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Last week, the Mechanical Hub Team was onsite to visit the Iowa Build My Future event, where 5,500 kids from across the state were bussed to experience the hands-on trade job fair. Here is a video that accurately describes the event. The post Iowa Build My Future Event appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/iowa-build-my-future-event Working in the trades business can be challenging. You need to spend time learning and perfecting your skill set, but it is also important that you focus on doing as much as you can to stand out and get ahead of the competition. Starting out as a new plumber can be pretty daunting, and there […] The post How to Improve Your Prospects as a New Plumber appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/how-to-improve-your-prospects-as-a-new-plumber RHEEM Heat Pump Surpasses the U.S. Department of Energys Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge4/18/2023
After undergoing extensive testing by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Rheem®, a global manufacturer of HVACR and water heating products, was honored to be acknowledged for its exemplary performance in the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge. Focused on residential, centrally ducted, electric-only heat pumps, the DOE’s Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge […] The post RHEEM® Heat Pump Surpasses the U.S. Department of Energy’s Cold Climate Heat Pump Technology Challenge appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/rheem-heat-pump-surpasses-the-u-s-department-of-energys-cold-climate-heat-pump-technology-challenge Milwaukee Tool introduces its new M18 FUEL™ Drill and Impact Driver with ONE-KEY™. This expansion of their next-generation drilling and driving solutions, with the new M18 FUEL™ ½” Hammer Drill with ONE-KEY™ and M18 FUEL™ ¼” Hex Impact Driver with ONE-KEY™, delivers users with the fastest driving speeds, enhanced safety, and advanced customization technology. M18 […] The post M18 FUEL Drill and Impact Driver with ONE-KEY appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/m18-fuel-drill-and-impact-driver-with-one-key The leading provider of digital solutions for field service teams names experienced service technology leader Strickland Tudor executive VP of sales and promotes Stacey Bright to CMO XOi, the leading provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, continues building the industry’s top leadership team with the addition of veteran service […] The post XOi announces enhanced leadership team appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/xoi-announces-enhanced-leadership-team The leading provider of digital enablement solutions for field service professionals drives increased transparency and revenue for the Neighborly® electrical service brand XOi, the leading provider of technician-first smart technology for commercial and residential field service companies, announces a new collaboration with Mr. Electric®, a Neighborly® company. Mr. Electric franchise owners provide consistent, superior electrical installation […] The post XOi and Mr. Electric® collaborate to enhance service performance and customer experience appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/xoi-and-mr-electric-collaborate-to-enhance-service-performance-and-customer-experience Leading U.S.-based manufacturer of water heaters and boilers announces upcoming appearance at MCEE Show in Montreal Bradford White Water Heaters, an industry-leading manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and storage tanks, will showcase its diverse range of innovative, high-performing and efficient products at the MCEE Show in Montreal April 19-20. “The MCEE Show is one of Canada’s premier […] The post Bradford White Water Heaters highlights quality and innovation at 2023 MCEE Show appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/bradford-white-water-heaters-highlights-quality-and-innovation-at-2023-mcee-show The global business mentoring and coaching organization will show home service owners how to dominate their market during this pivotal event CEO Warrior, a global business mentoring, training and coaching organization for service business owners, announced today that it will host its transformative Service Business Grown Intensive event on May 19 and 20 at its […] The post CEO Warrior hosts two-day Service Business Growth Intensive seminar in May appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/ceo-warrior-hosts-two-day-service-business-growth-intensive-seminar-in-may Way back in 1987, ASHRAE experts developed the BACnet protocol as a communications standard for Building Automation Systems (BAS). BACnet has since earned the respect of specifying engineers, facility managers, controls experts and service technicians worldwide as it’s now the leading technology in building automation. BACnet offers an open architecture and the ability to control […] The post Internet of Water: Embracing BACnet for Commercial Systems appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/internet-of-water-embracing-bacnet-for-commercial-systems RLS hosted its first pressing competition at the 2023 AHR Expo in Atlanta in February. It was a fun and exciting event, with teams of three competing to be the fastest at forming the letters “RLS” out of copper tube and RLS press fittings. A total of six teams competed, three on Monday and three […] The post RLS Announces AHR Pressing Competition Winners appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/rls-announces-ahr-pressing-competition-winners Are you tired of managing your contracting business the old-fashioned way? Do you want to streamline your operations, improve communication with clients, and increase productivity? Look no further than these 5 must-have technologies that can revolutionize the way you do business. From project management software to drones and virtual reality, these tools can help you […] The post 5 Technologies That All Contractors Should Be Equipped With appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/5-technologies-that-all-contractors-should-be-equipped-with The new patent-pending Boiler Vent Valve is a space-saving valve that expands the utility of a boiler’s existing ¾” pressure relief valve (PRV) port, capitalizing on its location at the top of the unit as the ideal placement for an air vent and other accessories. Its automatic air vent can be isolated for service, allowing […] The post New Space-Saving Boiler Vent Valve appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/new-space-saving-boiler-vent-valve Real-world findings show building with propane is better for the environment In 2022, the Propane Education & Research Council’s (PERC) Propane Construction Incentive Program helped eliminate more than 18 million pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) equivalent, from the environment annually. This statistic nearly doubled the program’s impact in 2021. “Installing propane appliances in more than 1,000 […] The post Propane Construction Incentive Program Reduces Over 18 Million Pounds of CO2 appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/propane-construction-incentive-program-reduces-over-18-million-pounds-of-co2 As early as he can remember, Derek Zeolla, general manager and licensed plumber at Zeolla Plumbing & Heating Corp., was running plumbing jobs with his father in downtown Boston as early as seven years old. Derek’s dad was a Boston service plumber that ran a 1- to 2-man shop. “It’s not like this was common […] The post Hub Spotlight—Derek Zeolla: Work, Work, Work appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/hub-spotlight-derek-zeolla-work-work-work Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) has been named to Newsweek magazine’s list of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023 – the Company’s second consecutive win. This national recognition is presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. Newsweek selected and ranked America’s Most Trustworthy Companies based on three key performance pillars: customer trust, […] The post Newsweek Names Franklin Electric to List of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies 2023 appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/newsweek-names-franklin-electric-to-list-of-americas-most-trustworthy-companies-2023 Skilled labor shortages and time-consuming on-site logistics can wreak havoc on construction schedules. Prefabrication is an effective option to expedite projects while maintaining favorable labor investments. BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology can boost the prefabrication advantages even further. Jisell Howe, CDT and Brian Nickel will present to the audience an overview of the current status and future of 3D […] The post Prefabrication Trends to Optimize Construction Timelines with BIM appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/prefabrication-trends-to-optimize-construction-timelines-with-bim Features best in-pipe image, navigation flexibility and digital zoom/pan for enhanced traceability RIDGID®, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, introduces the first reel of its kind to provide digital self-leveling with no moving parts, the SeeSnake® Mini Pro Inspection Camera with TruSense® Technology. It is the latest reel in the RIDGID portfolio of inspection […] The post RIDGID® Introduces Industry-First Digital Self-Leveling Reel: SeeSnake® Mini Pro™ Inspection Camera with TruSense® Technology appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/ridgid-introduces-industry-first-digital-self-leveling-reel-seesnake-mini-pro-inspection-camera-with-trusense-technology Top manufacturer in water heating and storage earns fourth consecutive honor as a leader in energy efficiency Bradford White Corporation, an industry-leading American manufacturer of residential, commercial, and industrial water heating and storage products, is proud to announce that it has received the 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence from […] The post Bradford White Corporation earns 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year award appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/bradford-white-corporation-earns-2023-energy-star-partner-of-the-year-award Viega adds MegaPress® 316 Spring Check Valves in 1⁄2” to 2” sizes, MegaPress® Ball Valves in 1⁄2”-4” sizes and ProPress ECO Tubing 316 and Manual Balancing Valves for Potable Water Broomfield, Colo. — Viega announces the availability of new products in its MegaPress® and ProPress® product lines. The expanded line of ball valves completes the […] The post Viega Announces Availability of New Products in MegaPress® and ProPress® Product Lines appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/viega-announces-availability-of-new-products-in-megapress-and-propress-product-lines PHCCs Q1 2023 Contractor Confidence Index Report Cites Cautious Optimism Challenges Still Ahead4/4/2023
Falls Church, Va. — Plumbing-heating-cooling contractors are feeling cautiously optimistic, according to a new report from the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association. The PHCC Business Intelligence Department just released its newly developed Contractor Confidence Index (CCI). Sponsored by PHCC Strategic Partner Bradford White, the PHCC CCI is based on a quarterly survey of PHCC members designed to take […] The post PHCC’s Q1 2023 Contractor Confidence Index Report Cites Cautious Optimism, Challenges Still Ahead appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/phccs-q1-2023-contractor-confidence-index-report-cites-cautious-optimism-challenges-still-ahead Bradford White Water Heaters is proud to announce that its proprietary Vitraglas® tank lining has been infused with Microban®, a built-in antimicrobial technology to provide additional protection against the growth of bacteria, mold and mildew on the surface of the lining. Bradford White water heaters are the only water heating products that offer residential and […] The post Bradford White’s Vitraglas® Tank Lining now with Microban® appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/bradford-whites-vitraglas-tank-lining-now-with-microban Uponor North America (Uponor) recently announced Jon Sillerud, Vice President, Operations, has agreed to accept the additional responsibilities of leading the Supply Chain function for the company, effective immediately. He has been filling the Supply Chain leadership role on an interim basis for several months, proving his experience and extensive knowledge make him the ideal […] The post Uponor Announces New VP Role for Integrated Supply Chain appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/uponor-announces-new-vp-role-for-integrated-supply-chain Unemployment rates in the trade industry remain low. While that’s good for workers and the economy, it makes finding quality new talent a challenge and means employee retention is more important than ever. An old saying teaches that “Employees don’t leave jobs; they leave employers.” A healthy work environment doesn’t just produce happy employees. It […] The post How Company Morale Transends to Customer Satisfaction appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/how-company-morale-transends-to-customer-satisfaction Watts has announced “Pressure Management for Water Loss Control in Public Water Systems” – an ASPE-accredited webinar worth 0.1 CEUs. On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 12 p.m. EST, participants will learn how managing pressure in public water systems both improves water efficiency and mitigates water losses. Attendees will also learn how active management of […] The post Watts to Host ASPE Accredited Webinar on Pressure Management for Water Loss Control in Public Water Systems appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/watts-to-host-aspe-accredited-webinar-on-pressure-management-for-water-loss-control-in-public-water-systems Are you happy in your current industry? You’re not alone if you don’t feel content with it. You want to be able to give your job your all but if you are finding yourself needing, craving something different, then you might consider starting a trade. It doesn’t matter where you are in your career right […] The post Starting a Business appeared first on Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors.. via Plumbing Perspective | News, Product Reviews, Videos, and Resources for today's contractors. https://plumbingperspective.com/starting-a-business |