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Chief People Officer at Foundral, Milisa O'Reilly.

How Plumbing Contractors Can Grow Without Losing Their Team

Why frontline leadership, communication, and culture are critical to scaling a contracting business without increasing turnover.

Kristen R. Bayles

May 4, 2026

As contractors focus on growth, strong supervisors and clear communication are becoming essential to workforce stability.

Several people at a table discussing business.

Growing without breaking the business: how mechanical contractors can scale responsibly

Project selection strategies for contractors looking to scale from Jason Richards, CEO of Foundral.

Kristen R. Bayles

March 9, 2026

It’s tempting to chase new work without fully evaluating whether the project aligns with operation capacity or financial structure. We’ve all heard, “bigger is better,” after all. However, contractors need to establish clear criteria before pursuing additional work. That includes evaluating a few key factors.

The sign for GE Appliances' Appliance Park.

GE Appliances announces historic $3 billion investment to expand U.S. manufacturing

Within the next five years, the company plans to invest $3 billion on U.S. operationgs and workforce.

August 13, 2025

This five-year plan creates 1,000 jobs across five states and ensures the continued legacy of over 120 years of American manufacturing and appliance innovation.