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Payments

How payment strategies can help trades workers overcome payment refusal and boost professionalism

Drew Sementa
Drew Sementa
May 31, 2019

While payment refusals can be rectified in small claims court, only 50% of small claims court cases are filed by businesses, and this path can be costly, complicated and time-consuming. The key is to develop a reliable payments system.


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Kevin Szabo Jr.

Plumber of the Month: Kevin Szabo Jr

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Nicole Krawcke
May 21, 2019

Why he’s PM’s Plumber of the Month: Szabo Jr. is a licensed plumber and electrician, a CCCDI (RPZ Inspector) and has plans to obtain his HVAC licensing next.


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the fix

The Glitch: Thermal bullying

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John Siegenthaler, P.E.
May 21, 2019

A contractor is asked to design a hydronic heating system for a modest, super-insulated house in a cold Northern climate. The home’s design load is only 18,000 Btu/h. The owners are planning to install a 12 KW solar photovoltaic electrical system.


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Tool Tips: Tightening wing nuts

May 21, 2019

Tool Tips—May 2019


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Kitty Maloney-Langmade

Truck of the Month: Maloney Plumbing, Phoenix

Retro look, with modern flare
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Nicole Krawcke
May 20, 2019

Maloney Plumbing was founded by William “Duke” Maloney and his wife, Mary Maloney, in May 1964 after the couple gave up farming in Idaho to move to Phoenix.


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PM Profile: Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group’s Mark-Hans Richer

PM Profile: Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group’s Mark-Hans Richer

Edward
Ed McMenamin
May 20, 2019

Moen made a splash this winter when it announced an investment in Silicon Valley-based startup Nebia.


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John Manderson Honest John McDonald, III

In memory of John McDonald, Formerly of Brock McVey and ASA Past President

May 17, 2019

The Board of SWA and ASA deeply regret to inform you of the passing of one of ASA Past Presidents John McDonald (formally of Brock-McVey in Lexington KY).


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Dave Yates web news

Legendary contractor, columnist and author Dave Yates joins BNP Media Plumbing/Mechanical Group

May 16, 2019

BNP Media’s Plumbing & Mechanical Group, which includes the industry-leading business-to-business brands Plumbing & Mechanical, Supply House Times and PM Engineer, recently announced industry icon Dave Yates has joined the group’s all-star roster of columnists.


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Oil Heat Cares helps keep the heat on

Oil Heat Cares helps keep the heat on

OESP members donate equipment and installations to help those in need.
OHC Staff
May 13, 2019

Since its inception in 2004, Oil Heat Cares — a not-for-profit foundation — has helped people and organizations in need with the replacement of their oil heating appliances.


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General Pipe Cleaners

Technology influences trends in leak detection and prevention

Growing market offers opportunities for plumbing contractors.
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Nicole Krawcke
May 13, 2019

When Tony Herman started Leak Geeks Plumbing in Fort Worth, Texas, 18 years ago, not including leak detection and repair services was never an option.


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