Technology for Contractors - Articles - Page 44

DEWALT debuts line of increased run-time tools

May 29, 2013

DEWALT recently hosted some 40 media professionals at Stanley Black and Decker University in Towson, Md.

Free boiler control app simulator

The new IHC boiler control simulator app from U.S. Boiler Co. makes it easier for installers to become accustomed to electronic boiler controls

May 29, 2013

The new IHC boiler control simulator app from U.S. Boiler Co. makes it easier for installers to become accustomed to electronic boiler controls

Survey finds concern with use of mobile devices while driving

Employers continue to be concerned about the risk and liability posed by employee use of mobile devices while driving on the job.

May 29, 2013

Employers continue to be concerned about the risk and liability posed by employee use of mobile devices while driving on the job.

Pipe Layout iPhone App

March 15, 2013

Calculated Industries introduces its newest app, the Pipe Trades Pro Advanced Pipe Trades Math Calculator for iPhones and iPads.

Electronic Water-Management System

March 15, 2013

Willoughby’s WMSII system takes plumbing fixture water control from inmates and puts it back in the hands of prison officials, which can result in water/sewage usage reduction of up to 50%.

Geothermal System with Variable Technology

March 15, 2013

GeoStar introduces the Sycamore Series geothermal comfort system, which combines a variable-capacity com-pressor with a variable-speed blower motor and a variable-speed loop pump to provide energy-efficient comfort while protecting the environment.

Energy-Efficient Circulator

March 15, 2013

Grundfos’ MAGNA3 circulator pump is at the forefront of smart pump technology. It is an energy-optimized variable-speed wet-rotor circulator that features a permanent magnet motor design.

Wireless Circulator System

March 15, 2013

Bell & Gossett’s ecocirc wireless is the newest addition to Xylem’s line of hot water circulators.

Many plumbing and heating contractors seeing their highest profitability in history

A likely reason might be surprising — Internet marketing and search engine optimization.

Dean Iodice Josh Nelson

March 10, 2013

According to recent data from Sageworks, profitability for private companies is at the highest level in a decade. The largest sector of business happens to be construction, which comprises plumbing and heating contractors. The primary reason for this increased profitability? A growing number of plumbing and heating businesses have finally embraced the Internet.