Belinda Wise | Contractor
[ad_1] Belinda Wise is a Board Member for Neoperl US, a manufacturer and distributor of plumbing components including faucet aerators, check valves and flow regulators. [ad_2] Source link
The Unvarnished Truth: Water-Efficient Products are Popular
[ad_1] [Editor's note: this article appeared originally on Ripple Effect, the newsletter of Plumbing Manufacturers International. Reprinted with permission.] You’ve most likely heard the statistics and reviews: 76% of Americans support the government setting appliance efficiency standards (Consumer Federation of America).
Monthly Plumbing Quiz: Pipes, Valves and Fittings
[ad_1] Is there anything more foundational to the plumbing trade than sending water through pipes just the way you want it to go? How much do you know about pipes, valves and fittings? Take our quiz and find out—you could
Risky Business: Managing Risk in a Time of Global Uncertainty
[ad_1] We live in uncertain times. Just this week, as this issue of CONTRACTOR gets ready to go to press, missiles are (again) flying over the Middle East—some of them American. Aside from the risk to human life (which includes
Pro-Tec Plumbing & Air Partners with Naples Humane Society to Help Local Dogs Find Their Forever Homes
[ad_1] NAPLES, FL — Pro-Tec Plumbing & Air, a family-owned home services company serving Southwest Florida since 2008, has teamed up with the Naples Humane Society to launch a heartfelt new initiative: connecting adoptable shelter dogs with loving families in
Construction Hiring Remains Sluggish in May
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, DC — The construction industry had 245,000 job openings on the last day of May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey.
NIBCO Donates Training Boards to Support the Next Generation of Skilled Trades Professionals
[ad_1] “The donation of the boiler and water heater system training board is a game-changer for our training academy,” said Justin Fidler. “It provides our students with invaluable hands-on experience, allowing them to build real-world skills in a safe, controlled
In-Wall Carriers Bring Contemporary Amenities to Classic Home Renovations
[ad_1] A meticulous craftsman, Bier specializes in both renovations and new construction. When opportunities arise to build anew, he constructs highly sought-after single-family homes that honor the traditions of the neighborhood while delivering modern comforts. These homes blend classic curb
Nonresidential Construction Spending Down 0.2% in May
[ad_1] WASHINGTON, DC — National nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.2% in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the US Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.237 trillion. Spending