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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.
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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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Bruce Perry

Plumber of the Month: Bruce Perry

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Nicole Krawcke
July 24, 2019

Association for years. When he chose to close his business, we were able to create the place Bruce felt the most connection too and align to his prior organization, and we became better friends and co-workers.


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Tool Tips: Recycling a broken tool

July 24, 2019

Tool Tips—July 2019


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NixCo Plumbing

Truck of the Month: NixCo Plumbing

For a good cause.
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Nicole Krawcke
July 22, 2019

“Don’t call the average Joe, call NixCo.”


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