Plumbing & Mechanical Top Stories

Kenny Chapman: Size and stress levels aren’t related

Building, owning and leading a large company does not have to be more stressful than owning a small one.

September 10, 2019

I’ve been discussing with clients lately about scaling/growing their companies, and they fear that it will just be more stressful and possibly put a damper on their lifestyle and personal freedom.

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Hydronic heating provides superior comfort

Industry professionals weigh-in on current market trends.

Nicole Krawcke

September 9, 2019

When John Kopf eventually gets around to designing and building his own house, he will go with hydronic heat instead of a more traditional forced air system. Kopf knows a thing or two about heating, having spent more than 20 years in the industry. He currently serves as boiler product manager for Navien.

Dan Holohan: Thermostat adventures

A look back at odd places.

Dan Holohan

September 9, 2019

Twenty-five years ago, I wrote a story for this fine magazine. I titled it, “Only Gus Touch.” Over the years, many people have told me they still remember that tale and ask if I can send them a copy. Sure, why not?

John Siegenthaler: Bidirectional Btu

The flexibility of hydronic systems.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

September 6, 2019

Over the years, our office has received requests for design assistance for systems involving two hydronic heat sources, each in different buildings, where the expectation is to have either heat source supply heat to either building.

Al Levi: Sharpening the axe before you need it company culture

The value of looking ahead, being prepared and staying ahead.

Al Levi

September 4, 2019

It was still hot and sweaty in the midday sun just a couple of days after Labor Day in New York, and at first glance, you’d think we were out in the yard in the dead of winter.

The 2020 business planning season is right now

Jim Hamilton

September 3, 2019

A strategic plan allows you to be proactive in controlling your business, instead of reactive.

Inside the Bonomi-Frabo acquisition

‘This is a game-changer’

Mike Miazga

August 20, 2019

How significant is the recent news that Bonomi Group acquired Italian-based fittings manufacturer Frabo?

Tool Tips: Going fishing

Tool Tips — August 2019

August 20, 2019

When it comes to a well pump that has fallen off the pitless to the bottom of the well due to a broken adapter, it can cost a homeowner a lot to fix.

Christoph Lohr: Diving even deeper into people analytics

Engineering better work experiences, Part 2

Christoph Lohr

August 19, 2019

Last month, we started going through what people analytics are, what the potential upsides are, and what some of the down sides are. Now we’ll continue with my interview with Kelly Reed, the managing director, global people & culture solutions with Lockton.

Truck of the Month: P.A.C. Plumbing, Heating & AC

P.A.C. Plumbing, Heating & AC | Staten Island, New York

Nicole Krawcke

August 19, 2019

After returning from Vietnam, Paul A. Campione Jr., a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, came home to his wife and worked many odd jobs until he got into the plumbing industry.