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And So It Flows Podcast

Podcast: Speed, assortment and the art of saying yes: Behind SupplyHouse.com's merchandising and fulfillment engine

How data, collaboration and operational discipline power fast, confident buying experiences for today’s trade professionals.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
January 21, 2026

In this episode of And So It Flows, Jennifer Harrison and Kaytee Gray from SupplyHouse.com discuss how digital merchandising and fulfillment are evolving to empower contractors with expert product information, simplifying decision-making in the field.


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Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Taking photos at jobsites

Lessons learned from decades behind the lens, and why good photos matter as much as good workmanship.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
January 21, 2026

For contractors, taking high-quality photos at jobsites can be highly beneficial.


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Guest Editorial | Tom Roberts

New pipe sizing standard brings critical changes and innovation to building services

ICC 815 modernizes water and sanitary system design to reflect changing buildings, lifestyles, and usage patterns.
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Tom Roberts
January 21, 2026

This new standard will mark a turning point for water supply and sanitary drainage pipe sizing, which together haven’t received a meaningful update since the 1940s.


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Keeping the trades human as technology expands

How plumbing and mechanical contractors are using digital tools to reduce meetings, cut travel and keep crews focused on the work.
January 20, 2026

Trent Leinenbach, VP of customer experience at Stratus, discusses ways that contractors can implement technology into their workflow. 


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15 years strong: How the trades, and the people behind them, have evolved

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Kenny Chapman
January 20, 2026

Technology has reshaped the job. Dispatching, pricing, training, and communication tools have given plumbing businesses more control, clarity, and consistency than ever before. Think about it; in 2010, real-time data was a luxury. In 2025, it’s a baseline. Fortunately for our industry, automation doesn’t replace craftsmanship, it amplifies it, allowing leaders to make decisions with supporting data.


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Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

What’s That Smell? A Troubleshooting Lesson When the Problem Isn’t the Plumbing

A persistent sewer-like odor, three unsuccessful service calls, and one seasoned technician’s methodical approach reveal how easily symptoms can mislead.
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
January 19, 2026

Sometimes, the usual-suspects aren't to blame when it comes to sewer-like odors.


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And So It Flows Podcast

Podcast: Real-time answers under jobsite pressure: How AI is shaping distribution

Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
January 19, 2026

Lock Supply Co.’s Tim Savage breaks down how practical AI tools are accelerating quoting, closing knowledge gaps, and strengthening contractor trust — without replacing the human side of sales.


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Branding that works as hard as your crew

Crystal Williams explains why modern homeowners and employees evaluate contractors long before the first call, and how to make your brand count.
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Kristen R. Bayles
January 16, 2026

Thoughtful, consistent branding can enhance reputation, recruiting, and retention, all while strengthening the bottom line.


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Project Profile

ThermaCEILING radiant system provides net‐zero comfort in Connecticut ICF home

Robert Barmore
January 16, 2026

A case study of a ThermaCEILing radiant system in a Connecticut home.


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Truck of the Month: Commander Air, Plumbing, and Electrical

The Pensacola, FL based company changed their branding when they expanded their services offered.
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Kristen R. Bayles
January 15, 2026

Commander Air + Plumbing + Electric’s fleet design blends memorability with credibility


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