Home » Publications » Plumbing and Mechanical

Plumbing and Mechanical

Plumbing & Mechanical August 2022 cover

2022 August

The August 2022 issue of Plumbing & Mechanical features the 2022 Mechanical Contractor of the Year, commercial water heating trends, and much more.

Mastering the art of scheduling

Adam Cory: Mastering the art of scheduling and quoting

Increase business agility and profits by streamlining processes.

August 8, 2022

For those not directly connected to the field service industry, it might be surprising to learn that many technicians in this space do not have the tools or information available to make quotes on the spot and still struggle with finding transparent solutions for scheduling — resulting in delays and lost business.

Americans care about drinking water

Nicole Krawcke: Americans care about drinking water

Is your company capitalizing on this fast-growing trend?

Nicole Krawcke

August 9, 2022

I was lucky enough to be able to take a week off from work at the beginning of July. Though we attended so many family functions and get-togethers, I almost felt I needed another vacation to recover from my first vacation. Ever had one of those?

Storm clouds

Brad Williams: Mid-year state of the market

Storm clouds

August 5, 2022

During JP Morgan’s investor day, investors heard optimistic tones coming from JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, who referred to our situation as “Strong economy, big storm clouds,” and went on to explain “I’m calling it storm clouds because they’re storm clouds. They may dissipate.” Dimon, who is known for his keen eye on the market, added that a recession is possible, but it would be unlike past downturns because of the unique mix of economic conditions we see ourselves in today.

training

Matt Michel: 8 steps of feature/benefit training

Start small and watch the sales flow.

Matt Michel

August 4, 2022

You would never send your plumbers into the field without training and tools, right? What about the necessary sales training? Here is a simple 8-step approach that you can weave into your weekly service meetings to boost your team’s effectiveness in promoting add-ons.

evolution of power tools

Dave Yates: The evolution of power tools

Cordless tools make it easier to avoid OHSHA violations.

August 3, 2022

All of my employees and I were sitting in our trucks eating lunch when the OSHA inspectors arrived on the commercial job site, which was a two-story addition to a nursing home. Talk about fear — the other trades and general contractor’s employees about had a coronary!

Team members

Kenny Chapman: Team members — the greatest asset of all

Consistently invest in your employees.

Kenny Chapman

August 2, 2022

At the end of the day, if you want your business to be truly successful, you need to look after your people — that means giving them the tools to succeed, the resources they need to perform and a clear vision of where they’re going.

customer service

Dan Holohan: Making mistakes

It’s just what I do

Dan Holohan

August 1, 2022

Some years ago, a wholesaler hired me to do a seminar in a New England hotel for about 100 of his contractor customers. After the seminar, the owner of the company invited me and a bunch of his employees out for a nice dinner. There were about 15 of us.

Offer a total HVAC solution

John Siegenthaler: Heat recovery helper

Offer a total HVAC solution.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

John Siegenthaler, P.E.

July 29, 2022

As building codes and programs such as Energy Star and Passive House require higher degrees of air sealing in new construction, the use of heat recovery ventilation (HRV) is increasing.

2022 Mechanical Contractor of the Year: Harrell-Fish Inc.

PM's 2022 Mechanical Contractor of the Year: Harrell-Fish Inc.

HFI works hard to attract and retain employees by creating a true family culture.

Nicole Krawcke

August 10, 2022

Just about every company claims to have a family culture, but not every company truly works hard to make it a fact. Harrell-Fish Inc. (HFI) is one of the good ones. With its vision statement, “We will relentlessly grow, develop and build our people, company and communities for a better future,” it’s clear HFI puts its employees first.

Quality Comfort Home Services

Truck of the Month: Bright, colorful and memorable

Quality Comfort Home Services | Cincinnati, Ohio

Nicole Krawcke

August 26, 2022

It’s not often that a 27-year-old decides to start his own contracting company, but in the case of Ryan Osterkamp, that’s exactly what happened.

LIXIL Americas partners with Tools & Tiaras

July 19, 2022

During the workshop, girls of 6-14 years of age learned about the design and engineering elements of plumbing and designed their own showerheads using modeling clay.

Clt Pipe Foundry_4594 Final.jpg

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry acquires Neenah Enterprises

July 13, 2022

Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Company has announced that effective July 13, the company has purchased Neenah Enterprises, headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin.

ASSE International publishes new edition of Backflow Prevention Field Test Procedures booklet

July 12, 2022

Changes found in this seventh edition were primarily made to clarify and standardize the procedures within the booklet and ensure that the procedures mirror the steps found in the ASSE/IAPMO/ANSI Series 5000-2022, "Cross-Connection Control Professional Qualifications Standard."

RIDGID’s Schoolhouse Training Center

Training the trades

RIDGID’s Schoolhouse Training Center trains more than 500 people each year in Elyria, Ohio.

August 24, 2022

On any given day inside a former K-6 schoolhouse in Elyria, Ohio, trade professionals can be found learning about the latest tools from RIDGID and how best to use them on the job site.

design and size PEX pipe

How to design and size PEX pipe the right way

August 22, 2022

Best practices for designing and installing PEX to leverage the benefits of installation efficiencies, job-site safety and profitability potential.

Rheem commercial tankless rack system

Spot check on the commercial water heating market

Industry experts discuss most popular products, new proposed efficiency standards and the importance of energy efficiency and sustainability.

Nicole Krawcke

August 17, 2022

The commercial water heating market has options for building owners and facility managers when it comes to selecting equipment for their facilities — tank or tankless, gas models or electric — even heat pump water heaters are seeing growth in this space. So which is the most popular? Well, it all depends on who you ask.

Installing and servicing CPVC the right way

Installing and servicing CPVC the right way

Most common installation mistakes and how to avoid them.

August 15, 2022

CPVC has been used for residential plumbing in the U.S. for more than 60 years and is unique among today’s plumbing materials. CPVC was specifically designed to be compatible with American drinking water and is impervious to chlorine. As a result, virtually all CPVC failures can be traced back to improper installation or servicing practices.

Milwaukee Valve grooved-end butterfly valves

Product Focus: PVF

Milwaukee Valve grooved-end butterfly valves

August 8, 2022

For installation into grooved piping systems, get hip to Milwaukee Valve’s grooved-end butterfly valve line — a fab addition to its existing high-performance and resilient-seated butterfly valve family, the company says.

HYMAX Pro Dedicated Size Coupling

Product Focus: PVF

Mueller dedicated coupling

August 9, 2022

The HYMAX Pro Dedicated Size Coupling, also known as flexible couplings, is engineered for new construction projects to provide an easy and safe means of joining same-size plain end pipes without the need for welding and/or special pipe fittings.

NIBCO 585HP ball valve

Product Focus: PVF

NIBCO ball valve

August 10, 2022

The NIBCO 585HP, designed for commercial and industrial applications, allows for easier installation, adjustability and long service life, the company says.

Leonard Valve thermostatic recirculation valve

Product Focus: PVF

Leonard Valve thermostatic recirculation valve

August 5, 2022

The re-SOLVER is a high performance, self-acting, adjustable thermostatic recirculation valve that automatically and continuously controls water flow on an individual loop.

GF Piping Systems ductile iron fitting

Product Focus: PVF

GF Piping Systems ductile iron fitting

August 4, 2022

The new LOKX System Ductile Iron Fitting from GF Piping Systems features an internal self-restraining gasket that eliminates pipe-to-pipe and pipe-to-fitting separation, even at high pressures.

Bee Valve Push-in tube fittings

Product Focus: PVF

Bee Valve Push-in tube fittings

August 3, 2022

Bee Valve Push-in fittings feature FDA/NSF compliance, are quick and easy to use and re-use, and are resistant to inorganic chemicals, oils, fats and synthetic detergents, the company says.

Flowguard Gold 3-port manifold

Product Focus: PVF

Flowguard Gold 3-port manifold

August 2, 2022

The FlowGuard MultiPort is a 1” x 1/2” 3-port manifold that can be placed on a main or hot water recirculating line.

Matco-Norca tapping valve

Product Focus: PVF

Matco-Norca tapping valve

August 1, 2022

The new 225TV Tapping Valve is available in sizes 4"-12". This resilient wedge valve, with a 250 psi-rated water working pressure, has interior and exterior fusion bonded epoxy coating to AWWA C550 standards.

Get our new eMagazine delivered to your inbox every month.

Stay in the know on the latest plumbing & piping industry trends.

SUBSCRIBE TODAY!

Copyright ©2023. All Rights Reserved BNP Media.

Design, CMS, Hosting & Web Development :: ePublishing