Articles by Nicole Krawcke

Lake Mead

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
Nicole Krawcke
January 13, 2023
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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.


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NKBA celebrates 60 years; KBIS returns to Vegas

CEO Bill Darcy talks milestones, KBIS 2023 and what is coming for NKBA.
Natalie Forster
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Nicole Krawcke
Nicole Krawcke
January 2, 2023
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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.


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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
Nicole Krawcke
December 13, 2022
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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.


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