Plumbing & Mechanical Top Stories - Articles

Dan Holohan: The good doctor’s radiator

It’s a regular heating museum.

April 6, 2020

On Oct. 3, 1854, an industrious young man from New Haven, Connecticut, filed U.S. Patent No. 11,747. Stephen J. Gold called his patent “Improvement in Warming Houses by Steam.”

New COVID-19 survey dives deep into business activity during pandemic

April 6, 2020

Greatest concerns center on economy and short-term business effects.

SBA resources available for Coronavirus relief

April 6, 2020

Congress originally passed the CARES Act allocating $350 billion to help small business, but there is likely to be extensive expansions to allocate $377 billion if needed.

John Siegenthaler: Flameless baseboard

Modern methods and materials speed fin-tube baseboard installation

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

April 3, 2020

Few would argue that fin-tube baseboard was the “flagship” heat emitter in North American hydronic heating systems through much of the 20th century.

Preparing for the new age of hand washing

April 3, 2020

If there is some good news in the age of coronavirus, research from the Healthy Hand Washing Survey shows that during the past 11 years an increasing number of Americans are heeding the message about washing their hands to protect themselves from flu outbreaks.

Larson Electronics has N95 Masks in stock for Corona Virus

April 2, 2020

Larson Electronics has masks in stock ranging from 25 packs to 2,500 packs. There are no limitations on how many masks you can order when you buy from Larson.

Al Levi: The secret bonus of documenting how you do business

Operating manuals help boost ethical sales.

Al Levi

April 1, 2020

There are only two types of companies I’ve ever worked with in my 18 years of being a consultant to the contracting industry.

An inside look at manufacturing during the COVID-19 pandemic

Companies implement virtual communications for customers and employees.

Natalie Forster

April 1, 2020

The PHCP industry is deemed essential, rightfully so, and the main goal of companies is to protect their employees while still safely providing the essential products and services needed worldwide; continuing production while prioritizing the health of the community and abiding by government regulations and CDC recommendations.

White House updates ‘Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce’ list to encompass full plumbing supply chain

March 30, 2020

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) updated its “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce” advisory list to more accurately define the plumbing and mechanical industry, a list that now includes language for which IAPMO advocated.

Every plumbing company should consider the Paycheck Protection Program

March 30, 2020

Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses that maintain their payroll during this emergency.