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    Sal Gattone Elected President of PMI's Board of Directors; Signature Mechanical Installs Radiant, Sprinklers for Dream House; Taco Mourns the Loss of John Hazen White III; Do You Believe in Miracles?; PHCC Names Contractor, Apprentice of the Year; CONTRACTOR's 2022 Products of the Year; and much more.

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    General Pipe Cleaners
    Angela previously served in production, shipping, sales, and marketing positions with two other manufacturers.
    Dec. 1, 2022
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    In my end-of-the-year editorial, I talk about some of my personal highs and lows from 2022.
    Dec. 1, 2022
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    Our Products of the Year are determined by pageviews of our weekly, online galleries.
    Dec. 1, 2022
    Johnson Controls
    The Johnson Controls Foundation has supported the Annual Disaster Giving Program since 2012 as part of its efforts to support local communities.
    Nov. 30, 2022
    Department Of Labor
    Pre-apprenticeship program helps disadvantaged young people overcome barriers.
    Nov. 30, 2022
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    Despite a decline in the number of industry job openings, 4.6% of all construction positions are still unfilled.
    Nov. 30, 2022
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    KFI-AM’s annual fundraising event helps the Anaheim-based Caterina’s Club meet the needs of struggling families and individuals.
    Nov. 30, 2022
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    As we get ready to turn the page, let’s look back at some of the highs and lows of 2022.
    Nov. 29, 2022
    Miracle Mechanical
    The relationships Brent Ridley fostered through his podcast were instrumental in making the Miracle Mechanical projects successful.
    Brent Ridley of Miracle Mechanical is giving back by way of what he knows best—installing plumbing and HVAC systems for the less fortunate.
    Nov. 29, 2022
    Bradley
    Pictured is Chris Sunkel, Suncoast Supply (left), Karen Lott, Bradley Corp. (center) and Thomas Dupres, Suncoast Supply.
    Company contributes hand sanitizer dispensers and supplies to support affected community members.
    Nov. 29, 2022
    Oatey Co.
    A hands-on plastic tubular engineering challenge, in which Girl Scouts applied problem solving skills to determine the most efficient way to move an object.
    The program, organized by Oatey’s Women’s Resource Network, earns scouts a Business Jumpstart or Business Creator badge.
    Nov. 29, 2022
    VMA
    Ron Warren passes the ceremonial gavel to Matt Thiel, who will serve as the VMA's new Chairman of the Board for the 2022-2023 term.
    Elections were made at VMA's Annual Meeting, which took place in September.
    Nov. 28, 2022
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    The food distribution program helps individuals and families struggling with food insecurity in the Greater Philadelphia area.
    Nov. 28, 2022
    RIDGID
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    The week the gallery includes a cordless pipe threader, a kitchen faucet, a wall-mounted bathroom faucet, a universal plumbing supply box, hydronic system treatment formulas, ...
    Nov. 22, 2022
    Oatey
    With more than 30 years of experience in financial management, Musch is a proven executive with a wide range of expertise.
    Nov. 22, 2022
    Pat Linhardt
    Photo 1. -- a mid-20th century tankless water heater.
    The tech on site reported that the boiler was cycling on and off, without the thermostat calling for heat. He was a little spooked.
    Nov. 21, 2022
    IAPMO
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    The deadline to submit an application is Jan. 31, 2023.
    Nov. 21, 2022
    Team Management System
    The ServiceFactor scheduling screen.
    Reviews of ServiceFactor cloud-based project management software and the Slingshot customer engagement platform.
    Nov. 21, 2022
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    Rheem plans to hire 100 production and office personnel in addition to creating additional production capacity.
    Nov. 18, 2022
    Viega
    Two young attendees at the Tools & Tiaras event.
    Tools & Tiaras works to advance the interest of girls 6-14 who want to pursue mechanical, industrial, technical and skilled trades careers.
    Nov. 18, 2022
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    I, and our readers, would be every interested in hearing how you, the guys at the “tip of the spear” of our industry, are dealing with these issues.
    Nov. 18, 2022
    Sonnhalter Supply
    The items donated will benefit Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity and be used on Habitat for Humanity projects or will be sold at one of the organization’s ReStores.
    The donation consisted of more than 25 pallets of faucets, sinks, bath, drain and plumbing supplies.
    Nov. 18, 2022
    P1 Logo Screen
    The partnership with the Levittown, PA, home service company adds to P1 Service Group’s portfolio in the Mid-Atlantic region.
    Nov. 18, 2022
    Abc National Logo
    Elections were held in conjunction with the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Coronado, California.
    Nov. 16, 2022
    Aspe Logo
    Sister publication HPAC Engineering talks with the new President of the American Society of Plumbing Engineers about the goals for his two-year term.
    Nov. 16, 2022
    Xylem Bell & Gossett
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    Since restrictions from COVID-19 have been scaled back, the demand for in-person training has surged.
    Nov. 15, 2022
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    After surpassing its pre-pandemic level in September, backlog is now back below the reading observed in February 2020.
    Nov. 15, 2022
    Iapmo White Space
    Created by one of several task groups formed through the IAPMO Technical Services Group, this manual addresses all-gender toilet room design.
    Nov. 15, 2022
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    Let’s take a look at a few practical benefits you should be providing for your plumbers, why they’re so important.
    Nov. 14, 2022
    Nkba Kbis Color
    Weakening market index ratings and more modest 2022 sales growth signal growing concerns.
    Nov. 14, 2022
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    Erika Mosteller, Cynthia Wilson and Madeline Hughes join The New Flat Rate in various roles.
    Nov. 14, 2022
    Nccer
    Conference will cover important topics, including best practices for establishing education and industry partnerships.
    Nov. 11, 2022
    Nelson Mechanical
    The supply return piping running from the carriage house to the main house.
    This rescue project started with a catastrophic leak in a 20-ton geothermal system that served nine heat pumps.
    Nov. 11, 2022
    Asce Log0
    Highlighted infrastructure categories include drinking water, wastewater and stormwater.
    Nov. 11, 2022
    Vma Logo
    Awards were presented during the VMA/VRC Annual Meeting that took place September 7-9 in Santa Barbara, CA.
    Nov. 10, 2022
    Saniflo USA
    Saniflo’s recent monetary donations to The Mission Continues and Tunnel to Towers Foundation will help empower veterans to continue their service, while honoring veterans and first responders.
    Recent monetary donations to The Mission Continues and Tunnel to Towers Foundation aim to empower and honor veterans.
    Nov. 10, 2022
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    Two plastic underground storage tanks placed below ground for harvesting rainwater. The underground water septic tanks, for use as ecological recycling rainwater.
    The Series is the new Professional Qualifications Standard for Rainwater Catchment Systems Personnel.
    Nov. 10, 2022
    Taco
    White's Taco career path led to his most recent position as SVP, North American OEM Sales.
    Nov. 10, 2022
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    Chumley & Associates has a long-standing reputation for value and professionalism among facility owners, architects, engineers, and contractors.
    Nov. 9, 2022
    Johnson Controls
    The accreditation recognizes the company’s leadership in connected technology.
    Nov. 9, 2022
    Bradford White Water Heaters
    INFINITI GS AND GR TANKLESS WATER HEATERS
    This week's gallery focuses on energy-efficient tankless water heaters, union y-strainers, a seven-piece pliers set, a 12-point socket, flashlights with hybrid power management...
    Nov. 9, 2022
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    Economic report from Jobber shows positive revenue growth that outpaces inflation and outperforms other major categories.
    Nov. 9, 2022
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    Many inexperienced technicians simply forget that they made some promises in the sales process that they absolutely must keep.
    Nov. 9, 2022
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    Commercial and institutional planning trend upward during the month.
    Nov. 9, 2022
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    The growing Southeast home services company expands into the Kentucky market.
    Nov. 9, 2022
    IAPMO
    Winners at the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition.
    IAPMO crowns the new International Plumbing Champions.
    Nov. 8, 2022
    Ferguson
    Supplementing a human workforce with the new robot technology allows distribution centers to process more orders in a shorter amount of time.
    State-of-the-art technology leads to productivity and energy-efficiency gains.
    Nov. 7, 2022
    Jeff Potvin Plumbing & Heating.
    The mechanical room a the Massachusetts home with HTP boilers and storage tank, and Taco circulators.
    Cascading systems can provide efficiency, as well as the security that comes from redundancy.
    Nov. 7, 2022
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    On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by 266,000 jobs, an increase of 3.6%.
    Nov. 4, 2022
    Uponor
    PP-RCT HOT POTABLE PIPE
    This week's gallery highlights PP-RCT pipe for hot potable water, a digital residential circulator, an air-source heat pump with interactive platform, a copper press fittings ...
    Nov. 4, 2022
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    Since the Inflation Reduction Act was signed into law, the US Green Building Council has been busy advising agencies on a flurry of new initiatives. Here's a roundup of its ongoing...
    Nov. 3, 2022
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    Almost half of the states had estimated construction unemployment rates at or below 3%.
    Nov. 3, 2022
    P1 Logo Screen
    The new partnership expands P1 Service Group’s operations into the Mid-Atlantic region.
    Nov. 3, 2022
    Milwaukee Valve
    New president and COO John Labellarte started with Milwaukee Valve in 1999 as General Manager.
    John Labellarte, the company’s current COO, will succeed Rick Giannini in leading the commercial, industrial and marine valve manufacturer.
    Nov. 3, 2022
    Cochrane Supply Announces Western Expansion Plan 2
    The acquisition by the smart building controls distributor will add customers from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Arkansas.
    Nov. 2, 2022
    Phcc Delta Logo
    Nominated by PHCC of Virginia, Santmyer is described as being flexible and knowledgeable and embracing opportunities to problem-solve
    Nov. 2, 2022
    Wrench Group Logo
    Coolray, the southeast’s leader in home maintenance and repair services, announced it had opened its first location in Nashville this week.
    Nov. 1, 2022
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    On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $883.9 billion for the month.
    Nov. 1, 2022
    Phcc Delta Logo
    Toczylowski leans heavily on his Marine Corps training, leading by example and asking nothing of his team members that he would not do himself.
    Oct. 28, 2022
    Iapmo White Space
    IAPMO will be a Global Industry Partner for the WorldSkills Competition 2022 Special Edition now underway across the globe.
    Oct. 28, 2022