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    Watt to Acquire Bradley Corp.; Changing Specs: The Proof is in the Pudding; Pfister Unveils Season 4 of American Plumber Stories; The Digital Evolution; The Future of Electric Boilers; Women in Plumbing & Piping; Septic System Project in Navajo Nation; and much more.

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    High 5 Plumbing
    The new headquarters and training center in Golden, CO.
    New facility includes state-of-the-art training facility and impressive amenities.
    Sept. 27, 2023
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    Winners were announced during the opening session of IAPMO's 94th annual Education and Business Conference.
    Sept. 27, 2023
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    Tim Clinkenbeard will join Charlotte Pipe as Chief Human Resources Officer in October.
    Sept. 27, 2023
    Pat Linhardt
    The tag from the second boiler mentioned in this column.
    Oil fired boilers are not very common in the Cincinnati market. So I was surprised one day when I had two calls that each had oil-fired boilers.
    Sept. 27, 2023
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    The plumbing industry demands more than just technical expertise; it requires exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills.
    Sept. 26, 2023
    Merit Brass
    A selection of company products on display at the recent open house.
    The open house event was attended by many local wholesale distributor customers and their customers who were eager to see the new facility.
    Sept. 26, 2023
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    Sanitary sewer system distribution chamber and pump station.
    Superman Corp. faces $73K in penalties for one willful, two serious violations.
    Sept. 25, 2023
    PPI
    The new PPI eLearn course and the updated AWWA C904-22 can help installers meet the rapidly growing need to replace lead pipes with PEX. Photo courtesy of PPI-member company REHAU.
    The ASPE-accredited PEX Water Service Line Course will provide CEU credit.
    Sept. 25, 2023
    The new facility on the grounds of Purdue University.
    The lab will be focused on teaching and research for construction management technology.
    Sept. 22, 2023
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    To enjoy the many benefits of IoT devices while avoiding the threat of large-scale cyber attacks, IoT security best practices must be adhered to at all times.
    Sept. 22, 2023
    Sonnhalter
    The Sonnhalter crew with a truck full of donated tools and materials.
    Since Sonnhalter began its efforts in 2010, it has collected $517,000 in donations to benefit the Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity.
    Sept. 21, 2023
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    Oatey Senior Vice President, Wholesale, recognized for outstanding partnership and commitment to the manufacturers' representative channel.
    Sept. 21, 2023
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    A Workers’ Compensation Audit examines a company's payroll records and class code to determine whether the full required premium payment was made.
    Sept. 21, 2023
    Iapmo White Space
    The third annual virtual event will be held from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM EST Nov. 7.
    Sept. 20, 2023
    Taco
    The TRU-Building crew at the grand opening of their new HQ.
    Sustainable construction company's new HQ features a fully-packaged, integrated, air-to-water heat pump solution.
    Sept. 20, 2023
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    Former running backs will team up to deliver the keynote speech at NTEA's Annual Meeting.
    Sept. 19, 2023
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    City and federal officials join the Engineering & Public Works Roadshow to highlight how public works, engineering improve communities with infrastructure investment.
    Sept. 19, 2023
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    Enhances diversification of water solutions portfolio through acquisition of complementary strategic platform that provides the opportunity for further growth.
    Sept. 19, 2023
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    Shane Shook (left) and Robert Derby pose with a product of the new welding procedure.
    A certification in the new proceedure will soon be available to all UA members and contractors.
    Sept. 19, 2023
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    The more you explore, the more I think you’ll find that text messaging can play a larger role in communications than most contractors are using it for.
    Sept. 19, 2023
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    Address the skilled worker shortage by offering benefits that will attract workers, including health insurance, retirement, and training.
    Sept. 19, 2023
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    Digital tools will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the construction industry.
    Sept. 18, 2023
    Sera Systems
    The Sera Customer Hub.
    Reviews of field management software, including the Sera SaaS platform, the Service Pro end-to-end cloud-based platform, and the ServiceDeck field management solution.
    Sept. 18, 2023
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    Household boiler room with heat pump, storage tank and circulators.
    Here are some ideas on how to push electrification forward and take advantage of the monetary savings and benefits.
    Sept. 18, 2023
    EPA
    Septic Smart
    Annual event focused on educating homeowners and communities on the proper care and maintenance of their septic systems.
    Sept. 18, 2023
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    Ultimately, being a positive leader is the result of a decision you make. Decide to be positive.
    Sept. 18, 2023
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    Retailer conducts week-long celebration of Pro Xtra members from September 18-24, 2023.
    Sept. 18, 2023
    Abc National Abc 1
    Comprised of 15 companies, the Tech Alliance leverages technology resources to help ABC members develop people, win work and deliver work safely, ethically and profitably.
    Sept. 18, 2023
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    The Building Science and Technology conference takes place March 2024 in Austin.
    Sept. 18, 2023
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    The WorldSkills Ireland 2023 National Competition will be hosted Sept. 20-22 at the Royal Dublin Society complex (RDS).
    Sept. 15, 2023