybrid Energy will provide new, cost-effective solutions to customers while addressing decarbonization and sustainability efforts in Europe and beyond.

Oatey Co., a manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, recently announced several promotions and executive appointments. 

Interplay’s Hospitality catalog is packed with instructional courses and hands-on simulations that walk through scenarios for Custom Air Handling Unit Preventive & Service Maintenance, Packaged Terminal Air Conditioner (PTAC) Maintenance, Plumbing Fixtures Installation, as well as safety courses like Ladder and Fall Safety and Fire Prevention and Safety. 

Each three-hour course delivers targeted content designed to help owners prepare for the evolution of their role as their companies grow by fine-tuning their skills in leadership, management, retention, employee development, and more.

The company showcased 64% growth from 2021 to 2022.

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Billy Stevens, founder and CEO of Sera Systems, a subscription software provider for the home service industry, to discuss current trends with contractor software.