Three Things All Plumbing (and HVAC) Sellers Have in Common
I’ve spoken at dozens of conferences to thousands of business owners, and they all have the same three things in common when it comes to selling their company. 1. Most of their wealth is tied up in their business—it’s their
Employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health to be Reinstated
On May 13 federal officials announced that more than 100 employees at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) will be permanently reinstated—a crucial development after months of uncertainty that threatened the agency’s workforce and core safety programs. NIOSH
A. O. Smith Receives 2025 Silver Edison Award for Sustainable Consumer Product Innovation
The 2025 finalists were selected from thousands of submissions, rigorously evaluated on Concept, Value, and Impact by the Edison Awards Steering Committee and an independent panel of experts, including senior scientists, engineers, designers, and business leaders. Their expertise ensures
Stellar Industries Celebrates 35 Years
GARNER, IA — Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of high-quality mechanic and service trucks, service cranes, service truck and van accessories, tire trucks and manipulators, hooklifts, fuel and lube trucks and trailers, celebrates its 35th anniversary
Why Your Stack Temp Spiked After a Tube Job (And How to Fix It)
Just replaced your boiler tubes but seeing unusually high stack temperatures? It could be more than just clean metal. In this installment of Weekly Boiler Tips we break down why diverters, baffles, and turbulators matter—and what happens if they’re
Milwaukee Tool Reaches 100K+ Workers During 2025 Construction Safety Week
BROOKFIELD, WI — Each year, more than 150,000 construction workers are injured on the job in the US—a sobering reminder that even as the industry navigates challenges like rising material costs and shifting trade policies, the protection of frontline
Recurring Revenue, One Flush at a Time: The Business Case for Tankless Maintenance
In non-potable applications like snow melt systems, contractors can use products like Cryo-Tek antifreeze or boiler treatment liquids. But these are not safe for potable systems.In hard-water regions, scaling can reduce water pressure, clog narrow tubes, and lead to
Thompson Pump Earns Back-to-Back Gator100 Honors
PORT ORANGE, FL — Thompson Pump has been recognized for the second year in a row as one of the fastest-growing Gator-led businesses in the world, earning a spot on the University of Florida’s prestigious 2025 Gator100 list. After
Construction Materials Prices Tame in April Despite Rising Iron and Steel Costs
WASHINGTON, DC — Construction input prices decreased 0.1% in April compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data released May 15. Nonresidential construction input prices
KNAACK to Sponsor World’s Strongest Man Competition for Fifth Consecutive Year
NEW YORK, NY — The SBD World’s Strongest Man has unveiled its lineup of sponsors for the 2025 competition, which will feature 25 of the world’s top strongmen facing off in an epic series of events. The competition returns