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Coach's Corner

Minimize hiring mistakes

It's time to rethink your hiring process.
Steffan Busch
March 25, 2019

Everyone’s made a bad hire. I have. You have. Let’s face it, no one gets it right 100% of the time. Having said that, there are actions you can take each day to improve your hiring process and minimize your level of hiring mistakes.


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February 2019 Construction Starts.

February construction starts descend 3%

March 22, 2019

Public works and housing retreat, while nonresidential building stabilizes.


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More cast iron import news

March 21, 2019

Cast iron soil pipe from China injures U.S. industry, says USITC


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Charlotte Pipe and Foundry wins trade case against Chinese cast iron pipe producers

March 20, 2019

Chinese exporters had undersold and subsidized cast iron soil pipe in the United States in a range of 251% to 345% less than fair value.


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Quality Service Contractors President Dan Callies of Milwaukee, Wisconsin-based Oak Creek Plumbing

QSC Power Meeting rolls out new format

Mike-Miazga
Mike Miazga
March 19, 2019

Kansas City conference this week to focus on the art of communication.


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Nicole Krawcke

Nicole Krawcke: Never stop learning

Who says old dogs can't learn new tricks?
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Nicole Krawcke
March 15, 2019

Four years ago, I attended my first AHR Expo in Chicago. And no matter how many times my colleagues warned me to bring my walking shoes, I was blown away by the sheer size of the event. I put in my daily 10,000 steps — and then some — walking back and forth between the halls learning about ductless mini-splits, cooling towers, boilers, water heaters and more.


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Kenny Chapman: When price doesn't matter

Don’t let fear rule.
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Kenny Chapman
March 12, 2019

Price is a topic everyone wants to discuss and everyone has an opinion about, and you are probably wondering why I am even implying there is a circumstance when price doesn’t matter. Before you start thinking I’m crazy, let me explain.


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Podium named to Fast Company's annual World's Most Innovative Companies list

March 11, 2019

The list honors the businesses making the most profound impact on both industry and culture, showcasing a variety of ways to thrive in today's volatile world. Half of the companies on this year's MIC 50 list are appearing for the first time.


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Al Levi

Al Levi: Nepotism: Keeping it all in the family

How to avoid the pitfalls of bringing family members into the family business.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
March 11, 2019

When I was the last of the three brothers to enter the family business, my dad said to me, “I owe you an opportunity, not a guarantee.”


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Brian Helm shares best practice strategies

Brian Helm named MCAA president at the close of MCAA19

March 8, 2019

Helm is the newest leader of the Mechanical Contractors Association of America.


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