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Rheem's ProTerra hybrid water heater

Water heater manufacturers target ease of installation, serviceability

Simplifying installation and service helps contractors combat labor shortage.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 15, 2022

The number of skilled trade jobs in the U.S. is far outpacing the supply of qualified workers to fill them. A new analysis by the skilled trades division of staffing leader PeopleReady finds that the most in-demand skilled trade jobs are remaining unfilled the longest — roughly a month on average — due to the shortage of qualified workers.


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WarmlyYours reports snow-melting sales growth of nearly 70%

June 14, 2022

In Q1 2021, driveways went from 21.9% of all snow melting projects to 34.2% the following year (a rate of change of almost 141%). 


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PHCC of California names first female president

June 14, 2022

Mosier is the marketing and customer relations manager for San Diego-based Cable, Pipe and Leak Detection, which has been a PHCC member for more than 35 years.


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Hilti launches ON!Track tool tracking app

June 14, 2022

ON!Track Unite is an open API single hub for construction data with proven capability to provide better insights, improved efficiencies and greater cost savings, Hilti notes.


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2022 Plumbing & Mechanical Manufacturers Rep of the Year: J & K Sales

Manchester, New Hampshire-based rep firm takes this year’s honor as PM’s Manufacturers Rep of the Year.
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Nicole Krawcke
June 13, 2022

In today’s world, manufacturers reps in the plumbing and HVAC industry are constantly looking for ways to enhance their reputation beyond just being a sales agency — and J & K Sales has managed to accomplish that and more through its dedication to training and building lasting relationships with both its manufacturer partners and customers.


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NIBCO names new vice president of customer engagement

June 8, 2022

n her new role, Dawn Bloch will oversee the marketing communications department in addition to continuing to manage business development and customer service.


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Be prepared for what's coming

Marketing Magic: Goodbye, Google Analytics; Hello, GA4

Be prepared for what's coming.
June 8, 2022

By now, you may have heard that by July 2023, Google Analytics is shutting down for good, as Google replaces the analytics service with GA4. Why is this happening, and what does it mean for tracking my website analytics?


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DOE invests $6M in geothermal heating and cooling technologies at federal facilities

June 7, 2022

New technical assistance capacity will help the federal government lead by example in demonstrating benefits and potential of decarbonizing buildings with geothermal energy.


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Michael Copp: The great resignation?

Mitigating labor challenges in a difficult job market.
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Michael Copp
June 7, 2022

The U.S. Labor Department’s recent Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) showed that there were 1.8 job vacancies for every unemployed person in February 2022, up from 1.7 the month prior.


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Obituary: National Comfort Institute President Gregory Robert (Rob) Falke

June 6, 2022

For more than 30 years, Falke published hundreds of articles in magazines across the HVAC Industry. He spoke at dozens of conferences and association meetings, touching and improving the lives and technical skills of contractors across the United States. Rob Falke’s influence will continue for generations.


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