8 Safeguards to Protect Hydronic Heating Systems
Longtime professionals in the hydronic heating industry know that safeguards ensure optimal system performance and prevent catastrophic failures that can cause significant water damage. Proactive maintenance and effective daily management can ensure the system delivers heat where and when
Finding Good People: The Technician Edition
In the contracting industry you often hear “I can’t find good people!” It’s time to change the narrative. With a projected 21% increase in technician demand this year alone, now is the perfect time to arm yourself with effective recruiting strategies
Construction Employment Growth Strong in February
WASHINGTON, DC — The construction industry added 19,000 jobs on net in February, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased
Roland Ligtenberg | Contractor
Roland Ligtenberg.Roland Ligtenberg is a co-founder of Housecall Pro, a field service management platform serving over 45,000 home service companies. Housecall Pro’s comprehensive suite of features, solutions, reports and state-of-the-art AI capabilities empower home service professionals to save time,
Customer Retention in Home Services: The Key to Sustainable Growth
Owners of plumbing and mechanical service companies often pour significant effort into winning new business. Yet customer retention—getting those same customers to choose you again and again—is arguably even more critical. Retaining customers is far more cost-effective than constantly
Michael Carey | Contractor
Michael Carey is VP of Strategy at BuildOps, where he combines hands-on expertise with strategic vision to help contractors thrive. He previously held leadership roles at ServiceTitan and Bluebeam Software, delivering innovative solutions that drove millions in growth. Today,