Nicole Krawcke

PM Profile: Talking software trends with Sera Systems' Billy Stevens

Artificial Intelligence and ease of use push contractor software market forward.

January 24, 2023

Plumbing & Mechanical Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke had a chance to sit down with Billy Stevens, founder and CEO of Sera Systems, a subscription software provider for the home service industry, to discuss current trends with contractor software.

Plumping Group Pipeline: January 23, 2023

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Natalie Forster

January 23, 2023

In this weekly feature, Plumbing Group Chief Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster highlight the industry’s latest news stories.

Plumbing Group Pipeline: January 17, 2023

Nicole Krawcke

Natalie Forster

January 17, 2023

In this weekly feature, Plumbing Group Chief Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster highlight the industry’s latest news stories.

Nicole Krawcke: Plumbers can do their part to protect water for future generations

As much of the U.S. faces historic drought conditions, water conservation efforts kick into high gear.

Nicole Krawcke

January 13, 2023

As the water receded from Lake Mead this past year, all the major news headlines focused on the human remains it revealed. Very rarely did any mention the ecosystem in crisis as trees, fish and other aquatic creatures, birds and other species are dying out as they are left out to dry.

NKBA celebrates 60 years; KBIS returns to Vegas

CEO Bill Darcy talks milestones, KBIS 2023 and what is coming for NKBA.

Natalie Forster

Nicole Krawcke

January 2, 2023

The National Kitchen and Bath Association had a monumental year in 2022. It kicked off with the first in-person Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) event since 2020. Last year also marked the 60th anniversary of the association and the 10th year since KBIS and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) joined forces to create what is now known as Design and Construction Week (DCW)’s NAHB Builders Show.

Plumbing Group Pipeline: December 19, 2022

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Natalie Forster

December 19, 2022

In this weekly feature, Plumbing Group Chief Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster highlight the industry’s latest news stories.

PHVAC industry experts remain cautiously optimistic for 2023

Rising material costs, inflation and labor shortages will continue to challenge contracting businesses in the new year.

Nicole Krawcke

December 13, 2022

The home services industry began 2022 with strong growth due to the home renovation trends from the previous year; however, factors such as rising material costs, labor shortages and inflation resulted in a slight decline in new work being scheduled in Q2 and Q3, according to Jobber’s Q3 Home Service Economic Report.

Plumbing Group Pipeline: December 12, 2022

Nicole Krawcke

Natalie Forster

December 12, 2022

In this weekly feature, Plumbing Group Chief Editors Nicole Krawcke and Natalie Forster highlight the industry’s latest news stories.

Nicole Krawcke: Technology and trends to watch in 2023

Don’t miss out on these opportunities to position your business for success in the new year.

Nicole Krawcke

December 12, 2022

Does anybody else feel like 2022 just flew right by, or is it just me? It seems too early for Christmas decorations and music — just a few short weeks ago, Michigan was still having 70-degree weather! But ‘tis the season!