Articles by Kristen R. Bayles

The legislation transfers oversight from the State Plumbing Board of Louisiana and lowers training requirements, prompting debate over the future of plumbing licensure and apprenticeship.

AI-powered receptionists are emerging as a tool that can help businesses improve responsiveness, streamline operations, and compete more effectively in an increasingly fast-paced market.

The annual competition highlights the industry's top technicians while inspiring future generations to pursue careers in HVAC. 

Co-founders Jay Hollabaugh and Brenda Cashdollar discuss the company’s growth, hands-on training philosophy, technology investments and commitment to building long-term relationships across the plumbing industry.

The Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Improvements mandate the replacement of all lead service lines within the next decade, driving what is expected to be one of the largest drinking water infrastructure efforts in recent history.

Revenue may show growth, but KPIs such as gross profit per technician, utilization rates and cash flow provide a clearer view of business performance.

As commercial building owners continue to navigate economic uncertainty, labor shortages and changing customer demands, retrofit and renovation work is becoming a key opportunity across the plumbing market. In this article, learn where the commercial market is headed and how manufacturers, wholesalers, and contractors can adapt.

At the GF Flow Symposium, conversations focused not just on solving individual problems, but on building the relationships needed to address them over time.