Contractor Magazine

AndrewBrown: finding people, or keeping them? Attracting more apprentices won't solve the skilled labor shortage unless contractors improve mentorship and workplace culture #workforcedevelopment #skilledtrades bit.ly/4wJPe3y

“I don’t want any employees,” remarked a plumbing contractor to me in a trade show. “They’re all problems. I don’t want any problems.” Is this you? If so, maybe you should rethink #mattmichel #businessdevelopment bit.ly/4gHH8E1

The Oklahoma Uniform Building Code Commission has approved the adoption of IAPMO's UPC Appendix M—the Water Demand Calculator®—as an alternative method for sizing water supply piping in single-family and multifamily residential buildings @IAPMO bit.ly/4vYXrB4

Hydronics columnist Brady Brophy: self-storage facilities are designed for temperature maintenance rather than comfort conditioning, making them ideal for low-temperature radiant systems #hydronics #radiantheating #selfstorage bit.ly/4aS3jng

IAPMO is accepting formal code change proposals for the 2030 editions of the Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC) and Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) @IAPMO bit.ly/4gMXnjh

1-800-PLUMBING®, Inc. has launched the first phase of a redesigned website as the company looks to expand its contractor licensing program amid continued consolidation across the plumbing and home services industries @1800plumbing bit.ly/4fBjGqQ

F.W. Webb Company has opened a new 27,000-square-foot wholesale store and warehouse in Whippany, New Jersey @fwwebb bit.ly/4wD2w1N

We’re proud to recognize the dedication & commitment of these associates who have reached 30 years of service with NIBCO. Their hard work & expertise have played an essential role in our success, & we're grateful for their impact over the years. #morethanjustajob

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The Private Works Change Order Fair Payment Act, codified at California Civil Code section 8850, alters the leverage dynamics in private construction disputes #subcontracting #california bit.ly/3Tm0Xa4

Sloan welcomed hundreds of architects, designers, contractors, engineers, and industry professionals to its Green Street showroom during Fulton Market Design Days, showcasing the latest commercial plumbing technologies @Sloan_Valve bit.ly/44jEzRg

Ariston Group has appointed Rob Mahoney and Ron Johnson as Regional Sales Managers to support the company's continued expansion in the US water heating market #peoplenews bit.ly/4w1Mpv6

Housecall Pro has introduced new software packages designed specifically for residential and light commercial HVAC, plumbing and electrical contractors @HousecallPro bit.ly/4bxMuyb

Blue Cardinal Home Services has acquired D&D Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning, a residential plumbing and HVAC contractor serving Midland, Texas, and the surrounding Permian Basin #residentialplumbing #mergersandacquisitions bit.ly/4gDLFr7

In this first episode of an all new season of #CrackingTheCode hosts Brad Barron, CEO of Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing, and Jason Walker, Owner of Royalty Heating & Cooling, introduce the reimagined show @EGIA bit.ly/4pxUIfx

For Architecture, Engineering and Construction companies, premium valuations come from founder-led management depth #bestpractices @CFMA @DHRGlobal bit.ly/4pgdUhW

PHCC Vice President Tony Bertolino represented the plumbing and HVAC industry during a Great American State Fair event June 30 on the National Mall in Washington, DC @phccnatl bit.ly/3SLeS9K

Melvin Newman of PataBid: this article focuses on the practical tips that help a mechanical estimator get the cost of a project right and win more mechanical and plumbing construction jobs #estimation #patabid bit.ly/4w0L3k0

The City of Madison has launched a sanitary sewer modeling study aimed at evaluating wastewater system capacity, supporting future development and helping guide long-term infrastructure investments #wastewater @CarolloTweets bit.ly/4aWbqzj

A. O. Smith is celebrating the 30th anniversary of its Cyclone® commercial water heater platform with a series of enhancements designed to improve installation, serviceability and performance @AOSmithHotWater bit.ly/4voX8P4