Plumbing News

Laars appoints John Brody director of sales

Brody previously led the North American sales division for AERCO International

July 12, 2017

Brody earned a degree in Business Administration from Lewis University, where he is currently working toward his MBA.

Should you offer drain cleaning services?

Adding an additional service to your business can be a daunting decision.

Nadia Askar

July 11, 2017

Advice from contractors, for contractors, about the benefits of offering drain cleaning.

Service World Expo speaker asks, 'Are your customers lying?'

Traci Brown will present 'Liar Liar Pants on Fire' at the second annual conference

July 10, 2017

Traci Brown helps business people around the world discover the secrets clients and others are keeping from them that impact the bottom line.

Smart circulators drive down energy costs

The amount of energy consumed by the building sector has grown dramatically over the past 50 years.

Jack Kang Andrew Omer-Cooper

July 10, 2017

Circulators react to occupant behavior and tailor energy use to meet system demands.

Are you advocating for the industry?

Jen Anesi-Brombach

July 10, 2017

Industry organizations have your best interests at heart, but they need your help.

U.S. Department of the Interior Seeks Comments on Existing Regulations

Feds seek comments on existing regulations

U.S. Department of the Interior will review comments on an ongoing basis

July 6, 2017

The U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) is requesting public comments to assist in identifying existing regulations that should be modified or repealed.

More than 6,000 students compete at SkillsUSA

PHCC Educational Foundation supports annual trade skills competition

July 6, 2017

This year, nearly 6,100 secondary and post-secondary career and technical education students competed in more than 100 trades contests.

President Trump signs executive order on apprenticeships

Order reduces DOL oversight of programs

Chuck White

July 6, 2017

The order enables commencement of a process that will reduce the U.S. Department of Labor’s oversight of apprenticeship programs and federal job training programs