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Items Tagged with 'contractor advice'

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ECI Software Solutions Launches Field Service Technician AI Assist

The program enables AI troubleshooting in GlobalEdge.
Plumbing & Mechanical Editorial Staff
May 25, 2026

AI Assist aims to help standardize troubleshooting across teams by giving technicians access to consistent diagnostic guidance within the GlobalEdge mobile app.


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Contractor and Customer
Contractor's Corner | Dave Yates

Contractors who respond to punch lists with professionalism — not defensiveness — earn lasting trust

Punch list
Dave Yates
Dave Yates
April 10, 2026
Sometimes the smartest move on a punch list isn’t proving you’re right; it’s protecting the relationship.
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Heating Perceptions | Scott Secor

Why some boiler replacement jobs may not be the right fit

Multi-bid residential boiler replacements are changing the economics of estimating, and sometimes, it’s smarter to walk away.
Scott Secor
Scott Secor
February 5, 2026

Every job isn't right for every contractor.


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Power Ahead Colorado and the Building Decarbonization Coalition launch full-service digital workspace for Colorado heat pump installers

Power Ahead Colorado, a program led by the Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), launched the Colorado Contractor Hub.
January 14, 2026

The free Colorado Contractor Hub delivers heat pump contractors customer leads, training, tools and funding, incentive information, and other services and resources.


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Housecall Pro unveils major AI-powered updates for fall 2025

The software platform for home service contractors has announced a suite of new AI features.
October 29, 2025

Registration for a webinar featuring the new capabilities is available now. 


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BDR unveils fall classes

Business Development Resources has released its fall lineup of BDR University training courses for professionals across the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical trades.
September 23, 2025

Covering topics from sales and customer experience to financial management and leadership development, the interactive courses aim to equip contractors and their teams with practical skills to strengthen business performance.


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BDR announces Profit Launch business planning workshops for home service companies

Upcoming sessions will help HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other contracting companies develop comprehensive business plans.
May 1, 2025

Registration is open now, with sessions beginning in September. 


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Best Plumbing Service in Knoxville

Pipe Wrench Plumbing wins 2017 Best of Knoxville Award

Company also voted "Top 10 Place to Work" through Nexstar Network
February 1, 2018

Tom Cambron founded Pipe Wrench Plumbing, Heating and Cooling in 1998 in Knoxville, Tenn.


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Tool Tips: No more chasing sand cloth, selfie tips

August 1, 2016

Sanding copper pipe and camera phones


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Tool Tips: Toilet water removal, basin wrench usage, location positioning

June 24, 2016
No mess toilet water removal, basin wrench, steel roods
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