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Laars hosts some 1,000 customers

Bradford White Training: 'It's who we are'

Water-heater manufacturer and subsidiary Laars make sure their customers are armed with the knowledge to win and retain business.
Mike-Miazga
Mike Miazga
August 12, 2019

Stew Chaffee, CEO of Aston, Pennsylvania-based manufacturers representative firm Rich-Tomkins Co., puts into clear focus the major benefits of having properly trained customers.


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Kenny Chapman: Decide what not to do

Reflect on your goals and vision.
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Kenny Chapman
August 12, 2019

More than ever, you are inundated with options, activities, new technologies and decisions to be made.


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The 370-foot tall structure replaces a three block- long

Radiant heating and cooling ushers in new era in San Diego courthouse

The 370-foot tall structure replaces a three-block-long, seven-story county courthouse that opened in 1961.
Ryan Westlund
Ryan Westlund
August 7, 2019

They say good things come to those who wait. Judges, prosecutors, law enforcement officials and others who spend their days in and out of courtrooms in San Diego waited more than a decade for a proposed new state courthouse to become reality.


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Dan Holohan: Windows

Let’s hear it for fresh air.
Dan Holohan
August 7, 2019

No more double windows!” That was the title of an article I read in the Chicago Evening Post. The year was 1911 and the page was yellowed with age.


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Manufacturers capitalize on growing trend

Smart home fever influences new bath products

Manufacturers capitalize on growing trend.
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Nicole Krawcke
August 6, 2019

Technology has invaded the home. Smart devices are in every room, from the basement to the living room to even the kitchen and bathroom.


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John Siegenthaler: Put it on my tab

Btu meeting will open many new market opportunities.
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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
August 6, 2019

Apartments and condominiums provide homes to families with different comfort preferences and different attitudes on energy use.


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Today, Smith & Oby primarily does commercial HVAC and plumbing work
Mechanical Contractor of the Year

2019 Mechanical Contractor of the Year: Smith & Oby

The 121-year-old company remains one of Ohio’s leading mechanical contracting firms.
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Nicole Krawcke
August 5, 2019

Started by Col. James Smith and George Oby back in 1898, Smith & Oby just may be the oldest mechanical contracting firm in Ohio right now, according to President and CEO Mike Brandt.

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Al Levi

Al Levi: No such thing as accidental company culture

Five ways to improve your company culture.
7 Power Blog
Al Levi
August 5, 2019

I’ve been incredibly lucky to work with some great contractors over the years. I shared what I had learned along the way at my own company, and I brought those insights and systems to their companies to help them grow and succeed.


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CONNECT: PHCC

Ready, set, CONNECT: PHCC heads to Indianapolis

Annual conference offers best practices, networking and new technologies.
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Nicole Krawcke
August 1, 2019

In just a few short weeks, hundreds of contractors will make their way to Indianapolis for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association’s annual conference, PHCCCONNECT2019.


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Hire a Veteran

10 reasons to hire a military veteran

July 25th is the National Hire a Veteran Day
Chad Storlie
July 25, 2019

The phrase “Hire a veteran” has been a staple of the U.S. economy for decades. Business leaders already realize that military veterans are hard workers, team players, ethical, driven and technically skilled. What they may not realize are the 10 hidden reasons that make every veteran a great employee and future business leader.


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